Prepare against Ishaan Sai Kuchibhatla
United Kingdom · World #71,467 classical · FIDE ID 343416420
When preparing against Ishaan Sai Kuchibhatla, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 31 games by Ishaan Sai Kuchibhatla, covering Feb 2025 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Ishaan Sai Kuchibhatla's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ishaan Sai Kuchibhatla 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 | 1,817 | 1,828 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,730 | 1,770 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,852 | 1,852 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 13 | 4 | 14 | 41.9% |
| As White | 16 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 15 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 46.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 93.8% | 46.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 46.7% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Kuchibhatla usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Kuchibhatla usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Kuchibhatla usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 6% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c6 (100% of these games) — Kuchibhatla usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 90.0% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
Ishaan Sai Kuchibhatla's chess games
All 31 games by Ishaan Sai Kuchibhatla in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2025 - 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: 13 wins, 4 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B46 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Sebastian Mokhber-Garcia | 1,991 | 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Open | B35 |
| Aug 2026 | Vincent Sagues | 1,952 | 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Open | C07 |
| Apr 2026 | Yiming Wang | 1,866 | 4th Sussex University Weekend Congress - U2400 | B45 |
| Feb 2026 | Reyansh Saxena | 1,857 | South of England Junior Congress 2026 U13 | B46 |
| Jul 2026 | Jonathan Rubeck | 1,838 | Sussex University Masters U2050 | C05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Open | 2026 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,840 |
| South of England Junior Congress 2026 U13 | 2026 | 6 | 5.5 | 1,967 |
| Golders Green FIDE Rapidplay - September 2026 - Open | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 1,909 |
| 4th Sussex University Weekend Congress - U2400 | 2026 | 4 | 1 | 1,774 |
| Sussex University Masters U2050 | 2026 | 4 | 3 | 1,999 |
| English Youth Championships 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,738 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ishaan Sai Kuchibhatla's chess games?
31 games by Ishaan Sai Kuchibhatla, from Feb 2025 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 Ishaan Sai Kuchibhatla has played.
What does Ishaan Sai Kuchibhatla play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Ishaan Sai Kuchibhatla opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ishaan Sai Kuchibhatla answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Ishaan Sai Kuchibhatla play as White?
As White, Ishaan Sai Kuchibhatla's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ishaan Sai Kuchibhatla play as Black?
As Black, Ishaan Sai Kuchibhatla most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Ishaan Sai Kuchibhatla's FIDE rating?
Ishaan Sai Kuchibhatla is currently rated 1,817 in classical chess, 1,730 in rapid and 1,852 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,828 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Ishaan Sai Kuchibhatla played?
Our database contains 31 games by Ishaan Sai Kuchibhatla, covering Feb 2025 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 4 draws, 14 losses (41.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ishaan Sai Kuchibhatla?
31 games by Ishaan Sai Kuchibhatla 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.