Prepare against Tharvin Shiva Shanmugam
MYS · World #26,377 classical · FIDE ID 35816147
When preparing against Tharvin Shiva Shanmugam, expect 1.e4 in 80% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 30 games by Tharvin Shiva Shanmugam, covering Jan 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Tharvin Shiva Shanmugam's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tharvin Shiva Shanmugam 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 | 2,009 | 2,009 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,928 | 1,994 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,979 | 1,979 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 6 | 13 | 10 | 20.0% |
| As White | 15 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 13.3% |
| As Black | 15 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 26.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tharvin Shiva Shanmugam's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tharvin Shiva Shanmugam's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 12 | 80.0% | 37.5% |
| d4 | 2 | 13.3% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 37.5% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Shanmugam usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Shanmugam usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …b6 (8% of these games) — Shanmugam usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Shanmugam usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Shanmugam usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 87.5% | 42.9% |
| c6 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 66.7% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
Tharvin Shiva Shanmugam's chess games
All 30 games by Tharvin Shiva Shanmugam in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2022 - 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: 6 wins, 13 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D71 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D12 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C46 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/0 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Yun Rui Lee | 2,044 | 2nd MCF Masters Inv 2026 | D15 |
| Aug 2026 | Xin Hao Looi | 2,033 | 2nd MCF Masters Inv 2026 | C46 |
| Dec 2025 | Abtin Rabbani | 2,011 | 17th Penang Open | B27 |
| Apr 2024 | Wan Mohd Azmie Wan Abd Rahim | 1,844 | ch-MAS | A25 |
| Apr 2026 | Kian Hwa Lim | 1,654 | Malaysian Chess Championship 2026 @ UTeM Melaka | Open | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-MAS | 2024 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,885 |
| 2nd MCF Masters Inv 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,058 |
| 17th Penang Open | 2025 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,068 |
| Malaysian Chess Championship 2026 @ UTeM Melaka | Open | 2026 | 4 | 1 | 1,772 |
| 10th Eastern Asia Youth Chess Championships 2026 | Classical | B16 | 2026 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,901 |
| Commonwealth Chess Championship 2026 | Youth | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 2,033 |
| Malaysian Masters Chess Championship 2026 - Open | 2026 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,075 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tharvin Shiva Shanmugam's chess games?
30 games by Tharvin Shiva Shanmugam, from Jan 2022 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 Tharvin Shiva Shanmugam has played.
What does Tharvin Shiva Shanmugam play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Tharvin Shiva Shanmugam opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tharvin Shiva Shanmugam answers 1...e5 (88% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Tharvin Shiva Shanmugam play as White?
As White, Tharvin Shiva Shanmugam's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tharvin Shiva Shanmugam play as Black?
As Black, Tharvin Shiva Shanmugam most often plays: Italian Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Catalan (1 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Tharvin Shiva Shanmugam's FIDE rating?
Tharvin Shiva Shanmugam is currently rated 2,009 in classical chess, 1,928 in rapid and 1,979 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,009 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Tharvin Shiva Shanmugam played?
Our database contains 30 games by Tharvin Shiva Shanmugam, covering Jan 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 6 wins, 13 draws, 10 losses (20.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tharvin Shiva Shanmugam?
30 games by Tharvin Shiva Shanmugam 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.