Prepare against Tharshan Kuhendiran
United Kingdom · World #47,605 classical · FIDE ID 423777
When preparing against Tharshan Kuhendiran, expect 1.f4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (83%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Bird's opening as White, 26.7% over 45 games.
Our database contains 104 games by Tharshan Kuhendiran, covering Jul 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Tharshan Kuhendiran's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tharshan Kuhendiran 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 | 1,902 | 1,902 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,912 | 1,922 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,984 | 1,993 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 104 | 36 | 14 | 54 | 34.6% |
| As White | 50 | 13 | 8 | 29 | 26.0% |
| As Black | 54 | 23 | 6 | 25 | 42.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tharshan Kuhendiran's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tharshan Kuhendiran's side.
First moves as White (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f4 | 49 | 98.0% | 34.7% |
| b3 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.f4 — 98% of White games, 34.7% score
- …d5 (45% of these games) — Kuhendiran usually continues Nf3 (23.1% score)
- …Nf6 (12% of these games) — Kuhendiran usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Kuhendiran usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Kuhendiran usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 30 | 100.0% | 55.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 83.3% | 45.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 16.7% | 25.0% |
Tharshan Kuhendiran's chess games
All 104 games by Tharshan Kuhendiran in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2011 - 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: 36 wins, 14 draws, 54 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 45 | 12/8/25 | 26.7% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C30 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 30 | 16/1/13 | 53.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A07 | Catalan | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Kadas Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | David J Spence | 2,186 | 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Open | B01 |
| Feb 2026 | Frankie Badacsonyi | 2,160 | British Universities Chess Association Championships 2026 | Blitz | A02 |
| Aug 2026 | Robert M Taylor | 2,159 | 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Open | A02 |
| Feb 2026 | Roman Kovalskyi | 2,128 | British Universities Chess Association Championships 2026 | Blitz | A03 |
| Feb 2026 | Jacob D Yoon | 2,051 | British Universities Chess Association Championships 2026 | Championships | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Blitz (Sat) | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,892 |
| 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Open | 2026 | 10 | 4 | 2,066 |
| British Universities Chess Association Championships 2026 | Championships | 2026 | 9 | 3 | 1,874 |
| British Universities Chess Association Championships 2026 | Blitz | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,016 |
| ch-British Universities | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 1,836 |
| London e2e4 Diamond Jubilee Open | 2012 | 8 | 2 | 1,769 |
| 4NCL Easter Congress 2025 | 2026 | 7 | 3 | 1,989 |
| 6th 4NCL Easter Congress and Norm 2026 | Saturday Blitz | 2026 | 7 | 5 | 2,105 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tharshan Kuhendiran's chess games?
104 games by Tharshan Kuhendiran, from Jul 2011 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 Tharshan Kuhendiran has played.
What does Tharshan Kuhendiran play on the first move as White?
Across 50 games with White in our database, Tharshan Kuhendiran opens with 1.f4 (98% of games), 1.b3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tharshan Kuhendiran answers 1...d5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (83% of games), 1...f5 (17% of games).
What openings does Tharshan Kuhendiran play as White?
As White, Tharshan Kuhendiran's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (45 games, 26.7% win rate); Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 50 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tharshan Kuhendiran play as Black?
As Black, Tharshan Kuhendiran most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (30 games, 53.3% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Catalan (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 54 games.
What is Tharshan Kuhendiran's FIDE rating?
Tharshan Kuhendiran is currently rated 1,902 in classical chess, 1,912 in rapid and 1,984 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,902 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Tharshan Kuhendiran played?
Our database contains 104 games by Tharshan Kuhendiran, covering Jul 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 14 draws, 54 losses (34.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tharshan Kuhendiran?
104 games by Tharshan Kuhendiran 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.