Prepare against T Selvabharathy
India · World #38,107 classical · FIDE ID 25002163
Our database contains 39 games by T Selvabharathy, covering Mar 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find T Selvabharathy's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout T Selvabharathy 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 | 1,944 | 1,978 | Jul 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,893 | 1,894 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,870 | 1,871 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 14 | 6 | 19 | 35.9% |
| As White | 16 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 56.3% |
| As Black | 23 | 5 | 6 | 12 | 21.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 100.0% | 56.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Selvabharathy usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Selvabharathy usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Selvabharathy usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 55.6% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 44.4% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 72.7% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 27.3% | 33.3% |
T Selvabharathy's chess games
All 39 games by T Selvabharathy in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2010 - 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: 14 wins, 6 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E11 | Catalan | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D82 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2014 | Saha Neelash | 1,999 | ch-IND U15 | E97 |
| Jun 2026 | Jain Adi | 1,851 | 4th Gujarat International Open Grandmasters Chess Tournament-2026 | Category B | A41 |
| Jun 2026 | Megh Parmar | 1,804 | 4th Gujarat International Open Grandmasters Chess Tournament-2026 | Category B | E97 |
| Jun 2026 | Saksham | 1,774 | 4th Gujarat International Open Grandmasters Chess Tournament-2026 | Category B | D82 |
| Jun 2026 | Aarsh Bagda | 1,731 | 4th Gujarat International Open Grandmasters Chess Tournament-2026 | Category B | E20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai Wealth Open | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 1,819 |
| 4th Gujarat International Open Grandmasters Chess Tournament-2026 | Category B | 2026 | 8 | 6 | 1,990 |
| 3rd Mumbai Wealth Open | 2018 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,860 |
| ch-IND U15 | 2014 | 4 | 2 | 1,964 |
| chT-IND 36th | 2016 | 3 | 0 | 2,048 |
| ch-IND U17 | 2015 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,887 |
| ch-Commonwealth | 2015 | 2 | 0 | 2,132 |
| 11th Bhubaneswar Open | 2018 | 1 | 0 | 2,122 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find T Selvabharathy's chess games?
39 games by T Selvabharathy, from Mar 2010 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 T Selvabharathy has played.
What does T Selvabharathy play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, T Selvabharathy opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, T Selvabharathy answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...d6 (44% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...d6 (27% of games).
What openings does T Selvabharathy play as White?
As White, T Selvabharathy's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (5 games, 20.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does T Selvabharathy play as Black?
As Black, T Selvabharathy most often plays: Pirc Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Rat Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is T Selvabharathy's FIDE rating?
T Selvabharathy is currently rated 1,944 in classical chess, 1,893 in rapid and 1,870 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,978 (Jul 2015).
How many games has T Selvabharathy played?
Our database contains 39 games by T Selvabharathy, covering Mar 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 6 draws, 19 losses (35.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against T Selvabharathy?
39 games by T Selvabharathy 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.