Prepare against Balaji Daggupati
GM · United States · World #928 classical · FIDE ID 2090759
When preparing against Balaji Daggupati, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (74% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening: Keres Variation as Black, 18.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 729 games by Balaji Daggupati, covering Sep 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Balaji Daggupati's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Balaji Daggupati 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 | 2,459 | 2,513 | Mar 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 729 | 293 | 175 | 261 | 40.2% |
| As White | 358 | 162 | 83 | 113 | 45.3% |
| As Black | 371 | 131 | 92 | 148 | 35.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Balaji Daggupati's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Balaji Daggupati's side.
First moves as White (358 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 358 | 100.0% | 56.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 56.8% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Daggupati usually continues Nf3 (62.6% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Daggupati usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Daggupati usually continues d4 (56.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (163 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 121 | 74.2% | 47.1% |
| e5 | 42 | 25.8% | 42.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (109 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 109 | 100.0% | 48.6% |
Balaji Daggupati's chess games
All 729 games by Balaji Daggupati in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2013 - Jul 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: 293 wins, 175 draws, 261 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 43 | 23/9/11 | 53.5% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 40 | 17/10/13 | 42.5% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 34 | 17/4/13 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 28 | 13/6/9 | 46.4% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 21 | 10/7/4 | 47.6% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 20 | 6/8/6 | 30.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 20 | 8/6/6 | 40.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 16 | 11/3/2 | 68.8% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 47 | 12/16/19 | 25.5% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 45 | 21/6/18 | 46.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 39 | 12/9/18 | 30.8% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 34 | 10/12/12 | 29.4% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 26 | 14/4/8 | 53.8% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 24 | 6/9/9 | 25.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 24 | 10/4/10 | 41.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 16 | 3/7/6 | 18.8% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 14 | 6/6/2 | 42.9% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | Gukesh D | 2,787 | Titled Tue Early | B12 |
| Jun 2023 | Fabiano Caruana | 2,773 | Titled Tue Late | A00 |
| Jul 2022 | Sanan Sjugirov | 2,696 | Titled Tue Late | B96 |
| Aug 2021 | Matthias Bluebaum | 2,674 | Titled Tue | B15 |
| Jun 2023 | Aryan Tari | 2,646 | Aimchess Play In Open | C60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 210 | 120.5 | 2,399 |
| ch-USA U20 | 2024 | 27 | 14.5 | 2,498 |
| Wch U08 | 2013 | 20 | 11 | 1,601 |
| Hou Yifan Challenge | 2021 | 16 | 4 | 2,292 |
| Kramnik Challenge | 2021 | 15 | 5.5 | 2,402 |
| Bogdanovich Memorial Final | 2021 | 14 | 8 | 2,542 |
| Las Vegas National Open | 2024 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,396 |
| Speed Chess Q2 | 2022 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,394 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Balaji Daggupati's chess games?
729 games by Balaji Daggupati, from Sep 2013 to Jul 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 Balaji Daggupati has played.
What does Balaji Daggupati play on the first move as White?
Across 358 games with White in our database, Balaji Daggupati opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Balaji Daggupati answers 1...c5 (74% of games), 1...e5 (26% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Balaji Daggupati play as White?
As White, Balaji Daggupati's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (43 games, 53.5% win rate); Sicilian (40 games, 42.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (34 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 358 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Balaji Daggupati play as Black?
As Black, Balaji Daggupati most often plays: Slav Defense (47 games, 25.5% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (45 games, 46.7% win rate); Sicilian (39 games, 30.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 371 games.
What is Balaji Daggupati's FIDE rating?
Balaji Daggupati is currently rated 2,459 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,513 (Mar 2023).
How many games has Balaji Daggupati played?
Our database contains 729 games by Balaji Daggupati, covering Sep 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 293 wins, 175 draws, 261 losses (40.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Balaji Daggupati?
729 games by Balaji Daggupati 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.