Prepare against Dhanesh Bajnath
NLD · World #70,314 classical · FIDE ID 40104842
When preparing against Dhanesh Bajnath, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Dhanesh Bajnath, covering Nov 2023 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Dhanesh Bajnath's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dhanesh Bajnath 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 | 1,821 | 1,893 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,684 | 1,734 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,821 | 1,821 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 12 | 5 | 13 | 40.0% |
| As White | 16 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 14 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dhanesh Bajnath's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dhanesh Bajnath's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 100.0% | 46.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 46.9% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Bajnath usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Bajnath usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Bajnath usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 5 | 55.6% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 44.4% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Dhanesh Bajnath's chess games
All 30 games by Dhanesh Bajnath in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2023 - 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: 12 wins, 5 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D17 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C94 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | Anton Bakels | 1,963 | Hoogeveen 2026 Ochtend | B92 |
| Apr 2026 | Dylan Roersma | 1,846 | Dutch Youth Championship 2026 | U14 | B32 |
| Aug 2026 | Imre Uitermark | 1,800 | Open Nederlandse Jeugdkampioenschappen 2026 | ABC | B33 |
| Mar 2026 | Janosch Braun | 1,728 | Reykjavik Open 2026 | D17 |
| Aug 2026 | Kyo Zantingh | 1,720 | Open Nederlandse Jeugdkampioenschappen 2026 | ABC | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open Nederlandse Jeugdkampioenschappen 2026 | ABC | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,872 |
| Reykjavik Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,894 |
| Dutch Youth Championship 2026 | U14 | 2026 | 9 | 3 | 1,703 |
| Hoogeveen 2026 Ochtend | 2026 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,907 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dhanesh Bajnath's chess games?
30 games by Dhanesh Bajnath, from Nov 2023 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 Dhanesh Bajnath has played.
What does Dhanesh Bajnath play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Dhanesh Bajnath opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dhanesh Bajnath answers 1...e5 (56% of games), 1...c6 (44% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Dhanesh Bajnath play as White?
As White, Dhanesh Bajnath's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dhanesh Bajnath play as Black?
As Black, Dhanesh Bajnath most often plays: Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Dhanesh Bajnath's FIDE rating?
Dhanesh Bajnath is currently rated 1,821 in classical chess, 1,684 in rapid and 1,821 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,893 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Dhanesh Bajnath played?
Our database contains 30 games by Dhanesh Bajnath, covering Nov 2023 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 5 draws, 13 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dhanesh Bajnath?
30 games by Dhanesh Bajnath 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.