Prepare against Sooraj M R
India · World #8,980 classical · FIDE ID 35014730
Our database contains 194 games by Sooraj M R, covering Jun 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sooraj M R's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sooraj M R 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 | 2,187 | 2,198 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,994 | 1,998 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,029 | 2,029 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 194 | 85 | 23 | 86 | 43.8% |
| As White | 105 | 49 | 14 | 42 | 46.7% |
| As Black | 89 | 36 | 9 | 44 | 40.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sooraj M R's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sooraj M R's side.
First moves as White (105 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 62 | 59.0% | 58.9% |
| Nf3 | 24 | 22.9% | 37.5% |
| d4 | 6 | 5.7% | 50.0% |
| h3 | 3 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 3 | 2.9% | 66.7% |
| g3 | 2 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 59% of White games, 58.9% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — R usually continues Nc3 (65.2% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — R usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — R usually continues d3 (70.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 23% of White games, 37.5% score
- …d5 (42% of these games) — R usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — R usually continues g3 (42.9% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — R usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 47 | 95.9% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 12 | 46.2% | 16.7% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 42.3% | 45.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
Sooraj M R's chess games
All 194 games by Sooraj M R in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2013 - Aug 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: 85 wins, 23 draws, 86 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 23 | 12/6/5 | 52.2% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 14 | 5/2/7 | 35.7% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A00 | Clemenz Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 46 | 20/5/21 | 43.5% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 17 | 2/1/14 | 11.8% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B39 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | Kaiqi Yang | 2,481 | Titled Tue Late | B23 |
| Mar 2025 | Gil Popilski | 2,445 | Titled Tue Late | B04 |
| Mar 2025 | Egor Bykov | 2,441 | Titled Tue Late | C00 |
| Feb 2025 | Matthew J Turner | 2,438 | Wightlink Int Masters | B10 |
| Aug 2026 | Gordon,S | 2,429 | 112th ch-GBR 2026 | B26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 88 | 35 | 2,145 |
| British Rapidplay | 2025 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,259 |
| British Rapidplay 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,103 |
| Wightlink Int Masters | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,168 |
| Sussex University Masters | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,161 |
| 111th ch-GBR Major Open | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 1,978 |
| Pamukkale Int. Open | 2025 | 7 | 3 | 2,183 |
| 4NCL Easter Congress 2025 | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 2,171 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sooraj M R's chess games?
194 games by Sooraj M R, from Jun 2013 to Aug 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 Sooraj M R has played.
What does Sooraj M R play on the first move as White?
Across 105 games with White in our database, Sooraj M R opens with 1.e4 (59% of games), 1.Nf3 (23% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sooraj M R answers 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (46% of games), 1...Nf6 (42% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games).
What openings does Sooraj M R play as White?
As White, Sooraj M R's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (23 games, 52.2% win rate); Réti Opening (14 games, 35.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 105 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sooraj M R play as Black?
As Black, Sooraj M R most often plays: Alekhine Defense (46 games, 43.5% win rate); Dutch Defense (17 games, 11.8% win rate); English Opening: Dutch Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 89 games.
What is Sooraj M R's FIDE rating?
Sooraj M R is currently rated 2,187 in classical chess, 1,994 in rapid and 2,029 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,198 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Sooraj M R played?
Our database contains 194 games by Sooraj M R, covering Jun 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 85 wins, 23 draws, 86 losses (43.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sooraj M R?
194 games by Sooraj M R 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.