Prepare against Dhanush Bharadwaj
FM · India · World #8,715 classical · FIDE ID 25058746
When preparing against Dhanush Bharadwaj, expect 1.c4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%).
Our database contains 72 games by Dhanush Bharadwaj, covering Jan 2012 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Dhanush Bharadwaj's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dhanush Bharadwaj 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 | 2,192 | 2,310 | May 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,207 | 2,207 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,287 | 2,312 | Aug 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 30 | 15 | 27 | 41.7% |
| As White | 34 | 18 | 7 | 9 | 52.9% |
| As Black | 38 | 12 | 8 | 18 | 31.6% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2010-2026): 909 rated games against 826 different opponents, across 100 events in 18 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 665 | 324 | 130 | 211 | 48.7% | 1,830 | 1,885 | 23 |
| Rapid | 75 | 45 | 17 | 13 | 60.0% | 2,006 | 2,173 | 10 |
| Blitz | 151 | 83 | 27 | 41 | 55.0% | 2,103 | 2,207 | 9 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 364 | 96 | 107 | 161 | 26.4% |
| Against lower-rated | 363 | 264 | 52 | 47 | 72.7% |
Wins over titled players: 13 vs GM · 15 vs IM · 31 vs FM · 12 vs CM · 5 vs WGM · 2 vs WIM · 7 vs WFM · 4 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 96 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1,944 | 1,811 |
| 2025 | 15 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 1,964 | 2,124 |
| 2024 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2,216 | 2,149 |
| 2023 | 22 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 2,133 | 2,267 |
| 2022 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2,099 | 2,149 |
| 2017 | 163 | 93 | 33 | 37 | 2,121 | 2,258 |
| 2016 | 147 | 70 | 33 | 44 | 2,132 | 2,201 |
| 2015 | 130 | 73 | 20 | 37 | 1,777 | 1,885 |
| 2014 | 121 | 64 | 31 | 26 | 1,689 | 1,787 |
| 2013 | 133 | 74 | 25 | 34 | 1,640 | 1,665 |
| 2012 | 51 | 24 | 8 | 19 | 1,676 | 1,594 |
| 2011 | 84 | 28 | 11 | 45 | 1,636 | 1,394 |
| 2010 | 26 | 5 | 1 | 20 | 1,861 | 1,461 |
Where Dhanush Bharadwaj has played
India (54) · Czechia (12) · United States (8) · Poland (3) · Switzerland (3) · Uzbekistan (3) · France (2) · Germany (2) · Latvia (2) · Malaysia (2) · Sri Lanka (2) · Georgia (1) · North Macedonia (1) · Montenegro (1) · South Africa (1) · Slovenia (1) · Slovakia (1) · United Arab Emirates (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dhanush Bharadwaj's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dhanush Bharadwaj's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 22 | 64.7% | 61.4% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 32.4% | 72.7% |
| b3 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 65% of White games, 61.4% score
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Bharadwaj usually continues g3 (87.5% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Bharadwaj usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Bharadwaj usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 32% of White games, 72.7% score
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Bharadwaj usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …g6 (27% of these games) — Bharadwaj usually continues e4 (83.3% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Bharadwaj usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 12 | 52.2% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 11 | 47.8% | 54.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 80.0% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Dhanush Bharadwaj's chess games
All 72 games by Dhanush Bharadwaj in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2012 - 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: 30 wins, 15 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 8 | 7/1/0 | 87.5% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2017 | Antoine Manoeuvre | 2,284 | 92nd ch-Paris | B06 |
| Jul 2017 | Fahim Mohammad | 2,255 | 92nd ch-Paris | A40 |
| Jan 2025 | Sila Caglar | 2,228 | Pan-Am Intercollegiate | B13 |
| Aug 2016 | Stefan Gottuk | 2,203 | 29th Kiel Open A | B22 |
| Jul 2016 | Alexander A. Yakimenko | 2,171 | 27th Pardubice Czech Open A | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch U12 | 2016 | 11 | 7 | 2,057 |
| Wch U10 | 2014 | 9 | 8 | 2,000 |
| Cetinje Open | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,218 |
| 29th Kiel Open A | 2016 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,222 |
| Pan-Am Intercollegiate | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,195 |
| 92nd ch-Paris | 2017 | 6 | 2 | 2,183 |
| 7th Penang Open | 2015 | 5 | 3 | 1,639 |
| ch-UAE U15 int | 2015 | 4 | 2 | 1,948 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dhanush Bharadwaj's chess games?
72 games by Dhanush Bharadwaj, from Jan 2012 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 Dhanush Bharadwaj has played.
What does Dhanush Bharadwaj play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Dhanush Bharadwaj opens with 1.c4 (65% of games), 1.Nf3 (32% of games), 1.b3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dhanush Bharadwaj answers 1...c6 (52% of games), 1...c5 (48% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...g6 (20% of games).
What openings does Dhanush Bharadwaj play as White?
As White, Dhanush Bharadwaj's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (8 games, 87.5% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dhanush Bharadwaj play as Black?
As Black, Dhanush Bharadwaj most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Dhanush Bharadwaj's FIDE rating?
Dhanush Bharadwaj is currently rated 2,192 in classical chess, 2,207 in rapid and 2,287 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,310 (May 2016).
How many games has Dhanush Bharadwaj played?
Our database contains 72 games by Dhanush Bharadwaj, covering Jan 2012 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 15 draws, 27 losses (41.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dhanush Bharadwaj?
72 games by Dhanush Bharadwaj 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.