Prepare against Gangolli Kishan
India · World #20,655 classical · FIDE ID 5049350
When preparing against Gangolli Kishan, expect 1.d4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (93%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 63.6% over 22 games.
Our database contains 185 games by Gangolli Kishan, covering Jul 2007 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Gangolli Kishan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gangolli Kishan 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 | 2,052 | 2,128 | Oct 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,061 | 2,061 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,006 | 2,006 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 185 | 83 | 61 | 41 | 44.9% |
| As White | 94 | 49 | 29 | 16 | 52.1% |
| As Black | 91 | 34 | 32 | 25 | 37.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gangolli Kishan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gangolli Kishan's side.
First moves as White (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 93 | 98.9% | 67.7% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 67.7% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Kishan usually continues c4 (63.8% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Kishan usually continues c4 (70.7% score)
- …g6 (3% of these games) — Kishan usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c6 (100% of these games) — Kishan usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 37 | 82.2% | 54.1% |
| e5 | 7 | 15.6% | 57.1% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 92.6% | 58.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
Gangolli Kishan's chess games
All 185 games by Gangolli Kishan in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - Sep 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: 83 wins, 61 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 22 | 14/6/2 | 63.6% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 11 | 5/5/1 | 45.5% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| D22 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/6/0 | 25.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C01 | French Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2022 | Lakshmi Srihari | 2,356 | 59th ch-IND | C54 |
| Feb 2023 | Alexey Streltsov | 2,317 | FIDE Disabilities Olympiad | C18 |
| Jul 2019 | Ashritha Eswaran | 2,257 | 12th Paracin Summer Open A | D08 |
| Jul 2019 | Sham Bratkovic | 2,237 | 12th Paracin Summer Open A | C09 |
| Jul 2019 | Mullick,Raahil | 2,211 | 12th Paracin Summer Open A | E73 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-IND AICF blind 10th | 2014 | 12 | 10 | 2,043 |
| FIDE Disabilities Olympiad | 2025 | 12 | 10 | 2,339 |
| Bhubaneswar KIIT Cup Blind | 2013 | 12 | 9.5 | 1,933 |
| 59th ch-IND | 2023 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,124 |
| 14th IBCA Wch Blind | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,201 |
| 12th Paracin Summer Open A | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,287 |
| 15th IBCA Olympiad | 2017 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,293 |
| 14th IBCA-ol blind | 2012 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,330 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gangolli Kishan's chess games?
185 games by Gangolli Kishan, from Jul 2007 to Sep 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 Gangolli Kishan has played.
What does Gangolli Kishan play on the first move as White?
Across 94 games with White in our database, Gangolli Kishan opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gangolli Kishan answers 1...e6 (82% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Gangolli Kishan play as White?
As White, Gangolli Kishan's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (22 games, 63.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 70.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 94 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gangolli Kishan play as Black?
As Black, Gangolli Kishan most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 91 games.
What is Gangolli Kishan's FIDE rating?
Gangolli Kishan is currently rated 2,052 in classical chess, 2,061 in rapid and 2,006 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,128 (Oct 2021).
How many games has Gangolli Kishan played?
Our database contains 185 games by Gangolli Kishan, covering Jul 2007 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 83 wins, 61 draws, 41 losses (44.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gangolli Kishan?
185 games by Gangolli Kishan 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.