Prepare against Sreekarthika Velmurugan
WFM · Singapore · World #16,777 classical · FIDE ID 25996045
When preparing against Sreekarthika Velmurugan, expect 1.e4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 29.4% over 17 games.
Our database contains 111 games by Sreekarthika Velmurugan, covering Oct 2019 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Sreekarthika Velmurugan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sreekarthika Velmurugan 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 | 2,088 | 2,244 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,074 | 2,074 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,904 | 2,002 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 111 | 42 | 27 | 42 | 37.8% |
| As White | 53 | 20 | 14 | 19 | 37.7% |
| As Black | 58 | 22 | 13 | 23 | 37.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sreekarthika Velmurugan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sreekarthika Velmurugan's side.
First moves as White (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 42 | 79.2% | 48.8% |
| d4 | 6 | 11.3% | 83.3% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 9.4% | 30.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 48.8% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Velmurugan usually continues Bc4 (31.3% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Velmurugan usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (19% of these games) — Velmurugan usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 83.3% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Velmurugan usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Velmurugan usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 22 | 100.0% | 54.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 20 | 100.0% | 47.5% |
Sreekarthika Velmurugan's chess games
All 111 games by Sreekarthika Velmurugan in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2019 - 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: 42 wins, 27 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 17 | 5/5/7 | 29.4% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A09 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Edgar Andreasyan | 2,371 | Serbia Open 2026 | D79 |
| Jun 2026 | Medina,W | 2,355 | Asian Individual Women | C04 |
| Jun 2026 | Arif Rahman Saragih | 2,309 | Summer Sarajevo GM Mix | A22 |
| Jun 2026 | Luong Phuong Hanh | 2,282 | Asian Individual Women | C07 |
| Sep 2026 | Marija Kuznecova | 2,257 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 1-25 | C44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 1-25 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,122 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 11 | 5 | 2,085 |
| Serbia Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,126 |
| Asian Individual Women | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,281 |
| Queens' Online Chess Festival | Semi-Final | 2026 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,188 |
| Summer Sarajevo GM Mix | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,200 |
| Queens' Asian Online Blitz Qualification 2026 | Games 1-100 | 2026 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,099 |
| Queens' Online Chess Festival 2026 | Finals | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,107 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sreekarthika Velmurugan's chess games?
111 games by Sreekarthika Velmurugan, from Oct 2019 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 Sreekarthika Velmurugan has played.
What does Sreekarthika Velmurugan play on the first move as White?
Across 53 games with White in our database, Sreekarthika Velmurugan opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sreekarthika Velmurugan answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Sreekarthika Velmurugan play as White?
As White, Sreekarthika Velmurugan's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 53 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sreekarthika Velmurugan play as Black?
As Black, Sreekarthika Velmurugan most often plays: Slav Defense (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Italian Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 58 games.
What is Sreekarthika Velmurugan's FIDE rating?
Sreekarthika Velmurugan is currently rated 2,088 in classical chess, 2,074 in rapid and 1,904 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,244 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Sreekarthika Velmurugan played?
Our database contains 111 games by Sreekarthika Velmurugan, covering Oct 2019 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 42 wins, 27 draws, 42 losses (37.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sreekarthika Velmurugan?
111 games by Sreekarthika Velmurugan 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.