Prepare against Abhimanyu Mishra
GM · United States · World #96 classical · FIDE ID 30920019
When preparing against Abhimanyu Mishra, expect 1.e4 in 62% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (65%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as Black, 20.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 995 games by Abhimanyu Mishra, covering Sep 2016 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Abhimanyu Mishra's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Abhimanyu Mishra 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 | 2,630 | 2,652 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,598 | 2,604 | Jul 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,541 | 2,541 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 995 | 345 | 408 | 242 | 34.7% |
| As White | 502 | 194 | 191 | 117 | 38.6% |
| As Black | 493 | 151 | 217 | 125 | 30.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Abhimanyu Mishra's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Abhimanyu Mishra's side.
First moves as White (502 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 313 | 62.4% | 54.8% |
| d4 | 180 | 35.9% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 1.2% | 83.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.4% | 25.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 62% of White games, 54.8% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Mishra usually continues Nf3 (55.3% score)
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Mishra usually continues Nf3 (52.7% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Mishra usually continues d4 (65.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 36% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (68% of these games) — Mishra usually continues c4 (61.9% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Mishra usually continues c4 (67.6% score)
- …d6 (2% of these games) — Mishra usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (235 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 188 | 80.0% | 51.9% |
| e5 | 23 | 9.8% | 43.5% |
| e6 | 22 | 9.4% | 47.7% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (148 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 96 | 64.9% | 56.3% |
| Nf6 | 52 | 35.1% | 51.9% |
Abhimanyu Mishra's chess games
All 995 games by Abhimanyu Mishra in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2016 - Sep 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: 345 wins, 408 draws, 242 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 48 | 16/13/19 | 33.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 35 | 10/19/6 | 28.6% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 31 | 12/14/5 | 38.7% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 31 | 12/14/5 | 38.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 27 | 10/9/8 | 37.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 27 | 11/12/4 | 40.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 25 | 8/5/12 | 32.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 24 | 6/13/5 | 25.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 22 | 6/10/6 | 27.3% |
| D78 | King's Indian Defense | 15 | 6/5/4 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Slav Defense | 94 | 23/50/21 | 24.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 77 | 29/29/19 | 37.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 38 | 15/11/12 | 39.5% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 33 | 8/7/18 | 24.2% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 27 | 10/12/5 | 37.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 18 | 7/7/4 | 38.9% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 16 | 4/7/5 | 25.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 15 | 3/7/5 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 3/10/2 | 20.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 15 | 3/9/3 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2,802 | American Cup Championship | A05 |
| Mar 2026 | Fabiano Caruana | 2,795 | American Cup Blitz 2026 | B40 |
| Sep 2025 | Gukesh D | 2,776 | FIDE Grand Swiss | C50 |
| May 2022 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 2,759 | Chessable Masters Prelim | C54 |
| Jul 2024 | Praggnanandhaa R | 2,757 | 57th Biel GM1 Qual | C78 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 62 | 46.5 | 2,671 |
| Chessable Masters Prelim | 2022 | 30 | 6 | 2,462 |
| FIDE Grand Swiss | 2025 | 22 | 12.5 | 2,748 |
| Charlotte CCCSA Winter GM | 2021 | 18 | 6 | 2,307 |
| Saint Louis Spring A | 2024 | 18 | 9 | 2,622 |
| ch-USA U20 | 2023 | 18 | 11 | 2,547 |
| Charlotte CCCSA Holiday GM | 2020 | 18 | 5.5 | 2,292 |
| Saint Louis Summer A | 2023 | 17 | 8 | 2,601 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Christopher Woojin Yoo (11 games) · Andy Woodward (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Abhimanyu Mishra's chess games?
995 games by Abhimanyu Mishra, from Sep 2016 to Sep 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 Abhimanyu Mishra has played.
What does Abhimanyu Mishra play on the first move as White?
Across 502 games with White in our database, Abhimanyu Mishra opens with 1.e4 (62% of games), 1.d4 (36% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Abhimanyu Mishra answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (65% of games), 1...Nf6 (35% of games).
What openings does Abhimanyu Mishra play as White?
As White, Abhimanyu Mishra's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (48 games, 33.3% win rate); Catalan (35 games, 28.6% win rate); Italian Game (31 games, 38.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 502 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Abhimanyu Mishra play as Black?
As Black, Abhimanyu Mishra most often plays: Slav Defense (94 games, 24.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (77 games, 37.7% win rate); Sicilian (38 games, 39.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 493 games.
What is Abhimanyu Mishra's FIDE rating?
Abhimanyu Mishra is currently rated 2,630 in classical chess, 2,598 in rapid and 2,541 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,652 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Abhimanyu Mishra played?
Our database contains 995 games by Abhimanyu Mishra, covering Sep 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 345 wins, 408 draws, 242 losses (34.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Abhimanyu Mishra?
995 games by Abhimanyu Mishra 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.