Prepare against Anuj Venkatesh
United Kingdom · World #67,759 classical · FIDE ID 455636
When preparing against Anuj Venkatesh, expect 1.d4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 38 games by Anuj Venkatesh, covering May 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Anuj Venkatesh's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Anuj Venkatesh 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 | 1,828 | 1,885 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,662 | 1,662 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,700 | 1,700 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 28.9% |
| As White | 21 | 4 | 8 | 9 | 19.0% |
| As Black | 17 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 41.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Anuj Venkatesh's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Anuj Venkatesh's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 14 | 66.7% | 39.3% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 23.8% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 9.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 67% of White games, 39.3% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Venkatesh usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Venkatesh usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Venkatesh usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 24% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (60% of these games) — Venkatesh usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Venkatesh usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nc6 (20% of these games) — Venkatesh usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 100.0% | 65.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Anuj Venkatesh's chess games
All 38 games by Anuj Venkatesh in the Chess.ceo database (May 2018 - 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: 11 wins, 13 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Catalan | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D04 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B45 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E27 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Martin J Faulkner | 1,945 | 2026 British Chess Championships: Major Open | B40 |
| Jun 2026 | Felix Johnson | 1,774 | 2026 English Schools Chess Championships Final | B23 |
| Oct 2020 | Peter JR Oliver | 1,645 | 1st 4NCL Hull Online Open U1700 | E27 |
| Aug 2026 | Ashbrooke,Monika | 1,620 | 112th ch-GBR Major Open | A90 |
| Jun 2024 | Jintian J Guo | 1,614 | ch-ECF Schools | B46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hastings Masters 2025-26 | 2026 | 8 | 3 | 1,859 |
| Hersonissos Online Open | 2020 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,125 |
| 2026 British Chess Championships: Major Open | 2026 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,937 |
| 1st 4NCL Hull Online Open U1700 | 2020 | 4 | 3 | 1,635 |
| ch-ECF Schools | 2024 | 4 | 2 | 1,785 |
| 2026 English Schools Chess Championships Final | 2026 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,787 |
| 112th ch-GBR Major Open | 2026 | 3 | 1 | 1,740 |
| Kolkata Rapid Open | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 1,898 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Anuj Venkatesh's chess games?
38 games by Anuj Venkatesh, from May 2018 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 Anuj Venkatesh has played.
What does Anuj Venkatesh play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Anuj Venkatesh opens with 1.d4 (67% of games), 1.Nf3 (24% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Anuj Venkatesh answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Anuj Venkatesh play as White?
As White, Anuj Venkatesh's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (5 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Anuj Venkatesh play as Black?
As Black, Anuj Venkatesh most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Anuj Venkatesh's FIDE rating?
Anuj Venkatesh is currently rated 1,828 in classical chess, 1,662 in rapid and 1,700 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,885 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Anuj Venkatesh played?
Our database contains 38 games by Anuj Venkatesh, covering May 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 13 draws, 14 losses (28.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Anuj Venkatesh?
38 games by Anuj Venkatesh 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.