Prepare against Eesha Karavade
IM · India · World #5,927 classical · FIDE ID 5012600
When preparing against Eesha Karavade, expect 1.d4 in 51% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (77% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (76%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense as Black, 6.1% over 33 games.
Our database contains 1,608 games by Eesha Karavade, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Eesha Karavade's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eesha Karavade 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 | 2,249 | 2,425 | Nov 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,344 | 2,437 | Jun 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,235 | 2,353 | May 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,608 | 556 | 597 | 455 | 34.6% |
| As White | 791 | 328 | 295 | 168 | 41.5% |
| As Black | 817 | 228 | 302 | 287 | 27.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eesha Karavade's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eesha Karavade's side.
First moves as White (791 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 404 | 51.1% | 59.5% |
| Nf3 | 258 | 32.6% | 61.6% |
| e4 | 103 | 13.0% | 59.2% |
| c4 | 26 | 3.3% | 57.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 51% of White games, 59.5% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Karavade usually continues c4 (58.4% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Karavade usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Karavade usually continues c4 (53.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 33% of White games, 61.6% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Karavade usually continues c4 (65.7% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Karavade usually continues g3 (62.2% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Karavade usually continues c4 (47.2% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (396 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 306 | 77.3% | 51.3% |
| e5 | 60 | 15.2% | 43.3% |
| e6 | 20 | 5.1% | 40.0% |
| c6 | 7 | 1.8% | 28.6% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (286 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 218 | 76.2% | 46.1% |
| d5 | 52 | 18.2% | 52.9% |
| e6 | 14 | 4.9% | 46.4% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Eesha Karavade's chess games
All 1,608 games by Eesha Karavade in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 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: 556 wins, 597 draws, 455 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 72 | 35/24/13 | 48.6% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 59 | 27/20/12 | 45.8% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 59 | 26/18/15 | 44.1% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 52 | 22/22/8 | 42.3% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 51 | 23/14/14 | 45.1% |
| E05 | Catalan | 35 | 17/13/5 | 48.6% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 28 | 10/11/7 | 35.7% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 28 | 15/10/3 | 53.6% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 27 | 15/4/8 | 55.6% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 26 | 8/13/5 | 30.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 125 | 40/40/45 | 32.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 62 | 19/21/22 | 30.6% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 45 | 12/17/16 | 26.7% |
| E04 | Catalan | 40 | 10/14/16 | 25.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 38 | 9/14/15 | 23.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 36 | 13/13/10 | 36.1% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 33 | 2/12/19 | 6.1% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 32 | 10/9/13 | 31.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 29 | 16/8/5 | 55.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 24 | 9/10/5 | 37.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2018 | Alexander Onischuk | 2,681 | PRO League Stage | E32 |
| Jul 2013 | Zbynek Hracek | 2,635 | 24th Pardubice Open Rapid | A37 |
| Feb 2018 | Rinat Jumabayev | 2,614 | 17th Aeroflot Open A | B30 |
| Aug 2012 | Sandipan Chanda | 2,611 | 16th Vlissingen HZ Open | E42 |
| Sep 2022 | Martyn Kravtsiv | 2,598 | Titled Tue Early | D37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 203 | 97.5 | 2,244 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2017 | 38 | 23 | 2,380 |
| Douglas IoM Open | 2018 | 27 | 12.5 | 2,423 |
| ch-Commonwealth | 2008 | 25 | 12.5 | 2,179 |
| Wch U20 Girls | 2005 | 23 | 13 | 2,271 |
| ch-IND w | 2009 | 22 | 13 | 2,311 |
| Wch Blitz w | 2017 | 21 | 9.5 | 2,337 |
| 32nd ch-IND w | 2006 | 18 | 11 | 2,295 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Nisha Mohota (17 games) · Harika Dronavalli (14 games) · Mary Ann Gomes (12 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eesha Karavade's chess games?
1,608 games by Eesha Karavade, from Apr 2003 to Jul 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 Eesha Karavade has played.
What does Eesha Karavade play on the first move as White?
Across 791 games with White in our database, Eesha Karavade opens with 1.d4 (51% of games), 1.Nf3 (33% of games), 1.e4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eesha Karavade answers 1...c5 (77% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (76% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Eesha Karavade play as White?
As White, Eesha Karavade's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (72 games, 48.6% win rate); Indian Defense (59 games, 45.8% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (59 games, 44.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 791 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eesha Karavade play as Black?
As Black, Eesha Karavade most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (125 games, 32.0% win rate); Sicilian (62 games, 30.6% win rate); Indian Defense (45 games, 26.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 817 games.
What is Eesha Karavade's FIDE rating?
Eesha Karavade is currently rated 2,249 in classical chess, 2,344 in rapid and 2,235 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,425 (Nov 2016).
How many games has Eesha Karavade played?
Our database contains 1,608 games by Eesha Karavade, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 556 wins, 597 draws, 455 losses (34.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eesha Karavade?
1,608 games by Eesha Karavade 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.