Prepare against Banerjee Bitan
IM · India · World #1,814 classical · FIDE ID 5024803
Our database contains 275 games by Banerjee Bitan, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Banerjee Bitan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Banerjee Bitan 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 | 2,393 | 2,427 | Jun 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,380 | 2,399 | Dec 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,421 | 2,437 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 275 | 105 | 107 | 63 | 38.2% |
| As White | 137 | 55 | 58 | 24 | 40.1% |
| As Black | 138 | 50 | 49 | 39 | 36.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Banerjee Bitan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Banerjee Bitan's side.
First moves as White (137 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 119 | 86.9% | 61.8% |
| c4 | 8 | 5.8% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 4.4% | 75.0% |
| e4 | 4 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 87% of White games, 61.8% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Bitan usually continues c4 (62.3% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Bitan usually continues c4 (53.2% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Bitan usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 6% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Bitan usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Bitan usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Bitan usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 38 | 57.6% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 26 | 39.4% | 57.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 43 | 87.8% | 58.1% |
| d5 | 5 | 10.2% | 30.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
Banerjee Bitan's chess games
All 275 games by Banerjee Bitan in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - 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: 105 wins, 107 draws, 63 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 13 | 2/8/3 | 15.4% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 6/4/0 | 60.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 5/8/1 | 35.7% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2008 | Elizbar Ubilava | 2,558 | 1st Mumbai Mayors Cup | D15 |
| Aug 2009 | Enamul Hossain | 2,531 | 11th United Insurance | D11 |
| Jun 2019 | Alexander Shabalov | 2,528 | 14th Edmonton | A40 |
| Jul 2018 | Bator Sambuev | 2,514 | Canadian Open | D12 |
| May 2010 | Sergey Vokarev | 2,501 | 2nd Bhubaneswar Open | D70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Open | 2023 | 27 | 19.5 | 2,359 |
| ch-Commonwealth | 2010 | 17 | 9 | 2,334 |
| ch-IND 50th | 2012 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,367 |
| 20th ch-IND U17 | 2009 | 11 | 7 | 2,114 |
| 1st Mumbai Mayors Cup | 2008 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,198 |
| 11th United Insurance | 2009 | 10 | 6 | 2,491 |
| 10th United Insurance | 2008 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,424 |
| 12th Calgary | 2019 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,378 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Gary Ng (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Banerjee Bitan's chess games?
275 games by Banerjee Bitan, from Jan 2004 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 Banerjee Bitan has played.
What does Banerjee Bitan play on the first move as White?
Across 137 games with White in our database, Banerjee Bitan opens with 1.d4 (87% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Banerjee Bitan answers 1...e6 (58% of games), 1...c5 (39% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games).
What openings does Banerjee Bitan play as White?
As White, Banerjee Bitan's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (10 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 137 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Banerjee Bitan play as Black?
As Black, Banerjee Bitan most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (14 games, 35.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (12 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 138 games.
What is Banerjee Bitan's FIDE rating?
Banerjee Bitan is currently rated 2,393 in classical chess, 2,380 in rapid and 2,421 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,427 (Jun 2019).
How many games has Banerjee Bitan played?
Our database contains 275 games by Banerjee Bitan, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 105 wins, 107 draws, 63 losses (38.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Banerjee Bitan?
275 games by Banerjee Bitan 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.