Prepare against Krishna C R G
IM · India · World #1,776 classical · FIDE ID 5018625
When preparing against Krishna C R G, expect 1.d4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (44%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 25.6% over 82 games.
Our database contains 1,165 games by Krishna C R G, covering Apr 2005 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Krishna C R G's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Krishna C R G 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 | 2,395 | 2,481 | Jun 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,282 | 2,395 | May 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,393 | 2,443 | Feb 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,165 | 489 | 362 | 314 | 42.0% |
| As White | 574 | 268 | 182 | 124 | 46.7% |
| As Black | 591 | 221 | 180 | 190 | 37.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Krishna C R G's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Krishna C R G's side.
First moves as White (574 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 419 | 73.0% | 59.9% |
| Nf3 | 141 | 24.6% | 68.4% |
| e4 | 9 | 1.6% | 88.9% |
| c4 | 4 | 0.7% | 75.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 73% of White games, 59.9% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — G usually continues Nf3 (61.0% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — G usually continues c4 (65.2% score)
- …g6 (2% of these games) — G usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 25% of White games, 68.4% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — G usually continues c4 (71.4% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — G usually continues e3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — G usually continues b3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (281 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 240 | 85.4% | 55.0% |
| d6 | 27 | 9.6% | 64.8% |
| c5 | 4 | 1.4% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 0.7% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (198 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 88 | 44.4% | 47.2% |
| Nf6 | 41 | 20.7% | 58.5% |
| f5 | 36 | 18.2% | 52.8% |
| c5 | 19 | 9.6% | 60.5% |
| e6 | 7 | 3.5% | 35.7% |
| d6 | 7 | 3.5% | 78.6% |
Krishna C R G's chess games
All 1,165 games by Krishna C R G in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - 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: 489 wins, 362 draws, 314 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E11 | Catalan | 108 | 42/46/20 | 38.9% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 104 | 46/31/27 | 44.2% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 58 | 33/15/10 | 56.9% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 46 | 28/13/5 | 60.9% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 36 | 19/11/6 | 52.8% |
| A15 | English Opening | 33 | 20/8/5 | 60.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 23 | 9/6/8 | 39.1% |
| D05 | Colle System | 19 | 6/6/7 | 31.6% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 93 | 40/22/31 | 43.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 82 | 21/35/26 | 25.6% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 54 | 21/14/19 | 38.9% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 52 | 18/10/24 | 34.6% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 37 | 13/14/10 | 35.1% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 30 | 14/9/7 | 46.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 26 | 12/7/7 | 46.2% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 21 | 6/7/8 | 28.6% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 18 | 10/5/3 | 55.6% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 18 | 8/6/4 | 44.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2018 | Tamir Nabaty | 2,692 | Douglas IoM Open | D26 |
| May 2022 | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | 2,671 | Titled Tue Early | D70 |
| Jan 2019 | S.P. Sethuraman | 2,665 | 17th Gibraltar Masters | A41 |
| Apr 2022 | Anton Demchenko | 2,654 | Titled Tue Early | E68 |
| Feb 2020 | B. Adhiban | 2,654 | 40th chT-IND | A49 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 67 | 40.5 | 2,441 |
| ch-Commonwealth | 2024 | 27 | 17 | 2,389 |
| Douglas IoM Open | 2018 | 18 | 10 | 2,620 |
| FIDE World Cup AICF Qual | 2021 | 16 | 6 | 2,379 |
| Visakhapatnam Open | 2012 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,490 |
| 59th ch-IND | 2023 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,180 |
| 50th Wch U20 | 2011 | 13 | 7 | 2,254 |
| 49th chA-IND | 2011 | 13 | 6 | 2,323 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Krishna C R G's chess games?
1,165 games by Krishna C R G, from Apr 2005 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 Krishna C R G has played.
What does Krishna C R G play on the first move as White?
Across 574 games with White in our database, Krishna C R G opens with 1.d4 (73% of games), 1.Nf3 (25% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Krishna C R G answers 1...e6 (85% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (44% of games), 1...Nf6 (21% of games), 1...f5 (18% of games).
What openings does Krishna C R G play as White?
As White, Krishna C R G's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (108 games, 38.9% win rate); Indian Defense (104 games, 44.2% win rate); Slav Defense (58 games, 56.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 574 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Krishna C R G play as Black?
As Black, Krishna C R G most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (93 games, 43.0% win rate); Slav Defense (82 games, 25.6% win rate); Dutch Defense (54 games, 38.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 591 games.
What is Krishna C R G's FIDE rating?
Krishna C R G is currently rated 2,395 in classical chess, 2,282 in rapid and 2,393 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,481 (Jun 2019).
How many games has Krishna C R G played?
Our database contains 1,165 games by Krishna C R G, covering Apr 2005 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 489 wins, 362 draws, 314 losses (42.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Krishna C R G?
1,165 games by Krishna C R G 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.