Prepare against Daaevik Wadhawan
IM · India · World #2,177 classical · FIDE ID 45015724
When preparing against Daaevik Wadhawan, expect 1.d4 in 38% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (49% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 147 games by Daaevik Wadhawan, covering Jun 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Daaevik Wadhawan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daaevik Wadhawan 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 | 2,375 | 2,419 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,139 | 2,139 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,004 | 2,085 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 147 | 43 | 76 | 28 | 29.3% |
| As White | 73 | 25 | 38 | 10 | 34.2% |
| As Black | 74 | 18 | 38 | 18 | 24.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daaevik Wadhawan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daaevik Wadhawan's side.
First moves as White (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 28 | 38.4% | 57.1% |
| Nf3 | 24 | 32.9% | 62.5% |
| e4 | 18 | 24.7% | 61.1% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.7% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 38% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Wadhawan usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Wadhawan usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …c6 (4% of these games) — Wadhawan usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 33% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Wadhawan usually continues g3 (68.8% score)
- …d5 (46% of these games) — Wadhawan usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (4% of these games) — Wadhawan usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 19 | 48.7% | 47.4% |
| c5 | 14 | 35.9% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 5.1% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 100.0% | 56.3% |
Daaevik Wadhawan's chess games
All 147 games by Daaevik Wadhawan in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2015 - 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: 43 wins, 76 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| E45 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A19 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Yifan Hou | 2,633 | ch-Paris IdF Masters | B10 |
| Aug 2026 | Eytan Rozen | 2,513 | Kanizsa Open 2026 | C26 |
| Jun 2025 | Daniel W Gormally | 2,435 | IV Janos Rigo Mem GMA | E48 |
| Aug 2026 | Momchil Nikolov | 2,430 | RUDAR 36A GM 2026 | E28 |
| Jun 2026 | Vignesh Advaith Vemula | 2,421 | 360 One Masters 2026 | B48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SixDays Budapest July IMB | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,318 |
| Fantastico GM Mix 13 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,433 |
| IV Janos Rigo Mem GMA | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,399 |
| Kanizsa Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,404 |
| Fantastico GM Mix 11 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,363 |
| Grand Hotel Kielce Open | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,333 |
| SixDays Budapest Jan IM A | 2026 | 9 | 7 | 2,449 |
| RUDAR 36A GM 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,444 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daaevik Wadhawan's chess games?
147 games by Daaevik Wadhawan, from Jun 2015 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 Daaevik Wadhawan has played.
What does Daaevik Wadhawan play on the first move as White?
Across 73 games with White in our database, Daaevik Wadhawan opens with 1.d4 (38% of games), 1.Nf3 (33% of games), 1.e4 (25% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daaevik Wadhawan answers 1...c6 (49% of games), 1...c5 (36% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Daaevik Wadhawan play as White?
As White, Daaevik Wadhawan's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 73 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daaevik Wadhawan play as Black?
As Black, Daaevik Wadhawan most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 14.3% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 74 games.
What is Daaevik Wadhawan's FIDE rating?
Daaevik Wadhawan is currently rated 2,375 in classical chess, 2,139 in rapid and 2,004 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,419 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Daaevik Wadhawan played?
Our database contains 147 games by Daaevik Wadhawan, covering Jun 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 76 draws, 28 losses (29.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daaevik Wadhawan?
147 games by Daaevik Wadhawan 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.