Prepare against Jai Kothari
United Kingdom · World #13,391 classical · FIDE ID 477117
When preparing against Jai Kothari, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Benoni Defense as Black, 26.3% over 19 games.
Our database contains 218 games by Jai Kothari, covering Jan 2019 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Jai Kothari's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jai Kothari 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 | 2,124 | 2,160 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,955 | 2,037 | Aug 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,065 | 2,065 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 218 | 97 | 55 | 66 | 44.5% |
| As White | 112 | 55 | 25 | 32 | 49.1% |
| As Black | 106 | 42 | 30 | 34 | 39.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jai Kothari's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jai Kothari's side.
First moves as White (112 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 107 | 95.5% | 61.7% |
| d4 | 4 | 3.6% | 12.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 61.7% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Kothari usually continues Nc3 (67.4% score)
- …c6 (21% of these games) — Kothari usually continues d4 (56.8% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Kothari usually continues Nf3 (73.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 12.5% score
- …d5 (75% of these games) — Kothari usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Kothari usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 50.0% | 60.9% |
| e5 | 14 | 30.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 9 | 19.6% | 72.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 30 | 71.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 8 | 19.0% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 9.5% | 75.0% |
Jai Kothari's chess games
All 218 games by Jai Kothari in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2019 - 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: 97 wins, 55 draws, 66 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 23 | 13/5/5 | 56.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 16 | 6/4/6 | 37.5% |
| C00 | French Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| B54 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B14 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 19 | 5/6/8 | 26.3% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A45 | London System | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Gudmundur Kjartansson | 2,367 | Sussex University Masters Blitz-1 | C96 |
| May 2025 | Koby Kalavannan | 2,303 | 3rd Cambridge Int Open | B23 |
| Jul 2026 | Indy Southcott-Moyers | 2,290 | Sussex University Masters Blitz-2 | A48 |
| Aug 2026 | Omar Eltigani | 2,269 | VI Mindsports Int Open | A45 |
| Mar 2024 | Elmira Mirzoeva | 2,250 | British Rapidplay | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Rapidplay | 2025 | 22 | 14 | 2,109 |
| chT-BCF4 U18 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 16 | 12.5 | 1,618 |
| Wightlink Int Masters | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 1,989 |
| V Kingston Inv 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,217 |
| Sussex University Masters | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,156 |
| Sussex University Masters Blitz-1 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,021 |
| chT4-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 1,996 |
| Sussex University Masters Blitz-2 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,102 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jai Kothari's chess games?
218 games by Jai Kothari, from Jan 2019 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 Jai Kothari has played.
What does Jai Kothari play on the first move as White?
Across 112 games with White in our database, Jai Kothari opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jai Kothari answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e5 (30% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games).
What openings does Jai Kothari play as White?
As White, Jai Kothari's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (23 games, 56.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (16 games, 37.5% win rate); French Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 112 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jai Kothari play as Black?
As Black, Jai Kothari most often plays: Benoni Defense (19 games, 26.3% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (8 games, 25.0% win rate); London System (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 106 games.
What is Jai Kothari's FIDE rating?
Jai Kothari is currently rated 2,124 in classical chess, 1,955 in rapid and 2,065 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,160 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Jai Kothari played?
Our database contains 218 games by Jai Kothari, covering Jan 2019 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 97 wins, 55 draws, 66 losses (44.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jai Kothari?
218 games by Jai Kothari 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.