Prepare against Banik Hrishikesh Kumar
India · World #9,515 classical · FIDE ID 25762940
When preparing against Banik Hrishikesh Kumar, expect 1.e4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 31 games by Banik Hrishikesh Kumar, covering Mar 2018 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Banik Hrishikesh Kumar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Banik Hrishikesh 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 | 2,178 | 2,233 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,855 | 1,855 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,755 | 1,872 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 6 | 12 | 13 | 19.4% |
| As White | 16 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 15 | 0 | 8 | 7 | 0.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Banik Hrishikesh Kumar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Banik Hrishikesh Kumar's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 8 | 50.0% | 43.8% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 43.8% | 57.1% |
| c4 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 50% of White games, 43.8% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Kumar usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Kumar usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Kumar usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 44% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Kumar usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Kumar usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Kumar usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 2 | 50.0% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 50.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 66.7% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
Banik Hrishikesh Kumar's chess games
All 31 games by Banik Hrishikesh Kumar in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2018 - 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: 6 wins, 12 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B60 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Deepan Chakkravarthy J. | 2,426 | 16th Chennai Open | A04 |
| Dec 2024 | M.R. Venkatesh | 2,365 | Odisha Open Cat.A GM | B67 |
| Oct 2026 | Zhe Yu | 1,984 | Ganja Open 2026 | Group A | A13 |
| May 2025 | Abhirup Saikia | 1,960 | 16th KIIT Cat A Open | C50 |
| Oct 2026 | Attila Orman | 1,950 | Ganja Open 2026 | Group A | A11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ganja Open 2026 | Group A | 2026 | 8 | 5 | 2,122 |
| 16th KIIT Cat A Open | 2025 | 6 | 3 | 2,020 |
| Aurionpro Mumbai IGM Open | 2025 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,124 |
| 62nd ch-IND | 2025 | 3 | 1 | 2,119 |
| 16th Chennai Open | 2026 | 3 | 1 | 2,254 |
| Odisha Open Cat.A GM | 2024 | 2 | 1 | 2,353 |
| 17th KIIT Cat A Open 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,215 |
| 4th Gujarat Open 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 2,079 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Banik Hrishikesh Kumar's chess games?
31 games by Banik Hrishikesh Kumar, from Mar 2018 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 Banik Hrishikesh Kumar has played.
What does Banik Hrishikesh Kumar play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Banik Hrishikesh Kumar opens with 1.e4 (50% of games), 1.Nf3 (44% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Banik Hrishikesh Kumar answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e5 (50% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...g6 (17% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games).
What openings does Banik Hrishikesh Kumar play as White?
As White, Banik Hrishikesh Kumar's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Banik Hrishikesh Kumar play as Black?
As Black, Banik Hrishikesh Kumar most often plays: Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Banik Hrishikesh Kumar's FIDE rating?
Banik Hrishikesh Kumar is currently rated 2,178 in classical chess, 1,855 in rapid and 1,755 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,233 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Banik Hrishikesh Kumar played?
Our database contains 31 games by Banik Hrishikesh Kumar, covering Mar 2018 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 6 wins, 12 draws, 13 losses (19.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Banik Hrishikesh Kumar?
31 games by Banik Hrishikesh 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.