Prepare against Abhinav Anand
CM · India · World #8,213 classical · FIDE ID 33397481
When preparing against Abhinav Anand, expect 1.d4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 54 games by Abhinav Anand, covering Dec 2021 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Abhinav Anand's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Abhinav Anand 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 | 2,203 | 2,203 | Nov 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,012 | 2,012 | Nov 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,159 | 2,162 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 23 | 8 | 23 | 42.6% |
| As White | 27 | 12 | 4 | 11 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 27 | 11 | 4 | 12 | 40.7% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2021-2026): 955 rated games against 827 different opponents, across 102 events in 4 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 | 403 | 203 | 104 | 96 | 50.4% | 1,540 | 1,604 | 19 |
| Rapid | 150 | 92 | 17 | 41 | 61.3% | 1,567 | 1,675 | 10 |
| Blitz | 51 | 29 | 5 | 17 | 56.9% | 1,710 | 1,778 | 5 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 325 | 70 | 88 | 167 | 21.5% |
| Against lower-rated | 440 | 312 | 78 | 50 | 70.9% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs GM · 4 vs IM · 8 vs FM · 15 vs CM · 1 vs WGM · 3 vs WFM · 5 vs WCM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 120 | 73 | 23 | 24 | 1,932 | 2,090 |
| 2025 | 200 | 113 | 40 | 47 | 1,800 | 1,927 |
| 2024 | 213 | 121 | 45 | 47 | 1,676 | 1,795 |
| 2023 | 213 | 114 | 45 | 54 | 1,328 | 1,391 |
| 2022 | 176 | 80 | 32 | 64 | 1,365 | 1,232 |
| 2021 | 33 | 17 | 2 | 14 | 1,289 | 1,164 |
Where Abhinav Anand has played
India (95) · Sri Lanka (3) · Thailand (3) · Czechia (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Abhinav Anand's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Abhinav Anand's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 25 | 96.2% | 56.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 56.0% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Anand usually continues c4 (38.5% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Anand usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …g5 (4% of these games) — Anand usually continues Bxg5 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Anand usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 14 | 93.3% | 35.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
Abhinav Anand's chess games
All 54 games by Abhinav Anand in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2021 - 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: 23 wins, 8 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E01 | Catalan | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Borg Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D25 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | Ziyuan Xu | 2,429 | Titled Tue 27th Oct 2026 | A40 |
| Jul 2026 | Saad Abobaker Elmi | 2,399 | 37th Czech Open A 2026 | D25 |
| Aug 2026 | Irina Krush | 2,398 | XXVII Open Internacional de Sants - Ciutat de Barcelona 2026 | Group A | A40 |
| Oct 2026 | Nadya Toncheva | 2,378 | Titled Tue 27th Oct 2026 | — |
| Oct 2026 | Blazej Grot | 2,305 | Titled Tue 20th Oct 2026 | D85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 20 | 9.5 | 2,267 |
| FIDE World Cadets Cup 2026 | O12 | 2026 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,157 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 22nd Oct 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,190 |
| Odisha Open Cat.A | 2026 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,078 |
| 13th Indian National Amateur Championship 2026 | Open U2300 | 2026 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,957 |
| Aurionpro Mumbai IGM Open | 2025 | 2 | 0 | 1,840 |
| 39th Indian National Under-13 Chess Championship 2026 | Open | 2026 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,410 |
| 37th Czech Open A 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 2,383 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Abhinav Anand's chess games?
54 games by Abhinav Anand, from Dec 2021 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 Abhinav Anand has played.
What does Abhinav Anand play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Abhinav Anand opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Abhinav Anand answers 1...e5 (93% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Abhinav Anand play as White?
As White, Abhinav Anand's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (12 games, 41.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Abhinav Anand play as Black?
As Black, Abhinav Anand most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Abhinav Anand's FIDE rating?
Abhinav Anand is currently rated 2,203 in classical chess, 2,012 in rapid and 2,159 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,203 (Nov 2026).
How many games has Abhinav Anand played?
Our database contains 54 games by Abhinav Anand, covering Dec 2021 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 8 draws, 23 losses (42.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Abhinav Anand?
54 games by Abhinav Anand 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.