Prepare against Amit Panchal
India · World #56,666 classical · FIDE ID 5090245
When preparing against Amit Panchal, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (90%).
Our database contains 55 games by Amit Panchal, covering Jan 2009 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Amit Panchal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Amit Panchal 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 | 1,868 | 1,917 | Jul 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,813 | 1,813 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,787 | 1,807 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 10 | 16 | 29 | 18.2% |
| As White | 26 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 26.9% |
| As Black | 29 | 3 | 7 | 19 | 10.3% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2008-2026): 464 rated games against 372 different opponents, across 56 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 | 423 | 136 | 117 | 170 | 32.2% | 1,880 | 1,794 | 10 |
| Rapid | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 60.0% | 1,747 | 1,747 | 5 |
| Blitz | 31 | 14 | 1 | 16 | 45.2% | 1,815 | 1,707 | 2 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 263 | 26 | 86 | 151 | 9.9% |
| Against lower-rated | 111 | 68 | 22 | 21 | 61.3% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs IM · 1 vs CM · 1 vs WGM · 1 vs WCM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 61 | 13 | 18 | 30 | 1,947 | 1,827 |
| 2025 | 70 | 10 | 31 | 29 | 1,976 | 1,867 |
| 2024 | 35 | 9 | 8 | 18 | 1,974 | 1,871 |
| 2023 | 53 | 8 | 14 | 31 | 2,036 | 1,862 |
| 2022 | 33 | 12 | 8 | 13 | 1,809 | 1,797 |
| 2019 | 26 | 6 | 12 | 8 | 1,896 | 1,848 |
| 2016 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1,451 | 1,540 |
| 2015 | 35 | 19 | 7 | 9 | 1,566 | 1,598 |
| 2014 | 38 | 21 | 6 | 11 | 1,562 | 1,619 |
| 2013 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1,334 | 1,634 |
| 2012 | 19 | 10 | 1 | 8 | 1,792 | 1,625 |
| 2010 | 19 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 1,862 | 1,662 |
| 2009 | 29 | 15 | 2 | 12 | 1,884 | 1,650 |
| 2008 | 28 | 12 | 7 | 9 | 1,939 | 1,806 |
Where Amit Panchal has played
India (20) · Spain (18) · Serbia (15) · Hungary (3)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Amit Panchal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Amit Panchal's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 96.2% | 42.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 42.0% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Panchal usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Panchal usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Panchal usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d6 (100% of these games) — Panchal usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 100.0% | 20.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 90.0% | 11.1% |
| g6 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
Amit Panchal's chess games
All 55 games by Amit Panchal in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - Oct 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: 10 wins, 16 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B35 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2023 | Mark Juhasz | 2,089 | Budapest FS04 Nadassy | B92 |
| Jul 2023 | Davide Garbezza | 1,960 | 23rd Barcelona Sant Marti Open A | E60 |
| Jul 2019 | Mario Sanz Ogaya | 1,945 | 42nd Barbera del Valles Open | B22 |
| Jul 2023 | Gerard Netto Schneider | 1,730 | 23rd Barcelona Sant Marti Open A | C41 |
| Jul 2023 | Juan Manuel Muntane Aznar | 1,697 | 23rd Barcelona Sant Marti Open A | B31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest FS04 Nadassy | 2023 | 9 | 1 | 1,726 |
| 42nd Barbera del Valles Open | 2019 | 8 | 3 | 1,900 |
| 22nd Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2022 | 8 | 5 | 1,702 |
| 25th Sant Marti Open | 2025 | 8 | 2 | 1,802 |
| 21st Barcelona Sant Marti Open | 2019 | 7 | 2 | 1,806 |
| 23rd Barcelona Sant Marti Open A | 2023 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,938 |
| 45th Barbera del Valles Open | 2023 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,061 |
| 2nd Mumbai Mayors Cup | 2009 | 1 | 0 | 2,097 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Amit Panchal's chess games?
55 games by Amit Panchal, from Jan 2009 to Oct 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 Amit Panchal has played.
What does Amit Panchal play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Amit Panchal opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Amit Panchal answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games).
What openings does Amit Panchal play as White?
As White, Amit Panchal's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Amit Panchal play as Black?
As Black, Amit Panchal most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Amit Panchal's FIDE rating?
Amit Panchal is currently rated 1,868 in classical chess, 1,813 in rapid and 1,787 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,917 (Jul 2024).
How many games has Amit Panchal played?
Our database contains 55 games by Amit Panchal, covering Jan 2009 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 16 draws, 29 losses (18.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Amit Panchal?
55 games by Amit Panchal 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.