Prepare against Advay Bansal
FM · United States · World #7,905 classical · FIDE ID 30951151
When preparing against Advay Bansal, expect 1.e4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%).
Our database contains 133 games by Advay Bansal, covering Mar 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Advay Bansal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Advay Bansal 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 | 2,207 | 2,393 | Jun 2023 |
| Rapid | 1,907 | 1,907 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,217 | 2,279 | Aug 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 133 | 43 | 35 | 55 | 32.3% |
| As White | 64 | 25 | 15 | 24 | 39.1% |
| As Black | 69 | 18 | 20 | 31 | 26.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Advay Bansal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Advay Bansal's side.
First moves as White (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 54 | 84.4% | 50.9% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 9.4% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 50.9% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Bansal usually continues Nf3 (53.8% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Bansal usually continues Nf3 (36.4% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Bansal usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 9% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (83% of these games) — Bansal usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Bansal usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 32 | 94.1% | 31.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 5.9% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 86.4% | 55.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
Advay Bansal's chess games
All 133 games by Advay Bansal in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2019 - Jul 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: 43 wins, 35 draws, 55 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B66 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2022 | Eugenio Torre | 2,437 | 57th American Open | B03 |
| Sep 2023 | Edward Song | 2,391 | Sunnyvale Silicon Valley Fall Open | B11 |
| Nov 2023 | Daniel Mieles Palau | 2,355 | Sunnyvale 1000 GM Thanksgiving IM2 | B31 |
| May 2026 | Le Thao Nguyen Pham | 2,348 | 3rd 3-0 Thursday | A43 |
| Jun 2024 | Dmitry Gurevich | 2,347 | Titled Tue Late | E68 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 37 | 16.5 | 2,116 |
| Milpitas 1000 GM Schev April | 2023 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,167 |
| Sunnyvale 1000 GM Thanksgiving IM2 | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 2,202 |
| Sunnyvale 1000 GM MLK IM | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,207 |
| Sunnyvale 1000 IM Winter 12 | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,208 |
| Santa Clara Presidents Day IM | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,277 |
| Sunnyvale Independence Day Open | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,289 |
| Sunnyvale Silicon Valley Fall Open | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 2,356 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Advay Bansal's chess games?
133 games by Advay Bansal, from Mar 2019 to Jul 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 Advay Bansal has played.
What does Advay Bansal play on the first move as White?
Across 64 games with White in our database, Advay Bansal opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Advay Bansal answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Advay Bansal play as White?
As White, Advay Bansal's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 64 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Advay Bansal play as Black?
As Black, Advay Bansal most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 69 games.
What is Advay Bansal's FIDE rating?
Advay Bansal is currently rated 2,207 in classical chess, 1,907 in rapid and 2,217 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,393 (Jun 2023).
How many games has Advay Bansal played?
Our database contains 133 games by Advay Bansal, covering Mar 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 35 draws, 55 losses (32.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Advay Bansal?
133 games by Advay Bansal 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.