Prepare against Bhavesh Mahajan
CM · India · World #19,795 classical · FIDE ID 25646923
When preparing against Bhavesh Mahajan, expect 1.b3 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...b6 (87% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (53%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Nimzovich-Larsen attack as White, 54.0% over 50 games.
Our database contains 145 games by Bhavesh Mahajan, covering Oct 2016 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Bhavesh Mahajan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bhavesh Mahajan 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 | 2,060 | 2,187 | Nov 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,116 | 2,116 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,125 | 2,125 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 145 | 74 | 10 | 61 | 51.0% |
| As White | 74 | 32 | 7 | 35 | 43.2% |
| As Black | 71 | 42 | 3 | 26 | 59.2% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2016-2026): 374 rated games against 337 different opponents, across 40 events in 2 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 | 254 | 120 | 56 | 78 | 47.2% | 1,743 | 1,789 | 9 |
| Rapid | 18 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 44.4% | 1,659 | 1,704 | 4 |
| Blitz | 46 | 28 | 5 | 13 | 60.9% | 1,934 | 2,064 | 6 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 140 | 32 | 39 | 69 | 22.9% |
| Against lower-rated | 191 | 139 | 29 | 23 | 72.8% |
Wins over titled players: 3 vs GM · 13 vs IM · 11 vs FM · 5 vs CM · 2 vs WGM · 2 vs WIM · 1 vs WFM · 1 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 40 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 36 | 29 | 4 | 3 | 1,798 | 2,086 |
| 2020 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1,952 | 1,992 |
| 2019 | 148 | 72 | 28 | 48 | 1,974 | 2,039 |
| 2018 | 77 | 42 | 17 | 18 | 1,641 | 1,750 |
| 2017 | 56 | 28 | 14 | 14 | 1,479 | 1,554 |
| 2016 | 47 | 19 | 9 | 19 | 1,483 | 1,403 |
Where Bhavesh Mahajan has played
India (31) · Spain (9)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bhavesh Mahajan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bhavesh Mahajan's side.
First moves as White (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b3 | 50 | 90.9% | 58.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 7.3% | 75.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.b3 — 91% of White games, 58.0% score
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Mahajan usually continues Bb2 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Mahajan usually continues Bb2 (83.3% score)
- …Nf6 (18% of these games) — Mahajan usually continues Bb2 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Mahajan usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Mahajan usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (25% of these games) — Mahajan usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b6 | 27 | 87.1% | 74.1% |
| e5 | 4 | 12.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 53.3% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 40.0% | 66.7% |
| b6 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
Bhavesh Mahajan's chess games
All 145 games by Bhavesh Mahajan in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2016 - 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: 74 wins, 10 draws, 61 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 50 | 27/4/19 | 54.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Owen Defense | 27 | 20/0/7 | 74.1% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E10 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Quang Liem Le | 2,731 | 3rd 3-0 Thursday | A15 |
| Jul 2026 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 2,677 | 1st 3-0 Thu 23rd Jul 2026 | E10 |
| Jun 2026 | Haik M. Martirosyan | 2,651 | 3rd 3-0 Thu 25th Jun 2026 | D37 |
| Jun 2026 | Alexander Grischuk | 2,628 | 3rd 3-0 Thu 11th Jun 2026 | B00 |
| May 2026 | Olexandr Bortnyk | 2,604 | 3rd 3-0 Thursday | A01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 49 | 30 | 2,448 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 11th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 8 | 2,669 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,590 |
| 21st Barcelona Sant Marti Open | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,946 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,575 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,599 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 25th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,357 |
| 42nd Barbera del Valles Open | 2019 | 8 | 3 | 2,162 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bhavesh Mahajan's chess games?
145 games by Bhavesh Mahajan, from Oct 2016 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 Bhavesh Mahajan has played.
What does Bhavesh Mahajan play on the first move as White?
Across 55 games with White in our database, Bhavesh Mahajan opens with 1.b3 (91% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bhavesh Mahajan answers 1...b6 (87% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (53% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games), 1...b6 (7% of games).
What openings does Bhavesh Mahajan play as White?
As White, Bhavesh Mahajan's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (50 games, 54.0% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 74 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bhavesh Mahajan play as Black?
As Black, Bhavesh Mahajan most often plays: Owen Defense (27 games, 74.1% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Réti Opening (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 71 games.
What is Bhavesh Mahajan's FIDE rating?
Bhavesh Mahajan is currently rated 2,060 in classical chess, 2,116 in rapid and 2,125 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,187 (Nov 2019).
How many games has Bhavesh Mahajan played?
Our database contains 145 games by Bhavesh Mahajan, covering Oct 2016 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 74 wins, 10 draws, 61 losses (51.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bhavesh Mahajan?
145 games by Bhavesh Mahajan 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.