Prepare against Ashwath Kaushik
FM · Singapore · World #4,014 classical · FIDE ID 33387230
When preparing against Ashwath Kaushik, expect 1.d4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (54% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (81%).
Our database contains 162 games by Ashwath Kaushik, covering Feb 2022 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Ashwath Kaushik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ashwath Kaushik 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 | 2,303 | 2,345 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,098 | 2,135 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,234 | 2,234 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 162 | 59 | 33 | 70 | 36.4% |
| As White | 79 | 30 | 15 | 34 | 38.0% |
| As Black | 83 | 29 | 18 | 36 | 34.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ashwath Kaushik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ashwath Kaushik's side.
First moves as White (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 50 | 63.3% | 51.0% |
| e4 | 28 | 35.4% | 41.1% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 63% of White games, 51.0% score
- …Nf6 (66% of these games) — Kaushik usually continues Nf3 (44.2% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Kaushik usually continues Nf3 (63.6% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Kaushik usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 35% of White games, 41.1% score
- …c5 (57% of these games) — Kaushik usually continues Nf3 (46.4% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Kaushik usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Kaushik usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 54.3% | 36.8% |
| e6 | 13 | 37.1% | 46.2% |
| e5 | 3 | 8.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 26 | 81.3% | 38.5% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 15.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
Ashwath Kaushik's chess games
All 162 games by Ashwath Kaushik in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2022 - 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: 59 wins, 33 draws, 70 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| D02 | Catalan | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A41 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| E06 | Catalan | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Gleb Dudin | 2,585 | World Blitz 2025 | A06 |
| Oct 2025 | Alvar Alonso Rosell | 2,538 | Titled Tue | B10 |
| Dec 2025 | Praveen Balakrishnan | 2,507 | World Rapid 2025 | D02 |
| Jan 2026 | Aksel Bu Kvaloy | 2,492 | 6th Hotel Stockholm North | D02 |
| Aug 2024 | Saidakbar Saydaliev | 2,469 | Titled Tue Early | B96 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 19 | 9 | 2,261 |
| World Blitz 2025 | 2025 | 19 | 7 | 2,072 |
| World Rapid 2025 | 2025 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,288 |
| 59th Biel Blitz Open 2026 | 2026 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,276 |
| 59th Biel MTO 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,276 |
| Fagernes GM Open | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,004 |
| SixDays Budapest Sept | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,422 |
| Summer Sarajevo GM Mix | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,323 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ashwath Kaushik's chess games?
162 games by Ashwath Kaushik, from Feb 2022 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 Ashwath Kaushik has played.
What does Ashwath Kaushik play on the first move as White?
Across 79 games with White in our database, Ashwath Kaushik opens with 1.d4 (63% of games), 1.e4 (35% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ashwath Kaushik answers 1...c5 (54% of games), 1...e6 (37% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (81% of games), 1...Nf6 (16% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Ashwath Kaushik play as White?
As White, Ashwath Kaushik's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Catalan (11 games, 63.6% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 79 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ashwath Kaushik play as Black?
As Black, Ashwath Kaushik most often plays: Indian Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Catalan (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 83 games.
What is Ashwath Kaushik's FIDE rating?
Ashwath Kaushik is currently rated 2,303 in classical chess, 2,098 in rapid and 2,234 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,345 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Ashwath Kaushik played?
Our database contains 162 games by Ashwath Kaushik, covering Feb 2022 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 59 wins, 33 draws, 70 losses (36.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ashwath Kaushik?
162 games by Ashwath Kaushik 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.