Prepare against Anish Vivekananthan
IM · United States · World #1,394 classical · FIDE ID 2090775
Our database contains 371 games by Anish Vivekananthan, covering Aug 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Anish Vivekananthan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Anish Vivekananthan 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 | 2,417 | 2,417 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,423 | 2,423 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,371 | 2,409 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 371 | 177 | 66 | 128 | 47.7% |
| As White | 187 | 87 | 36 | 64 | 46.5% |
| As Black | 184 | 90 | 30 | 64 | 48.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Anish Vivekananthan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Anish Vivekananthan's side.
First moves as White (186 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 76 | 40.9% | 50.7% |
| d4 | 62 | 33.3% | 57.3% |
| Nf3 | 19 | 10.2% | 65.8% |
| b3 | 12 | 6.5% | 58.3% |
| c4 | 9 | 4.8% | 61.1% |
| a3 | 6 | 3.2% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 41% of White games, 50.7% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Vivekananthan usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Vivekananthan usually continues Nf3 (40.5% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Vivekananthan usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 33% of White games, 57.3% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Vivekananthan usually continues c4 (53.8% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Vivekananthan usually continues c4 (73.1% score)
- …e6 (2% of these games) — Vivekananthan usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 31 | 35.2% | 64.5% |
| e5 | 27 | 30.7% | 61.1% |
| c6 | 19 | 21.6% | 50.0% |
| a6 | 6 | 6.8% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 45 | 73.8% | 57.8% |
| d5 | 11 | 18.0% | 68.2% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
| a6 | 2 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
Anish Vivekananthan's chess games
All 371 games by Anish Vivekananthan in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2015 - 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: 177 wins, 66 draws, 128 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 15 | 7/3/5 | 46.7% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 12 | 7/0/5 | 58.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| E05 | Catalan | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| A39 | English Opening | 7 | 7/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| A15 | English Opening | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B00 | St. George Defense | 6 | 6/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Bluebaum,M | 2,694 | 2nd 3-0 Thu 25th Jun 2026 | D38 |
| Jul 2022 | A.R. Saleh Salem | 2,684 | Titled Tue Late | E07 |
| Jul 2026 | Svane,Frederik | 2,655 | Titled Tue 21st Jul 2026 | B40 |
| Jan 2026 | Haik M. Martirosyan | 2,625 | 3rd 3-0 Thursday | A45 |
| Jun 2026 | Svane,R | 2,620 | 2nd 3-0 Thu 18th Jun 2026 | A13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 105 | 65 | 2,423 |
| ch-North American U20 | 2020 | 16 | 10.5 | 2,354 |
| Gelfand Camp Blitz | 2020 | 12 | 3.5 | 2,262 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 25th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,351 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 25th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,624 |
| 2nd PNWCC Online Blitz JP | 2020 | 11 | 7 | 2,206 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 2nd Jul 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 6 | 2,479 |
| Wch U08 | 2012 | 10 | 4 | 1,481 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Anish Vivekananthan's chess games?
371 games by Anish Vivekananthan, from Aug 2015 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 Anish Vivekananthan has played.
What does Anish Vivekananthan play on the first move as White?
Across 186 games with White in our database, Anish Vivekananthan opens with 1.e4 (41% of games), 1.d4 (33% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Anish Vivekananthan answers 1...c5 (35% of games), 1...e5 (31% of games), 1...c6 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Anish Vivekananthan play as White?
As White, Anish Vivekananthan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (12 games, 58.3% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 54.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 187 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Anish Vivekananthan play as Black?
As Black, Anish Vivekananthan most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 184 games.
What is Anish Vivekananthan's FIDE rating?
Anish Vivekananthan is currently rated 2,417 in classical chess, 2,423 in rapid and 2,371 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,417 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Anish Vivekananthan played?
Our database contains 371 games by Anish Vivekananthan, covering Aug 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 177 wins, 66 draws, 128 losses (47.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Anish Vivekananthan?
371 games by Anish Vivekananthan 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.