Prepare against Anand Rishi Chandra
CM · Canada · World #16,986 classical · FIDE ID 2626152
When preparing against Anand Rishi Chandra, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (69%).
Our database contains 173 games by Anand Rishi Chandra, covering May 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Anand Rishi Chandra's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Anand Rishi Chandra 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 | 2,085 | 2,237 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,876 | 1,876 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,967 | 1,967 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 173 | 77 | 33 | 63 | 44.5% |
| As White | 89 | 43 | 16 | 30 | 48.3% |
| As Black | 84 | 34 | 17 | 33 | 40.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Anand Rishi Chandra's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Anand Rishi Chandra's side.
First moves as White (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 89 | 100.0% | 57.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 57.3% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Chandra usually continues Nf3 (54.1% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Chandra usually continues Nf3 (71.7% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Chandra usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 30 | 73.2% | 53.3% |
| c5 | 11 | 26.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 22 | 68.8% | 40.9% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 28.1% | 55.6% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
Anand Rishi Chandra's chess games
All 173 games by Anand Rishi Chandra in the Chess.ceo database (May 2017 - Aug 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: 77 wins, 33 draws, 63 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Dimitri Komarov | 2,442 | 15th Calgary Int | B45 |
| Nov 2023 | Tamas Gunes Ongut | 2,298 | Titled Tue Early | D30 |
| Dec 2024 | John Doknjas | 2,280 | 15th Calgary Int | D35 |
| Nov 2023 | Mark Ginsburg | 2,279 | Banff Open | A29 |
| Aug 2025 | Gary Ng | 2,234 | 16th Calgary International | B10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banff Open | 2024 | 26 | 17.5 | 2,059 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 19 | 8 | 2,169 |
| Canadian Open | 2023 | 19 | 10 | 1,920 |
| ch-CAN U08 | 2017 | 14 | 11 | 1,256 |
| 14th Calgary | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 2,102 |
| Wch U08 | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,463 |
| 16th Calgary International | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,236 |
| 10th Calgary Open | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 1,979 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Anand Rishi Chandra's chess games?
173 games by Anand Rishi Chandra, from May 2017 to Aug 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 Anand Rishi Chandra has played.
What does Anand Rishi Chandra play on the first move as White?
Across 89 games with White in our database, Anand Rishi Chandra opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Anand Rishi Chandra answers 1...e5 (73% of games), 1...c5 (27% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (69% of games), 1...Nf6 (28% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Anand Rishi Chandra play as White?
As White, Anand Rishi Chandra's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (8 games, 62.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 89 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Anand Rishi Chandra play as Black?
As Black, Anand Rishi Chandra most often plays: Indian Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 84 games.
What is Anand Rishi Chandra's FIDE rating?
Anand Rishi Chandra is currently rated 2,085 in classical chess, 1,876 in rapid and 1,967 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,237 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Anand Rishi Chandra played?
Our database contains 173 games by Anand Rishi Chandra, covering May 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 77 wins, 33 draws, 63 losses (44.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Anand Rishi Chandra?
173 games by Anand Rishi Chandra 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.