Prepare against Humpy Koneru
GM · India · World #431 classical · FIDE ID 5008123
Our database contains 2,302 games by Humpy Koneru, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Humpy Koneru's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Humpy Koneru 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 | 2,524 | 2,623 | Jul 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,436 | 2,626 | Dec 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,398 | 2,589 | May 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,302 | 968 | 757 | 577 | 42.1% |
| As White | 1,166 | 559 | 363 | 244 | 47.9% |
| As Black | 1,136 | 409 | 394 | 333 | 36.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Humpy Koneru's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Humpy Koneru's side.
First moves as White (1,166 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 849 | 72.8% | 64.3% |
| Nf3 | 256 | 22.0% | 59.8% |
| c4 | 40 | 3.4% | 67.5% |
| e4 | 12 | 1.0% | 66.7% |
| g3 | 7 | 0.6% | 78.6% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 73% of White games, 64.3% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Koneru usually continues c4 (63.5% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Koneru usually continues c4 (67.4% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Koneru usually continues c4 (53.1% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 22% of White games, 59.8% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Koneru usually continues c4 (52.6% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Koneru usually continues d4 (63.2% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Koneru usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (568 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 325 | 57.2% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 113 | 19.9% | 55.8% |
| c6 | 50 | 8.8% | 57.0% |
| g6 | 43 | 7.6% | 61.6% |
| d6 | 26 | 4.6% | 53.8% |
| e6 | 11 | 1.9% | 22.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (404 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 248 | 61.4% | 54.8% |
| d5 | 99 | 24.5% | 50.5% |
| e6 | 34 | 8.4% | 58.8% |
| g6 | 7 | 1.7% | 71.4% |
| f5 | 6 | 1.5% | 58.3% |
| d6 | 6 | 1.5% | 75.0% |
Humpy Koneru's chess games
All 2,302 games by Humpy Koneru in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 968 wins, 757 draws, 577 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 174 | 82/54/38 | 47.1% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 171 | 99/43/29 | 57.9% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 86 | 37/28/21 | 43.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 67 | 33/23/11 | 49.3% |
| D79 | King's Indian Defense | 58 | 23/22/13 | 39.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 47 | 20/18/9 | 42.6% |
| A15 | English Opening | 46 | 22/7/17 | 47.8% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 46 | 14/22/10 | 30.4% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 45 | 26/11/8 | 57.8% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 33 | 17/9/7 | 51.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 104 | 23/57/24 | 22.1% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 95 | 45/21/29 | 47.4% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 79 | 30/22/27 | 38.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 53 | 30/7/16 | 56.6% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 52 | 18/21/13 | 34.6% |
| E04 | Catalan | 50 | 17/20/13 | 34.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 35 | 14/13/8 | 40.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 32 | 9/15/8 | 28.1% |
| A13 | English Opening | 31 | 13/12/6 | 41.9% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 30 | 11/14/5 | 36.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2007 | Evgenij Miroshnichenko | 2,671 | 17th Abu Dhabi Open | E62 |
| Oct 2015 | Yifan Hou | 2,671 | Monte Carlo FIDE GP w | E07 |
| Oct 2006 | Anatoly Karpov | 2,668 | Cap d'Agde B | D27 |
| Jun 2016 | S.P. Sethuraman | 2,653 | chT-IND League | D11 |
| Sep 2006 | Alexander Areshchenko | 2,641 | 7th Lausanne YM | D72 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch Blitz w | 2023 | 102 | 64.5 | 2,495 |
| Wch Rapid w | 2023 | 76 | 52 | 2,538 |
| Beijing Sportaccord Blitz w | 2014 | 75 | 40 | 2,552 |
| World-ch w k.o. | 2018 | 60 | 39.5 | 2,490 |
| Tata Steel India Blitz w | 2024 | 54 | 30.5 | 2,516 |
| Wch Blitz Final w | 2012 | 43 | 25.5 | 2,520 |
| ch-Commonwealth | 2015 | 39 | 23 | 2,370 |
| Speed Chess GP4 w | 2020 | 39 | 20 | 2,526 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Alexandra Kosteniuk (76 games) · Yifan Hou (66 games) · Nana Dzagnidze (63 games) · Kateryna Lagno (58 games) · Anna Muzychuk (50 games) · Harika Dronavalli (41 games) · Wenjun Ju (40 games) · Bibisara Assaubayeva (40 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Humpy Koneru's chess games?
2,302 games by Humpy Koneru, from Apr 2003 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 Humpy Koneru has played.
What does Humpy Koneru play on the first move as White?
Across 1,166 games with White in our database, Humpy Koneru opens with 1.d4 (73% of games), 1.Nf3 (22% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Humpy Koneru answers 1...e5 (57% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (61% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games).
What openings does Humpy Koneru play as White?
As White, Humpy Koneru's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (174 games, 47.1% win rate); Slav Defense (171 games, 57.9% win rate); Réti Opening (86 games, 43.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,166 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Humpy Koneru play as Black?
As Black, Humpy Koneru most often plays: Petrov's Defense (104 games, 22.1% win rate); Sicilian (95 games, 47.4% win rate); Indian Defense (79 games, 38.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,136 games.
What is Humpy Koneru's FIDE rating?
Humpy Koneru is currently rated 2,524 in classical chess, 2,436 in rapid and 2,398 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,623 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Humpy Koneru played?
Our database contains 2,302 games by Humpy Koneru, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 968 wins, 757 draws, 577 losses (42.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Humpy Koneru?
2,302 games by Humpy Koneru 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.