Prepare against Yohan Thamarai
Sweden · World #30,979 classical · FIDE ID 1773011
When preparing against Yohan Thamarai, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c5 (60%).
Our database contains 30 games by Yohan Thamarai, covering Sep 2022 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Yohan Thamarai's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yohan Thamarai 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 | 1,981 | 1,981 | Nov 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,879 | 1,940 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,626 | 1,626 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 17 | 4 | 9 | 56.7% |
| As White | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 63.6% |
| As Black | 19 | 10 | 2 | 7 | 52.6% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2022-2026): 612 rated games against 422 different opponents, across 154 events in 3 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 | 284 | 96 | 77 | 111 | 33.8% | 1,676 | 1,629 | 14 |
| Rapid | 291 | 156 | 32 | 103 | 53.6% | 1,668 | 1,706 | 14 |
| Blitz | 23 | 9 | 0 | 14 | 39.1% | 1,634 | 1,484 | 2 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 265 | 56 | 64 | 145 | 21.1% |
| Against lower-rated | 194 | 127 | 32 | 35 | 65.5% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs FM.
Tournament wins
10 tournament wins from 134 events, 4 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 98 | 57 | 20 | 21 | 1,733 | 1,884 |
| 2025 | 167 | 79 | 34 | 54 | 1,750 | 1,780 |
| 2024 | 148 | 57 | 25 | 66 | 1,706 | 1,641 |
| 2023 | 155 | 60 | 30 | 65 | 1,493 | 1,403 |
| 2022 | 44 | 15 | 1 | 28 | 1,409 | 1,166 |
Where Yohan Thamarai has played
Sweden (152) · India (1) · Iceland (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yohan Thamarai's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yohan Thamarai's side.
First moves as White (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 11 | 100.0% | 72.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 72.7% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Thamarai usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (27% of these games) — Thamarai usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Thamarai usually continues Bc4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 11 | 91.7% | 54.5% |
| e5 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 3 | 60.0% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
Yohan Thamarai's chess games
All 30 games by Yohan Thamarai in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2022 - Nov 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: 17 wins, 4 draws, 9 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Bishop's Opening: Boden-Kieseritzky Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Bishop's Opening: Boden-Kieseritzky Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A33 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Mieses Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Melvin Ral Lustig | 2,249 | Kadettallsvenskans final 2026 | A61 |
| Aug 2026 | Igor A. Markov | 1,909 | Stockholms Junior-DM 2026 | A60 |
| Jul 2026 | Emil 2013 Dahlin | 1,894 | Schack-SM 2026 | Minior-SM | B10 |
| Oct 2026 | Anton Erasmie | 1,804 | Skol-SM 2026 | B15 |
| Aug 2026 | Bruce Sun Aslund | 1,781 | Stockholms Junior-DM 2026 | B78 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schack-SM 2026 | Minior-SM | 2026 | 9 | 7.5 | 1,992 |
| Skol-SM 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 5 | 1,804 |
| Stockholms Junior-DM 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 5 | 2,042 |
| Kadettallsvenskans final 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,886 |
| Stockholms GP 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 2,105 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yohan Thamarai's chess games?
30 games by Yohan Thamarai, from Sep 2022 to Nov 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 Yohan Thamarai has played.
What does Yohan Thamarai play on the first move as White?
Across 11 games with White in our database, Yohan Thamarai opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yohan Thamarai answers 1...c6 (92% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Yohan Thamarai play as White?
As White, Yohan Thamarai's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 11 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yohan Thamarai play as Black?
As Black, Yohan Thamarai most often plays: Caro-Kann: Main Line (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Yohan Thamarai's FIDE rating?
Yohan Thamarai is currently rated 1,981 in classical chess, 1,879 in rapid and 1,626 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,981 (Nov 2026).
How many games has Yohan Thamarai played?
Our database contains 30 games by Yohan Thamarai, covering Sep 2022 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 4 draws, 9 losses (56.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yohan Thamarai?
30 games by Yohan Thamarai 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.