Prepare against Sooraj M R
India · World #7,488 classical · FIDE ID 35014730
When preparing against Sooraj M R, expect 1.e4 in 61% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (46%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Dutch Defense as Black, 10.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 227 games by Sooraj M R, covering Jun 2013 to Sep 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 | 2,216 | 2,216 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,017 | 2,017 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,029 | 2,029 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 227 | 101 | 28 | 98 | 44.5% |
| As White | 122 | 56 | 18 | 48 | 45.9% |
| As Black | 105 | 45 | 10 | 50 | 42.9% |
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 (122 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 75 | 61.5% | 58.0% |
| Nf3 | 26 | 21.3% | 38.5% |
| d4 | 7 | 5.7% | 42.9% |
| h3 | 3 | 2.5% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 3 | 2.5% | 66.7% |
| a3 | 2 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 61% of White games, 58.0% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — R usually continues Nc3 (60.7% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — R usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — R usually continues d3 (58.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 21% of White games, 38.5% score
- …d5 (42% of these games) — R usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — R usually continues g3 (42.9% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — R usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 51 | 94.4% | 53.9% |
| c5 | 2 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 45.7% | 53.1% |
| f5 | 15 | 42.9% | 13.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
Sooraj M R's chess games
All 227 games by Sooraj M R in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2013 - 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: 101 wins, 28 draws, 98 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 28 | 13/8/7 | 46.4% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 15 | 6/2/7 | 40.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 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% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 51 | 25/5/21 | 49.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 20 | 2/1/17 | 10.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 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 | Stephen J Gordon | 2,429 | 112th ch-GBR 2026 | B26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 88 | 35 | 2,145 |
| British Rapidplay 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,103 |
| British Rapidplay | 2025 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,259 |
| 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Open | 2026 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,103 |
| VI Mindsports Int Open | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,215 |
| 111th ch-GBR Major Open | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 1,978 |
| Sussex University Masters | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,161 |
| Wightlink Int Masters | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,168 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sooraj M R's chess games?
227 games by Sooraj M R, from Jun 2013 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 Sooraj M R has played.
What does Sooraj M R play on the first move as White?
Across 122 games with White in our database, Sooraj M R opens with 1.e4 (61% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sooraj M R answers 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (46% of games), 1...f5 (43% of games), 1...g6 (3% 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 (28 games, 46.4% win rate); Réti Opening (15 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 122 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 (51 games, 49.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (20 games, 10.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 105 games.
What is Sooraj M R's FIDE rating?
Sooraj M R is currently rated 2,216 in classical chess, 2,017 in rapid and 2,029 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,216 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Sooraj M R played?
Our database contains 227 games by Sooraj M R, covering Jun 2013 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 101 wins, 28 draws, 98 losses (44.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sooraj M R?
227 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.