Prepare against Tarun Kanyamarala
IM · Ireland · World #1,729 classical · FIDE ID 45004714
When preparing against Tarun Kanyamarala, expect 1.d4 in 55% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (49%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as Black, 27.8% over 36 games.
Our database contains 1,945 games by Tarun Kanyamarala, covering Aug 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Tarun Kanyamarala's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tarun Kanyamarala 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 | 2,398 | 2,435 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,277 | 2,307 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,316 | 2,339 | Jul 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,945 | 854 | 303 | 788 | 43.9% |
| As White | 972 | 457 | 151 | 364 | 47.0% |
| As Black | 973 | 397 | 152 | 424 | 40.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tarun Kanyamarala's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tarun Kanyamarala's side.
First moves as White (972 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 530 | 54.5% | 55.0% |
| e4 | 317 | 32.6% | 52.5% |
| Nf3 | 69 | 7.1% | 57.2% |
| c4 | 36 | 3.7% | 61.1% |
| f4 | 5 | 0.5% | 80.0% |
| b3 | 5 | 0.5% | 80.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 55% of White games, 55.0% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Kanyamarala usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Kanyamarala usually continues c4 (63.5% score)
- …d6 (3% of these games) — Kanyamarala usually continues e4 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 33% of White games, 52.5% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Kanyamarala usually continues Nf3 (52.9% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Kanyamarala usually continues Nf3 (47.2% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Kanyamarala usually continues d4 (52.2% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (466 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 376 | 80.7% | 46.8% |
| c6 | 37 | 7.9% | 45.9% |
| e5 | 18 | 3.9% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 12 | 2.6% | 58.3% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 1.7% | 43.8% |
| e6 | 6 | 1.3% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (315 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 154 | 48.9% | 53.2% |
| f5 | 82 | 26.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 67 | 21.3% | 51.5% |
| d6 | 3 | 1.0% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 1.0% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Tarun Kanyamarala's chess games
All 1,945 games by Tarun Kanyamarala in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2014 - 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: 854 wins, 303 draws, 788 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 93 | 35/17/41 | 37.6% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 61 | 32/6/23 | 52.5% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 54 | 25/20/9 | 46.3% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 43 | 16/10/17 | 37.2% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 33 | 18/3/12 | 54.5% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 32 | 17/3/12 | 53.1% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 28 | 11/3/14 | 39.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 26 | 13/2/11 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 23 | 9/1/13 | 39.1% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 22 | 11/1/10 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 158 | 60/35/63 | 38.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 99 | 46/5/48 | 46.5% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 80 | 23/22/35 | 28.8% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 52 | 27/4/21 | 51.9% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 46 | 19/11/16 | 41.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 40 | 15/4/21 | 37.5% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 36 | 10/6/20 | 27.8% |
| E04 | Catalan | 28 | 10/9/9 | 35.7% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 27 | 12/1/14 | 44.4% |
| A13 | English Opening | 24 | 8/9/7 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | Jan-Krzysztof Duda | 2,731 | Titled Tue Late | E92 |
| Jan 2020 | Georg Meier | 2,629 | Dublin Gonzaga Masters | E20 |
| Mar 2024 | Tamas Banusz | 2,617 | Titled Tue Late | C45 |
| Apr 2022 | Rafael Leitao | 2,592 | Titled Tue Late | D00 |
| Feb 2022 | Robert Hess | 2,591 | Titled Tue Late | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 1,035 | 498.5 | 2,255 |
| British Rapidplay | 2025 | 21 | 14 | 2,279 |
| ch-IRL | 2020 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,291 |
| Dublin Irish New Year GM | 2023 | 18 | 6.5 | 2,268 |
| Sardinia World Open A | 2025 | 16 | 9 | 2,382 |
| Kragero Open | 2024 | 14 | 7 | 2,394 |
| Speed Chess Super Swiss | 2020 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,269 |
| 61st Wch U20 | 2024 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,335 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Trisha Kanyamarala (18 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tarun Kanyamarala's chess games?
1,945 games by Tarun Kanyamarala, from Aug 2014 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 Tarun Kanyamarala has played.
What does Tarun Kanyamarala play on the first move as White?
Across 972 games with White in our database, Tarun Kanyamarala opens with 1.d4 (55% of games), 1.e4 (33% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tarun Kanyamarala answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (49% of games), 1...f5 (26% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games).
What openings does Tarun Kanyamarala play as White?
As White, Tarun Kanyamarala's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (93 games, 37.6% win rate); Sicilian (61 games, 52.5% win rate); Slav Defense (54 games, 46.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 972 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tarun Kanyamarala play as Black?
As Black, Tarun Kanyamarala most often plays: Sicilian (158 games, 38.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (99 games, 46.5% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (80 games, 28.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 973 games.
What is Tarun Kanyamarala's FIDE rating?
Tarun Kanyamarala is currently rated 2,398 in classical chess, 2,277 in rapid and 2,316 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,435 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Tarun Kanyamarala played?
Our database contains 1,945 games by Tarun Kanyamarala, covering Aug 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 854 wins, 303 draws, 788 losses (43.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tarun Kanyamarala?
1,945 games by Tarun Kanyamarala 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.