Prepare against Swaminathan Soumya
IM · India · World #5,208 classical · FIDE ID 5016193
When preparing against Swaminathan Soumya, expect 1.e4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (76%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Rossolimo as Black, 21.1% over 38 games.
Our database contains 1,516 games by Swaminathan Soumya, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Swaminathan Soumya's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Swaminathan Soumya 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 | 2,268 | 2,428 | Dec 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,111 | 2,321 | Aug 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,026 | 2,271 | Jul 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,516 | 606 | 331 | 579 | 40.0% |
| As White | 758 | 333 | 164 | 261 | 43.9% |
| As Black | 758 | 273 | 167 | 318 | 36.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Swaminathan Soumya's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Swaminathan Soumya's side.
First moves as White (758 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 612 | 80.7% | 56.7% |
| d4 | 90 | 11.9% | 55.6% |
| Nf3 | 37 | 4.9% | 29.7% |
| b3 | 17 | 2.2% | 32.4% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.3% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 56.7% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Soumya usually continues Nf3 (56.8% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Soumya usually continues Nf3 (55.5% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Soumya usually continues d4 (60.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 55.6% score
- …Nf6 (76% of these games) — Soumya usually continues c4 (46.9% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Soumya usually continues c4 (82.4% score)
- …c5 (2% of these games) — Soumya usually continues d5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (374 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 319 | 85.3% | 47.6% |
| g6 | 25 | 6.7% | 38.0% |
| c6 | 16 | 4.3% | 40.6% |
| e5 | 10 | 2.7% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (245 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 187 | 76.3% | 52.7% |
| d5 | 53 | 21.6% | 43.4% |
| g6 | 4 | 1.6% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Swaminathan Soumya's chess games
All 1,516 games by Swaminathan Soumya in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 606 wins, 331 draws, 579 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 91 | 36/23/32 | 39.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 78 | 41/16/21 | 52.6% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 59 | 23/19/17 | 39.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 41 | 24/5/12 | 58.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 35 | 15/11/9 | 42.9% |
| E05 | Catalan | 29 | 15/4/10 | 51.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 22 | 10/6/6 | 45.5% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 19 | 11/5/3 | 57.9% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 19 | 8/2/9 | 42.1% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 18 | 10/4/4 | 55.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B67 | Sicilian | 158 | 67/33/58 | 42.4% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 47 | 11/15/21 | 23.4% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 46 | 16/10/20 | 34.8% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 41 | 17/8/16 | 41.5% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 38 | 8/7/23 | 21.1% |
| A16 | English Opening | 32 | 8/7/17 | 25.0% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 31 | 15/7/9 | 48.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 28 | 8/4/16 | 28.6% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 27 | 12/6/9 | 44.4% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 24 | 6/9/9 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2014 | Viorel Iordachescu | 2,611 | 3rd Al Ain Open | B06 |
| Oct 2019 | Zahar Efimenko | 2,604 | FIDE Chess.com Grand Swiss | E12 |
| Dec 2021 | Alexandr Fier | 2,572 | 8th Sitges Sunway Open | A05 |
| May 2009 | Alexander Zubarev | 2,566 | 2nd Mumbai Mayors Cup | B12 |
| Aug 2015 | Alexandr Predke | 2,548 | 23rd Abu Dhabi Open | A16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 157 | 53 | 2,106 |
| ch-Commonwealth | 2024 | 42 | 24.5 | 2,324 |
| Wch U20 Girls | 2009 | 26 | 17.5 | 2,382 |
| ch-Asia U20 Girls | 2009 | 24 | 15.5 | 2,241 |
| Speed Chess w Q2 | 2021 | 23 | 7 | 1,902 |
| ch-IND w | 2009 | 22 | 13.5 | 2,343 |
| Speed Chess w Q3 | 2021 | 21 | 10 | 2,173 |
| 32nd ch-IND w | 2006 | 18 | 5.5 | 2,061 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Manisha Mohanty Kiran (17 games) · Kulkarni Bhakti (16 games) · Nisha Mohota (16 games) · Rout Padmini (15 games) · Mary Ann Gomes (13 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Swaminathan Soumya's chess games?
1,516 games by Swaminathan Soumya, from Apr 2003 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 Swaminathan Soumya has played.
What does Swaminathan Soumya play on the first move as White?
Across 758 games with White in our database, Swaminathan Soumya opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Swaminathan Soumya answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (76% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Swaminathan Soumya play as White?
As White, Swaminathan Soumya's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (91 games, 39.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (78 games, 52.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (59 games, 39.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 758 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Swaminathan Soumya play as Black?
As Black, Swaminathan Soumya most often plays: Sicilian (158 games, 42.4% win rate); Slav Defense (47 games, 23.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (46 games, 34.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 758 games.
What is Swaminathan Soumya's FIDE rating?
Swaminathan Soumya is currently rated 2,268 in classical chess, 2,111 in rapid and 2,026 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,428 (Dec 2018).
How many games has Swaminathan Soumya played?
Our database contains 1,516 games by Swaminathan Soumya, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 606 wins, 331 draws, 579 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Swaminathan Soumya?
1,516 games by Swaminathan Soumya 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.