Prepare against Apoorv Kamble
IM · India · World #1,188 classical · FIDE ID 25683012
When preparing against Apoorv Kamble, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (74% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (91%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 39.3% over 28 games.
Our database contains 285 games by Apoorv Kamble, covering Sep 2016 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Apoorv Kamble's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Apoorv Kamble 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 | 2,435 | 2,441 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,384 | 2,384 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,254 | 2,254 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 285 | 139 | 89 | 57 | 48.8% |
| As White | 146 | 69 | 51 | 26 | 47.3% |
| As Black | 139 | 70 | 38 | 31 | 50.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Apoorv Kamble's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Apoorv Kamble's side.
First moves as White (146 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 140 | 95.9% | 63.9% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 3.4% | 80.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 63.9% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Kamble usually continues Nf3 (66.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Kamble usually continues Nf3 (53.9% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Kamble usually continues d4 (65.9% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 80.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Kamble usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Kamble usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Kamble usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 52 | 74.3% | 65.4% |
| c6 | 18 | 25.7% | 55.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 43 | 91.5% | 59.3% |
| d5 | 4 | 8.5% | 37.5% |
Apoorv Kamble's chess games
All 285 games by Apoorv Kamble in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2016 - Sep 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: 139 wins, 89 draws, 57 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B54 | Sicilian | 28 | 11/10/7 | 39.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 15 | 6/6/3 | 40.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 14 | 7/5/2 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 11 | 3/6/2 | 27.3% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 5 | 0/5/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 16 | 7/6/3 | 43.8% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| E00 | Catalan | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A45 | London System | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | Frederik Svane | 2,665 | Titled Tue Early | B78 |
| Apr 2026 | Jeffery Xiong | 2,656 | Titled Tuesday | B40 |
| Jun 2025 | Brandon Jacobson | 2,582 | 18th Teplice Open | B00 |
| Feb 2025 | Ihor Samunenkov | 2,550 | Titled Tue Early | B18 |
| Feb 2025 | Andrew Tang | 2,529 | Titled Tue Early | E32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 87 | 53 | 2,449 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 33 | 21 | 2,429 |
| SixDays Budapest Jan GM B | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,524 |
| FSIM June | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,195 |
| Fantastico GM Mix 11 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,319 |
| 31st Tamil Nadu IM | 2025 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,510 |
| Fantastico GM Mix 12 | 2026 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,569 |
| SixDays Budapest Sept 2026 | IM-A | 2026 | 9 | 8.5 | 2,575 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Apoorv Kamble's chess games?
285 games by Apoorv Kamble, from Sep 2016 to Sep 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 Apoorv Kamble has played.
What does Apoorv Kamble play on the first move as White?
Across 146 games with White in our database, Apoorv Kamble opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Apoorv Kamble answers 1...c5 (74% of games), 1...c6 (26% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Apoorv Kamble play as White?
As White, Apoorv Kamble's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (28 games, 39.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (14 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 146 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Apoorv Kamble play as Black?
As Black, Apoorv Kamble most often plays: Sicilian (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 139 games.
What is Apoorv Kamble's FIDE rating?
Apoorv Kamble is currently rated 2,435 in classical chess, 2,384 in rapid and 2,254 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,441 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Apoorv Kamble played?
Our database contains 285 games by Apoorv Kamble, covering Sep 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 139 wins, 89 draws, 57 losses (48.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Apoorv Kamble?
285 games by Apoorv Kamble 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.