Prepare against Thirumalai Purushothaman
FM · India · World #30,961 classical · FIDE ID 5012791
When preparing against Thirumalai Purushothaman, expect 1.d4 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (54%).
Our database contains 140 games by Thirumalai Purushothaman, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thirumalai Purushothaman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thirumalai Purushothaman 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 | 1,980 | 2,303 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,905 | 2,140 | Jul 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,978 | 2,044 | Dec 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 140 | 41 | 31 | 68 | 29.3% |
| As White | 66 | 24 | 17 | 25 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 74 | 17 | 14 | 43 | 23.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thirumalai Purushothaman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thirumalai Purushothaman's side.
First moves as White (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 49 | 74.2% | 55.1% |
| e4 | 13 | 19.7% | 23.1% |
| g3 | 2 | 3.0% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 74% of White games, 55.1% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Purushothaman usually continues c4 (63.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Purushothaman usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Purushothaman usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 20% of White games, 23.1% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Purushothaman usually continues c3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Purushothaman usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (15% of these games) — Purushothaman usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 28 | 87.5% | 39.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 53.8% | 28.6% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 46.2% | 29.2% |
Thirumalai Purushothaman's chess games
All 140 games by Thirumalai Purushothaman in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 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: 41 wins, 31 draws, 68 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D30 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E13 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 2/2/9 | 15.4% |
| D16 | Slav Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D75 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2007 | Vladimir Burmakin | 2,581 | 27th Benasque Open | D12 |
| May 2008 | Elizbar Ubilava | 2,558 | 1st Mumbai Mayors Cup | E13 |
| Jun 2012 | Mark Paragua | 2,521 | 5th Mumbai Mayors Cup | B06 |
| Oct 2008 | Das Neelotpal | 2,462 | ch-Commonwealth | D11 |
| Jun 2012 | Vishnu Prasanna. V | 2,431 | 5th Mumbai Mayors Cup | A47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 30 | 6 | 1,905 |
| ch-Commonwealth | 2012 | 19 | 11 | 2,381 |
| ch-Asia U20 | 2008 | 12 | 6 | 2,141 |
| 1st Mumbai Mayors Cup | 2008 | 11 | 7 | 2,272 |
| 5th Mumbai Mayors Cup | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 2,488 |
| Internet Section 18-B | 2003 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,488 |
| Internet Section 14-B | 2003 | 8 | 5 | 2,441 |
| 12th Balaguer Open | 2007 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,301 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thirumalai Purushothaman's chess games?
140 games by Thirumalai Purushothaman, from Apr 2003 to Jul 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 Thirumalai Purushothaman has played.
What does Thirumalai Purushothaman play on the first move as White?
Across 66 games with White in our database, Thirumalai Purushothaman opens with 1.d4 (74% of games), 1.e4 (20% of games), 1.g3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thirumalai Purushothaman answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (54% of games), 1...Nf6 (46% of games).
What openings does Thirumalai Purushothaman play as White?
As White, Thirumalai Purushothaman's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 66 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thirumalai Purushothaman play as Black?
As Black, Thirumalai Purushothaman most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 74 games.
What is Thirumalai Purushothaman's FIDE rating?
Thirumalai Purushothaman is currently rated 1,980 in classical chess, 1,905 in rapid and 1,978 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,303 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Thirumalai Purushothaman played?
Our database contains 140 games by Thirumalai Purushothaman, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 31 draws, 68 losses (29.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thirumalai Purushothaman?
140 games by Thirumalai Purushothaman 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.