Prepare against Sigappi Kannappan
WFM · Hong Kong SAR China · World #35,899 classical · FIDE ID 6000711
When preparing against Sigappi Kannappan, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (84% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (73%).
Our database contains 77 games by Sigappi Kannappan, covering Oct 2007 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Sigappi Kannappan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sigappi Kannappan before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,955 | 1,963 | Oct 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,879 | 1,938 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 32 | 16 | 29 | 41.6% |
| As White | 40 | 19 | 8 | 13 | 47.5% |
| As Black | 37 | 13 | 8 | 16 | 35.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sigappi Kannappan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sigappi Kannappan's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 40 | 100.0% | 57.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 57.5% score
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Kannappan usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Kannappan usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Kannappan usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 84.2% | 46.9% |
| b6 | 3 | 15.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 72.7% | 56.3% |
| b6 | 3 | 27.3% | 0.0% |
Sigappi Kannappan's chess games
All 77 games by Sigappi Kannappan in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - Sep 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 32 wins, 16 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E93 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A40 | English Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2013 | Luen-Wah Luk | 2,172 | ch-Hong Kong Open | E68 |
| Jul 2026 | Elizaveta Dorokhina | 2,149 | Asian Rapid Women 2026 | C69 |
| Sep 2013 | Hendry Jamals | 2,145 | ch-Hong Kong Open | B81 |
| Sep 2013 | Jose Antonio C. Silveirinha | 2,104 | ch-Hong Kong Open | E61 |
| Aug 2022 | Tania Regla Hernandez Alvarez | 2,058 | Olympiad Women-44 | A16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Hong Kong Open | 2013 | 18 | 9 | 2,092 |
| Asian Rapid Women 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 3 | 1,948 |
| ch-Hong Kong prel | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 1,640 |
| Olympiad Women-44 | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 1,836 |
| ch-Hong Kong qual | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,680 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 1-25 | 2026 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,905 |
| Olympiad Women-42 | 2016 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,005 |
| HKSAR Olympiad Selection 2026 | Women | 2026 | 6 | 5.5 | 1,921 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sigappi Kannappan's chess games?
77 games by Sigappi Kannappan, from Oct 2007 to Sep 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Sigappi Kannappan has played.
What does Sigappi Kannappan play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Sigappi Kannappan opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sigappi Kannappan answers 1...c5 (84% of games), 1...b6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...b6 (27% of games).
What openings does Sigappi Kannappan play as White?
As White, Sigappi Kannappan's most-played openings in our database are: Ruy Lopez: Exchange (7 games, 71.4% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sigappi Kannappan play as Black?
As Black, Sigappi Kannappan most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Sigappi Kannappan's FIDE rating?
Sigappi Kannappan is currently rated 1,955 in classical chess, 1,879 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,963 (Oct 2012).
How many games has Sigappi Kannappan played?
Our database contains 77 games by Sigappi Kannappan, covering Oct 2007 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 16 draws, 29 losses (41.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sigappi Kannappan?
77 games by Sigappi Kannappan reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.