Prepare against Balahari Bharat Kumar
United Kingdom · World #18,657 classical · FIDE ID 496464
When preparing against Balahari Bharat Kumar, expect 1.d4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (87%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 226 games by Balahari Bharat Kumar, covering Sep 2021 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Balahari Bharat Kumar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Balahari Bharat Kumar 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 | 2,069 | 2,094 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,902 | 1,961 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,008 | 2,008 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 226 | 83 | 57 | 85 | 36.7% |
| As White | 111 | 43 | 32 | 35 | 38.7% |
| As Black | 115 | 40 | 25 | 50 | 34.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Balahari Bharat Kumar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Balahari Bharat Kumar's side.
First moves as White (111 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 94 | 84.7% | 54.3% |
| e4 | 10 | 9.0% | 55.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.8% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 1.8% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 85% of White games, 54.3% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Kumar usually continues c4 (48.9% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Kumar usually continues c4 (70.6% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Kumar usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 9% of White games, 55.0% score
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Kumar usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Kumar usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (10% of these games) — Kumar usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 50 | 83.3% | 46.0% |
| g6 | 7 | 11.7% | 28.6% |
| d5 | 3 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 26 | 86.7% | 44.2% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
Balahari Bharat Kumar's chess games
All 226 games by Balahari Bharat Kumar in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2021 - 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: 83 wins, 57 draws, 85 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 18 | 8/7/3 | 44.4% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| D40 | Indian Defense | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| E66 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A86 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 15 | 4/3/8 | 26.7% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 14 | 6/2/6 | 42.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Vladimir Sofronie | 2,313 | V Mindsports Int Open | A56 |
| Aug 2026 | Jack Rudd | 2,252 | V Kingston Inv 2026 | D31 |
| Feb 2025 | Jude Shearsby | 2,227 | Wightlink Int Masters | D89 |
| Jun 2025 | Rajko Vujatovic | 2,222 | FIDE World Bl Team Pool B | E14 |
| Aug 2026 | Trisha Kanyamarala | 2,203 | 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Blitz (Sat) | A30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIDE World Bl Team Pool B | 2025 | 12 | 2 | 2,137 |
| 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Blitz (Sat) | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,084 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2025 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,160 |
| 112th ch-GBR Major Open | 2026 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,079 |
| London Mindsports-C | 2023 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,620 |
| Newcastle Northumbria Masters | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,927 |
| 111th ch-GBR | 2025 | 9 | 3 | 1,973 |
| Wightlink Int Masters | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,178 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Balahari Bharat Kumar's chess games?
226 games by Balahari Bharat Kumar, from Sep 2021 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 Balahari Bharat Kumar has played.
What does Balahari Bharat Kumar play on the first move as White?
Across 111 games with White in our database, Balahari Bharat Kumar opens with 1.d4 (85% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Balahari Bharat Kumar answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...g6 (12% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (87% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games), 1...b6 (7% of games).
What openings does Balahari Bharat Kumar play as White?
As White, Balahari Bharat Kumar's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Gambit Declined (18 games, 44.4% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 111 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Balahari Bharat Kumar play as Black?
As Black, Balahari Bharat Kumar most often plays: Sicilian (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (13 games, 38.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 115 games.
What is Balahari Bharat Kumar's FIDE rating?
Balahari Bharat Kumar is currently rated 2,069 in classical chess, 1,902 in rapid and 2,008 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,094 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Balahari Bharat Kumar played?
Our database contains 226 games by Balahari Bharat Kumar, covering Sep 2021 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 83 wins, 57 draws, 85 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Balahari Bharat Kumar?
226 games by Balahari Bharat Kumar 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.