Prepare against Vishnu Kirupakaran
United Kingdom · World #60,600 classical · FIDE ID 443492
When preparing against Vishnu Kirupakaran, expect 1.e4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (64%).
Our database contains 145 games by Vishnu Kirupakaran, covering Feb 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Vishnu Kirupakaran's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vishnu Kirupakaran 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 | 1,853 | 1,911 | Aug 2022 |
| Rapid | 1,810 | 1,852 | Jul 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,830 | 1,898 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 145 | 55 | 16 | 74 | 37.9% |
| As White | 71 | 30 | 9 | 32 | 42.3% |
| As Black | 74 | 25 | 7 | 42 | 33.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vishnu Kirupakaran's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vishnu Kirupakaran's side.
First moves as White (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 64 | 90.1% | 47.7% |
| b4 | 3 | 4.2% | 66.7% |
| b3 | 3 | 4.2% | 66.7% |
| a3 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 47.7% score
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Kirupakaran usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Kirupakaran usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Kirupakaran usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- 1.b4 — 4% of White games, 66.7% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Kirupakaran usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Kirupakaran usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Kirupakaran usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 31 | 81.6% | 29.0% |
| b6 | 3 | 7.9% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 7.9% | 83.3% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 64.0% | 37.5% |
| f5 | 5 | 20.0% | 30.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 8.0% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 4.0% | 100.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 4.0% | 100.0% |
Vishnu Kirupakaran's chess games
All 145 games by Vishnu Kirupakaran in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2016 - 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: 55 wins, 16 draws, 74 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 12 | 3/2/7 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 2/0/7 | 22.2% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| E04 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Richard L Britton | 2,112 | ch-BCF Major | B33 |
| Jul 2018 | Alexander Warren | 2,011 | 105th ch-GBR Major | B78 |
| Feb 2024 | Edgar Wilson | 2,008 | chT3W-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | C01 |
| Jan 2019 | Aliriza Atif Gorgun | 2,005 | chT3Sa-BCF 1819 (4NCL) | B90 |
| Sep 2024 | Zain Patel | 2,004 | 3rd London Menchik Memorial Blitz Open | B10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BCF U16 | 2018 | 14 | 6.5 | 1,677 |
| 3rd London Menchik Memorial Blitz Open | 2024 | 12 | 6 | 1,972 |
| London Chess Classic: Blitz A | 2019 | 10 | 5 | 1,785 |
| 105th ch-GBR Major | 2018 | 8 | 3 | 1,764 |
| 106th ch-GBR Major | 2019 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,935 |
| 3rd Cambridge Int Open | 2025 | 8 | 2 | 1,757 |
| ch-BCF Major | 2024 | 8 | 3 | 1,844 |
| London Menchik Memorial Blitz Open | 2024 | 8 | 4 | 1,792 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vishnu Kirupakaran's chess games?
145 games by Vishnu Kirupakaran, from Feb 2016 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 Vishnu Kirupakaran has played.
What does Vishnu Kirupakaran play on the first move as White?
Across 71 games with White in our database, Vishnu Kirupakaran opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.b4 (4% of games), 1.b3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vishnu Kirupakaran answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...b6 (8% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (64% of games), 1...f5 (20% of games), 1...b6 (8% of games).
What openings does Vishnu Kirupakaran play as White?
As White, Vishnu Kirupakaran's most-played openings in our database are: French Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 71 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vishnu Kirupakaran play as Black?
As Black, Vishnu Kirupakaran most often plays: Sicilian (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 74 games.
What is Vishnu Kirupakaran's FIDE rating?
Vishnu Kirupakaran is currently rated 1,853 in classical chess, 1,810 in rapid and 1,830 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,911 (Aug 2022).
How many games has Vishnu Kirupakaran played?
Our database contains 145 games by Vishnu Kirupakaran, covering Feb 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 55 wins, 16 draws, 74 losses (37.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vishnu Kirupakaran?
145 games by Vishnu Kirupakaran 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.