Prepare against Dhyaan Patel
India · World #43,632 classical · FIDE ID 33435642
When preparing against Dhyaan Patel, expect 1.e4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 35 games by Dhyaan Patel, covering Jan 2023 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Dhyaan Patel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dhyaan Patel 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 | 1,920 | 1,977 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,896 | 1,896 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,798 | 1,798 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 11 | 4 | 19 | 31.4% |
| As White | 17 | 5 | 1 | 10 | 29.4% |
| As Black | 18 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 33.3% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2021-2026): 250 rated games against 231 different opponents, across 27 events in 1 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 | 47 | 28 | 10 | 9 | 59.6% | 1,589 | 1,698 | 11 |
| Rapid | 27 | 15 | 2 | 10 | 55.6% | 1,613 | 1,658 | 5 |
| Blitz | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 75.0% | 1,792 | 1,952 | 5 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 87 | 26 | 21 | 40 | 29.9% |
| Against lower-rated | 85 | 63 | 19 | 3 | 74.1% |
Wins over titled players: 3 vs CM · 1 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 27 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 64 | 39 | 11 | 14 | 1,774 | 1,909 |
| 2025 | 86 | 54 | 16 | 16 | 1,709 | 1,850 |
| 2024 | 54 | 30 | 14 | 10 | 1,596 | 1,639 |
| 2023 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1,425 | 1,185 |
| 2022 | 28 | 13 | 2 | 13 | 1,243 | 1,055 |
| 2021 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 1,381 | 981 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dhyaan Patel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dhyaan Patel's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 11 | 64.7% | 27.3% |
| d4 | 6 | 35.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 65% of White games, 27.3% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Patel usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …Nf6 (18% of these games) — Patel usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Patel usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 35% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Patel usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Patel usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 5 | 71.4% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 28.6% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 100.0% | 16.7% |
Dhyaan Patel's chess games
All 35 games by Dhyaan Patel in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 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: 11 wins, 4 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A50 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 1/0/1 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D89 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E94 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C72 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C46 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Vihaan Karthikeya N | 2,252 | Titled Tue 2nd Jun 2026 | B40 |
| Jun 2026 | Vasile Carafizi | 2,148 | Titled Tue 2nd Jun 2026 | C72 |
| Jul 2026 | Gerardo Fernandez Hernandez | 2,148 | Titled Tue 14th Jul 2026 | C46 |
| Oct 2026 | Manyeki Nathaniel | 2,055 | 1st Commonwealth Schools Chess Championship 2026 | Classical | Open | A07 |
| Jul 2026 | Olga Yushko | 2,017 | Titled Tue 14th Jul 2026 | B02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 22 | 6 | 1,896 |
| 4th Gujarat International Open Grandmasters Chess Tournament-2026 | Category B | 2026 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,947 |
| 1st Commonwealth Schools Chess Championship 2026 | Classical | Open | 2026 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,894 |
| 13th Indian National Amateur Championship 2026 | Open U2000 | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 1,779 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dhyaan Patel's chess games?
35 games by Dhyaan Patel, from Jan 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 Dhyaan Patel has played.
What does Dhyaan Patel play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Dhyaan Patel opens with 1.e4 (65% of games), 1.d4 (35% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dhyaan Patel answers 1...e5 (71% of games), 1...e6 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Dhyaan Patel play as White?
As White, Dhyaan Patel's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dhyaan Patel play as Black?
As Black, Dhyaan Patel most often plays: Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Dhyaan Patel's FIDE rating?
Dhyaan Patel is currently rated 1,920 in classical chess, 1,896 in rapid and 1,798 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,977 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Dhyaan Patel played?
Our database contains 35 games by Dhyaan Patel, covering Jan 2023 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 4 draws, 19 losses (31.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dhyaan Patel?
35 games by Dhyaan Patel 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.