Prepare against Anup Deshmukh
IM · India · World #17,920 classical · FIDE ID 5000564
When preparing against Anup Deshmukh, expect 1.c4 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (70%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 20.0% over 30 games.
Our database contains 704 games by Anup Deshmukh, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Anup Deshmukh's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Anup Deshmukh 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 | 2,076 | 2,347 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,106 | 2,293 | May 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,953 | 2,243 | Oct 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 704 | 254 | 158 | 292 | 36.1% |
| As White | 343 | 131 | 82 | 130 | 38.2% |
| As Black | 361 | 123 | 76 | 162 | 34.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Anup Deshmukh's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Anup Deshmukh's side.
First moves as White (343 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 192 | 56.0% | 53.4% |
| d4 | 76 | 22.2% | 53.9% |
| e4 | 62 | 18.1% | 35.5% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 2.6% | 55.6% |
| f4 | 3 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| h4 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 56% of White games, 53.4% score
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Deshmukh usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (26% of these games) — Deshmukh usually continues Nc3 (52.3% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Deshmukh usually continues Nf3 (60.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 22% of White games, 53.9% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Deshmukh usually continues c4 (48.7% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Deshmukh usually continues c4 (63.2% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Deshmukh usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (178 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 89 | 50.0% | 43.8% |
| e5 | 55 | 30.9% | 37.3% |
| d6 | 15 | 8.4% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 9 | 5.1% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 8 | 4.5% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (125 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 87 | 69.6% | 48.3% |
| d5 | 30 | 24.0% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Anup Deshmukh's chess games
All 704 games by Anup Deshmukh in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 254 wins, 158 draws, 292 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 65 | 25/15/25 | 38.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 42 | 19/14/9 | 45.2% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 32 | 14/5/13 | 43.8% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 18 | 7/6/5 | 38.9% |
| A30 | Sicilian | 12 | 4/1/7 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| E01 | Semi-Slav Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A12 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 30 | 6/8/16 | 20.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 24 | 12/1/11 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 22 | 6/4/12 | 27.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 22 | 11/3/8 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 16 | 6/3/7 | 37.5% |
| A31 | English Opening | 16 | 7/5/4 | 43.8% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 8/2/3 | 61.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 10 | 1/5/4 | 10.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2013 | Abhijeet Gupta | 2,612 | 33rd chT-IND | A65 |
| May 2008 | Elizbar Ubilava | 2,558 | 1st Mumbai Mayors Cup | E94 |
| Apr 2023 | Boris Savchenko | 2,540 | 1st Indore Open | D45 |
| Jun 2018 | Vladimir Burmakin | 2,528 | 11th Mumbai Mayors Cup | A37 |
| Jul 2023 | Jaime Alexander Cuartas | 2,526 | 45th Barbera del Valles Open | A36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Commonwealth | 2010 | 56 | 29 | 2,314 |
| ch-IND | 1999 | 33 | 16.5 | 2,400 |
| Bhopal Open | 2019 | 13 | 7 | 2,117 |
| 49th chA-IND | 2011 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,240 |
| chT-IND | 2010 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,297 |
| 1st Chennai WinTV Open | 2004 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,360 |
| Chhattisgarh Trophy | 2002 | 11 | 6 | 2,365 |
| 1st Mumbai Mayors Cup | 2008 | 11 | 8 | 2,457 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Anup Deshmukh's chess games?
704 games by Anup Deshmukh, from Apr 2003 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 Anup Deshmukh has played.
What does Anup Deshmukh play on the first move as White?
Across 343 games with White in our database, Anup Deshmukh opens with 1.c4 (56% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games), 1.e4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Anup Deshmukh answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e5 (31% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Anup Deshmukh play as White?
As White, Anup Deshmukh's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (65 games, 38.5% win rate); English Opening (42 games, 45.2% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (32 games, 43.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 343 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Anup Deshmukh play as Black?
As Black, Anup Deshmukh most often plays: Slav Defense (30 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (24 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (22 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 361 games.
What is Anup Deshmukh's FIDE rating?
Anup Deshmukh is currently rated 2,076 in classical chess, 2,106 in rapid and 1,953 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,347 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Anup Deshmukh played?
Our database contains 704 games by Anup Deshmukh, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 254 wins, 158 draws, 292 losses (36.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Anup Deshmukh?
704 games by Anup Deshmukh 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.