Prepare against Devnani Kush
India · World #7,827 classical · FIDE ID 45093806
When preparing against Devnani Kush, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 73 games by Devnani Kush, covering Jul 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Devnani Kush's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Devnani Kush 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 | 2,209 | 2,250 | Jul 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,135 | 2,135 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,059 | 2,060 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 19 | 22 | 32 | 26.0% |
| As White | 34 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 29.4% |
| As Black | 39 | 9 | 12 | 18 | 23.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Devnani Kush's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Devnani Kush's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 34 | 100.0% | 44.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 44.1% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Kush usually continues c4 (46.7% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Kush usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Kush usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
Devnani Kush's chess games
All 73 games by Devnani Kush in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2015 - Aug 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: 19 wins, 22 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 3/2/7 | 25.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | Nhat Minh To | 2,314 | Vezerkepzo IMA Nov | D38 |
| Aug 2026 | Martin Cerveny | 2,310 | 27th Olomouc B1 IM 2026 | A41 |
| Apr 2026 | Vishal Sareen | 2,305 | FSIM April 2026 | B23 |
| Aug 2026 | Sebastian Plischki | 2,257 | 27th Olomouc B1 IM 2026 | E73 |
| Jun 2026 | Adam Szeberenyi | 2,256 | FSIMA June 2026 | D41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31st Abu Dhabi Blitz Open | 2025 | 10 | 5 | 2,040 |
| 3rd Kumania IM 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 3 | 2,126 |
| 27th Olomouc B1 IM 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,337 |
| FSIM April 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,079 |
| FSIMA June 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,184 |
| FSIM February | 2026 | 8 | 3 | 2,162 |
| Muscat Nights Int. | 2026 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,012 |
| Vezerkepzo IMA Nov | 2024 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,172 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Devnani Kush's chess games?
73 games by Devnani Kush, from Jul 2015 to Aug 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 Devnani Kush has played.
What does Devnani Kush play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Devnani Kush opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Devnani Kush answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Devnani Kush play as White?
As White, Devnani Kush's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Devnani Kush play as Black?
As Black, Devnani Kush most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Devnani Kush's FIDE rating?
Devnani Kush is currently rated 2,209 in classical chess, 2,135 in rapid and 2,059 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,250 (Jul 2024).
How many games has Devnani Kush played?
Our database contains 73 games by Devnani Kush, covering Jul 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 22 draws, 32 losses (26.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Devnani Kush?
73 games by Devnani Kush 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.