Prepare against T.S. Venkataramanan
FM · India · World #6,228 classical · FIDE ID 5001579
When preparing against T.S. Venkataramanan, expect 1.e4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (59%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 37.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 189 games by T.S. Venkataramanan, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find T.S. Venkataramanan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout T.S. Venkataramanan 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 | 2,242 | 2,307 | Jul 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,141 | 2,291 | Oct 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,114 | 2,232 | Sep 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 189 | 89 | 32 | 68 | 47.1% |
| As White | 95 | 48 | 14 | 33 | 50.5% |
| As Black | 94 | 41 | 18 | 35 | 43.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of T.S. Venkataramanan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from T.S. Venkataramanan's side.
First moves as White (95 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 82 | 86.3% | 59.1% |
| d4 | 7 | 7.4% | 42.9% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 6.3% | 58.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 59.1% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Venkataramanan usually continues c3 (68.8% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Venkataramanan usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Venkataramanan usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 42.9% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Venkataramanan usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Venkataramanan usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Venkataramanan usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 31 | 96.9% | 54.8% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 20 | 58.8% | 57.5% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 35.3% | 58.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
T.S. Venkataramanan's chess games
All 189 games by T.S. Venkataramanan 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: 89 wins, 32 draws, 68 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 24 | 15/3/6 | 62.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B14 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 16 | 6/4/6 | 37.5% |
| E05 | Catalan | 13 | 8/1/4 | 61.5% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2010 | Samy Shoker | 2,485 | Uxbridge Alekhine | B06 |
| Aug 2010 | Keith C Arkell | 2,465 | Uxbridge e2e4 Autumn Masters-B | C50 |
| Aug 2008 | Graeme N Buckley | 2,401 | ch-GBR 95th | C09 |
| Aug 2008 | Simon J B Knott | 2,365 | ch-GBR 95th | D54 |
| Feb 2010 | Peter Poobalasingam | 2,341 | Uxbridge Alekhine | D85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Rapidplay | 2024 | 11 | 7 | 2,000 |
| ch-GBR 95th | 2008 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,310 |
| 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Open | 2026 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,076 |
| chT1-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 2,245 |
| Brighton e2e4 Masters-B | 2011 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,155 |
| Uxbridge Alekhine | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 2,330 |
| Uxbridge A2Bmedialtd.com A | 2009 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,473 |
| Uxbridge e2e4 Autumn Masters-B | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,281 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find T.S. Venkataramanan's chess games?
189 games by T.S. Venkataramanan, 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 T.S. Venkataramanan has played.
What does T.S. Venkataramanan play on the first move as White?
Across 95 games with White in our database, T.S. Venkataramanan opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, T.S. Venkataramanan answers 1...e5 (97% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (59% of games), 1...Nf6 (35% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does T.S. Venkataramanan play as White?
As White, T.S. Venkataramanan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (24 games, 62.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Modern Defense (7 games, 71.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 95 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does T.S. Venkataramanan play as Black?
As Black, T.S. Venkataramanan most often plays: Indian Defense (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Catalan (13 games, 61.5% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 94 games.
What is T.S. Venkataramanan's FIDE rating?
T.S. Venkataramanan is currently rated 2,242 in classical chess, 2,141 in rapid and 2,114 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,307 (Jul 2010).
How many games has T.S. Venkataramanan played?
Our database contains 189 games by T.S. Venkataramanan, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 89 wins, 32 draws, 68 losses (47.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against T.S. Venkataramanan?
189 games by T.S. Venkataramanan 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.