Prepare against Atharv Bansal
India · World #33,574 classical · FIDE ID 25903713
When preparing against Atharv Bansal, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 32 games by Atharv Bansal, covering Dec 2017 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Atharv Bansal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Atharv Bansal 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 | 1,967 | 2,037 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,005 | 2,005 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,019 | 2,019 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 13 | 5 | 14 | 40.6% |
| As White | 17 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 52.9% |
| As Black | 15 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 26.7% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2017-2026): 553 rated games against 360 different opponents, across 66 events in 5 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 209 | 119 | 29 | 61 | 56.9% | 1,667 | 1,737 | 9 |
| Rapid | 175 | 113 | 15 | 47 | 64.6% | 1,633 | 1,733 | 14 |
| Blitz | 140 | 88 | 9 | 43 | 62.9% | 1,761 | 1,881 | 10 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 223 | 73 | 37 | 113 | 32.7% |
| Against lower-rated | 238 | 185 | 15 | 38 | 77.7% |
Wins over titled players: 3 vs IM · 4 vs FM · 16 vs CM · 1 vs WGM · 3 vs WFM.
Tournament wins
4 tournament wins from 66 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 60 | 37 | 4 | 19 | 1,857 | 1,967 |
| 2025 | 132 | 76 | 15 | 41 | 1,835 | 1,934 |
| 2024 | 111 | 69 | 17 | 25 | 1,734 | 1,888 |
| 2023 | 95 | 66 | 4 | 25 | 1,530 | 1,653 |
| 2022 | 79 | 49 | 6 | 24 | 1,535 | 1,573 |
| 2020 | 18 | 13 | 0 | 5 | 1,383 | 1,383 |
| 2019 | 33 | 14 | 8 | 11 | 1,414 | 1,267 |
| 2018 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 1,337 | 1,070 |
| 2017 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 1,154 | 1,087 |
Where Atharv Bansal has played
Oman (47) · United Arab Emirates (7) · India (6) · Serbia (5) · Greece (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Atharv Bansal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Atharv Bansal's side.
First moves as White (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 100.0% | 42.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 42.3% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Bansal usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (23% of these games) — Bansal usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Bansal usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
Atharv Bansal's chess games
All 32 games by Atharv Bansal in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2017 - Oct 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: 13 wins, 5 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Shahenda Wafa | 2,101 | Muscat International | B33 |
| Oct 2022 | Mohd Hayel Rafee | 1,941 | ch-Asia Amateur | B42 |
| Jan 2026 | Sinan Shafeek | 1,819 | Muscat International Chess Championship 2026 | Blitz | B13 |
| Jan 2026 | Rashid Al Jabri | 1,790 | Muscat International Chess Championship 2026 | Blitz | B43 |
| Dec 2024 | Said Ahmed Al Mamari | 1,707 | Muscat International | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muscat International | 2024 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,153 |
| Muscat International Chess Championship 2026 | Blitz | 2026 | 6 | 3 | 1,996 |
| chT-OMA 6th | 2023 | 5 | 3 | 1,631 |
| Muscat Nights Int. | 2026 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,814 |
| 15th Vojvodina Open | 2025 | 3 | 0 | 1,879 |
| ch-Asia Amateur | 2022 | 2 | 2 | 2,169 |
| 1st Muscat Design Group Open | 2022 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,360 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Atharv Bansal's chess games?
32 games by Atharv Bansal, from Dec 2017 to Oct 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 Atharv Bansal has played.
What does Atharv Bansal play on the first move as White?
Across 13 games with White in our database, Atharv Bansal opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Atharv Bansal answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Atharv Bansal play as White?
As White, Atharv Bansal's most-played openings in our database are: French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Atharv Bansal play as Black?
As Black, Atharv Bansal most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Atharv Bansal's FIDE rating?
Atharv Bansal is currently rated 1,967 in classical chess, 2,005 in rapid and 2,019 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,037 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Atharv Bansal played?
Our database contains 32 games by Atharv Bansal, covering Dec 2017 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 5 draws, 14 losses (40.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Atharv Bansal?
32 games by Atharv Bansal 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.