Prepare against Tara Tamilselvan
United Kingdom · World #39,913 classical · FIDE ID 343422080
Our database contains 49 games by Tara Tamilselvan, covering Oct 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Tara Tamilselvan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tara Tamilselvan 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 | 1,936 | 1,939 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,870 | 1,870 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,782 | 1,887 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 25 | 6 | 18 | 51.0% |
| As White | 26 | 13 | 3 | 10 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 23 | 12 | 3 | 8 | 52.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tara Tamilselvan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tara Tamilselvan's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 53.8% | 67.9% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 42.3% | 45.5% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 54% of White games, 67.9% score
- …e5 (43% of these games) — Tamilselvan usually continues Nf3 (91.7% score)
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Tamilselvan usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Tamilselvan usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 42% of White games, 45.5% score
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Tamilselvan usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Tamilselvan usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …d6 (27% of these games) — Tamilselvan usually continues e4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 100.0% | 54.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 75.0% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
Tara Tamilselvan's chess games
All 49 games by Tara Tamilselvan in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2023 - 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: 25 wins, 6 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C48 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C48 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Elis Denele Dicen | 2,123 | UK Open Blitz Women Final | E60 |
| Apr 2026 | Tim R Spanton | 1,908 | 6th 4NCL Easter Congress and Norm 2026 | Congress - U2000 | A15 |
| Apr 2026 | Joshua Pink | 1,885 | 6th 4NCL Easter Congress and Norm 2026 | Congress - U2000 | C42 |
| Mar 2026 | Adam Faulkner | 1,873 | 1st University of Warwick Congress: Open | D04 |
| Mar 2026 | Theodore Caira | 1,856 | 1st University of Warwick Congress: Open | C42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK Open Blitz Women Final | 2025 | 15 | 3 | 1,805 |
| ch-BCF U08 Blitz | 2024 | 9 | 7 | 1,725 |
| ch-BCF U08 rapid | 2024 | 8 | 7.5 | 1,818 |
| 6th 4NCL Easter Congress and Norm 2026 | Congress - U2000 | 2026 | 5 | 4 | 2,111 |
| BCF-ch Penrose U2000 Open | 2024 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,693 |
| 2026 British Primary Team Challenge Final | 2026 | 4 | 3 | 1,906 |
| 1st University of Warwick Congress: Open | 2026 | 4 | 2 | 1,891 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tara Tamilselvan's chess games?
49 games by Tara Tamilselvan, from Oct 2023 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 Tara Tamilselvan has played.
What does Tara Tamilselvan play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Tara Tamilselvan opens with 1.e4 (54% of games), 1.Nf3 (42% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tara Tamilselvan answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Tara Tamilselvan play as White?
As White, Tara Tamilselvan's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Classical Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tara Tamilselvan play as Black?
As Black, Tara Tamilselvan most often plays: Petrov's Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Tara Tamilselvan's FIDE rating?
Tara Tamilselvan is currently rated 1,936 in classical chess, 1,870 in rapid and 1,782 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,939 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Tara Tamilselvan played?
Our database contains 49 games by Tara Tamilselvan, covering Oct 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 6 draws, 18 losses (51.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tara Tamilselvan?
49 games by Tara Tamilselvan 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.