Prepare against Tejas Datar
FM · Australia · World #12,423 classical · FIDE ID 3231330
When preparing against Tejas Datar, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 35 games by Tejas Datar, covering Sep 2016 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Tejas Datar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tejas Datar 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 | 2,137 | 2,145 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,923 | 1,947 | May 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,942 | 2,020 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 10 | 7 | 18 | 28.6% |
| As White | 20 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 15 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 26.7% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2016-2026): 710 rated games against 373 different opponents, across 124 events in 2 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 573 | 314 | 83 | 176 | 54.8% | 1,835 | 1,927 | 14 |
| Rapid | 23 | 14 | 2 | 7 | 60.9% | 1,697 | 1,792 | 5 |
| Blitz | 105 | 63 | 11 | 31 | 60.0% | 1,818 | 1,920 | 7 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 248 | 64 | 45 | 139 | 25.8% |
| Against lower-rated | 389 | 281 | 44 | 64 | 72.2% |
Wins over titled players: 8 vs IM · 33 vs FM · 51 vs CM · 5 vs WIM · 7 vs WFM · 3 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
17 tournament wins from 122 events, 3 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 39 | 25 | 6 | 8 | 1,935 | 2,102 |
| 2025 | 112 | 59 | 18 | 35 | 1,912 | 1,992 |
| 2024 | 112 | 65 | 12 | 35 | 1,928 | 2,030 |
| 2023 | 79 | 46 | 3 | 30 | 1,874 | 1,942 |
| 2022 | 99 | 52 | 16 | 31 | 1,805 | 1,883 |
| 2021 | 40 | 23 | 7 | 10 | 1,886 | 2,016 |
| 2020 | 12 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 1,712 | 1,779 |
| 2019 | 61 | 35 | 6 | 20 | 1,732 | 1,831 |
| 2018 | 75 | 42 | 18 | 15 | 1,669 | 1,796 |
| 2017 | 60 | 30 | 6 | 24 | 1,643 | 1,643 |
| 2016 | 21 | 10 | 4 | 7 | – | – |
Where Tejas Datar has played
Australia (123) · Singapore (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tejas Datar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tejas Datar's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 40.0% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Datar usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Datar usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- …e5 (5% of these games) — Datar usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
Tejas Datar's chess games
All 35 games by Tejas Datar in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2016 - Oct 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: 10 wins, 7 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Kai Jie Soo | 2,286 | 2026 Victorian Championship Premier | C00 |
| Oct 2026 | Domagoj Dragicevic | 2,189 | 2026 Victorian Championship Premier | B93 |
| Oct 2026 | Justin Xia | 2,144 | 2026 Victorian Championship Premier | C17 |
| Sep 2026 | Arthur Gao | 2,121 | 2026 Victorian Championship Premier | B90 |
| Feb 2026 | Khushal Lingineni | 1,979 | 2026 Box Hill Summer Cup | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Coast Open | 2023 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,753 |
| 2026 Victorian Championship Premier | 2026 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,334 |
| 2026 Box Hill Summer Cup | 2026 | 4 | 3.5 | 2,265 |
| Sydney International Open | 2025 | 3 | 1 | 2,223 |
| Victoria Open | 2018 | 3 | 1 | 1,840 |
| 60th Begonia Open 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 2,001 |
| 55th Begonia Open | 2021 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,170 |
| 58th Begonia Open | 2024 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,202 |
Interactive opening tree from all 35 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tejas Datar's chess games?
35 games by Tejas Datar, from Sep 2016 to Oct 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 Tejas Datar has played.
What does Tejas Datar play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Tejas Datar opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tejas Datar answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Tejas Datar play as White?
As White, Tejas Datar's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tejas Datar play as Black?
As Black, Tejas Datar most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Tejas Datar's FIDE rating?
Tejas Datar is currently rated 2,137 in classical chess, 1,923 in rapid and 1,942 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,145 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Tejas Datar played?
Our database contains 35 games by Tejas Datar, covering Sep 2016 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 7 draws, 18 losses (28.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tejas Datar?
35 games by Tejas Datar 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.