Prepare against Dhyana Patel
WFM · India · World #21,392 classical · FIDE ID 35006908
When preparing against Dhyana Patel, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Dhyana Patel, covering Oct 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Dhyana Patel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dhyana 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 | 2,046 | 2,155 | Jul 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,012 | 2,055 | Jan 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,998 | 2,055 | Jan 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 5 | 12 | 13 | 16.7% |
| As White | 15 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 20.0% |
| As Black | 15 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 13.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dhyana Patel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dhyana Patel's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 93.3% | 42.9% |
| d4 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 42.9% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Patel usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Patel usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Patel usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Patel usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
Dhyana Patel's chess games
All 30 games by Dhyana Patel in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2013 - 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: 5 wins, 12 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D70 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D82 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | Michael Lee | 2,329 | 18th SPICE Cup Open | C42 |
| Feb 2025 | Andrew Jing | 2,259 | NY IMC President's Day | B42 |
| Mar 2026 | Gergana Peycheva | 2,197 | College Final Four w | D85 |
| Mar 2026 | Naledi Marape | 1,920 | College Final Four w | B23 |
| Mar 2026 | Lauren Tovias | 1,575 | College Final Four w | E60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NY IMC President's Day | 2025 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,084 |
| 18th SPICE Cup Open | 2024 | 7 | 2 | 2,129 |
| Summer Prague Open 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,173 |
| College Final Four w | 2026 | 3 | 3 | 2,297 |
| Olomouc Chess Summer 2026 | B3 - MI | 2026 | 3 | 1 | 2,170 |
| Pan-Am Intercollegiate | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 2,019 |
| 37th Czech Open A 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,886 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dhyana Patel's chess games?
30 games by Dhyana Patel, from Oct 2013 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 Dhyana Patel has played.
What does Dhyana Patel play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Dhyana Patel opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dhyana Patel answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Dhyana Patel play as White?
As White, Dhyana Patel's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dhyana Patel play as Black?
As Black, Dhyana Patel most often plays: Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Dhyana Patel's FIDE rating?
Dhyana Patel is currently rated 2,046 in classical chess, 2,012 in rapid and 1,998 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,155 (Jul 2023).
How many games has Dhyana Patel played?
Our database contains 30 games by Dhyana Patel, covering Oct 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 5 wins, 12 draws, 13 losses (16.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dhyana Patel?
30 games by Dhyana 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.