Murugan, Krishnamoorthy

Krishnamoorthy Murugan, a 62-year-old Indian International Master, is rated 2101 and sitting in the top 3% of Indian players, and in the top 7% worldwide. He has fluctuated between 2090 and 2192 over the past 2 years. 48 rated games in the past year (≈7/year long-term). Recent standard appearances include CFPD - 1st International Open FIDE Rating Chess Tournament 2026, 16 th Chennai Open International Grandmaster Chess Tournament 2025 for Sakthi Group Dr.N.Mahalingam Trophy, and Athens of the East 5th International Grandmaster Open Chess tournament (Category - A Above 2000). Also played 2 rapid events (including Star Chess Foundations 6th International Open Rapid FIDE Rating Chess Tournament Tiruchirapalli - 2026) recently. He had 3 career breaks: 29 months (2001–2004), 29 months (2004–2006) and 204 months (2006–2023). His peak of 2391 was reached at age 37 (Jul 2001, Indian #18 at the time).

Awarded IM in 2001 (age 37).