Manigandan, S S

S S Manigandan, a 31-year-old Indian player, is rated 2160 and sitting in the top 2% of Indian players, and in the top 5% worldwide. He has fluctuated between 2085 and 2160 over the past 2 years. 19 rated games in the past year (≈75/year long-term). Recent appearances: Athens of the East 5th International Grandmaster Open Chess tournament (Category - A Above 2000) and 31st Tamil Nadu IM Norm Closed Circuit Chess Tournament - Chennai. Also played 21 rapid (including Festival Caissa - Sceptre Rapid FIDE Rating Chess Tournament) and 4 blitz events (including Festival Caissa - Navaratna Blitz FIDE Rating Chess Tournanament) recently. His peak of 2216 was reached at age 23 (Jun 2018).

Previously known as Manigandan.S.S (until Jan 2009). At junior level, he reached World #71 in U10 and #18, #12, #20, #19 and #47 nationally in U20, U18, U16, U14 and U12.