Prepare against Chirag Hosdurga
United Kingdom · World #45,300 classical · FIDE ID 438189
When preparing against Chirag Hosdurga, expect 1.d4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (59%).
Our database contains 139 games by Chirag Hosdurga, covering Sep 2016 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Chirag Hosdurga's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Chirag Hosdurga 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 | 1,912 | 1,963 | Aug 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,912 | 1,912 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,867 | 1,867 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 139 | 54 | 30 | 55 | 38.8% |
| As White | 71 | 25 | 19 | 27 | 35.2% |
| As Black | 68 | 29 | 11 | 28 | 42.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Chirag Hosdurga's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Chirag Hosdurga's side.
First moves as White (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 54 | 76.1% | 47.2% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 21.1% | 56.7% |
| e3 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 76% of White games, 47.2% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Hosdurga usually continues c4 (43.9% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Hosdurga usually continues c4 (46.4% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Hosdurga usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 21% of White games, 56.7% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Hosdurga usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Hosdurga usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Hosdurga usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 22 | 66.7% | 59.1% |
| c6 | 6 | 18.2% | 91.7% |
| e5 | 5 | 15.2% | 70.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 59.3% | 18.8% |
| d5 | 9 | 33.3% | 55.6% |
| c5 | 2 | 7.4% | 50.0% |
Chirag Hosdurga's chess games
All 139 games by Chirag Hosdurga in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2016 - 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: 54 wins, 30 draws, 55 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A21 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2020 | Carles Martin Barcelo | 2,231 | Sitges Sunway Online Open | B51 |
| Jul 2019 | Yichen Han | 2,217 | 22nd Telford 4NCL Open | E76 |
| Dec 2018 | Jere Lindholm | 2,130 | 10th London Classic Open | D91 |
| Jul 2019 | Timothy P Seymour | 2,129 | 22nd Telford 4NCL Open | E61 |
| Aug 2021 | Jacob D Yoon | 2,116 | Newcastle Northumbria Masters | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Universities Chess Association Championships 2026 | Blitz | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,891 |
| 112th ch-GBR Major Open | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,952 |
| British Universities Chess Association Championships 2026 | Championships | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,018 |
| 106th ch-GBR Major | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,840 |
| 10th London Classic Open | 2018 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,107 |
| Newcastle Northumbria Masters | 2021 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,083 |
| ch-BCF U14 | 2018 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,632 |
| ch-BCF U12 | 2016 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,477 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Chirag Hosdurga's chess games?
139 games by Chirag Hosdurga, from Sep 2016 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 Chirag Hosdurga has played.
What does Chirag Hosdurga play on the first move as White?
Across 71 games with White in our database, Chirag Hosdurga opens with 1.d4 (76% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games), 1.e3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Chirag Hosdurga answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...c6 (18% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (59% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games).
What openings does Chirag Hosdurga play as White?
As White, Chirag Hosdurga's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 71 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Chirag Hosdurga play as Black?
As Black, Chirag Hosdurga most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 68 games.
What is Chirag Hosdurga's FIDE rating?
Chirag Hosdurga is currently rated 1,912 in classical chess, 1,912 in rapid and 1,867 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,963 (Aug 2019).
How many games has Chirag Hosdurga played?
Our database contains 139 games by Chirag Hosdurga, covering Sep 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 54 wins, 30 draws, 55 losses (38.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Chirag Hosdurga?
139 games by Chirag Hosdurga 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.