Prepare against Jaiveer Mahendru
FM · India · World #3,796 classical · FIDE ID 25611151
When preparing against Jaiveer Mahendru, expect 1.f4 in 32% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (37% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (65%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French Defense as Black, 31.8% over 22 games.
Our database contains 706 games by Jaiveer Mahendru, covering Jan 2016 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Jaiveer Mahendru's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jaiveer Mahendru 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 | 2,310 | 2,392 | Oct 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,274 | 2,302 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,098 | 2,294 | Jan 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 706 | 351 | 53 | 302 | 49.7% |
| As White | 358 | 196 | 28 | 134 | 54.7% |
| As Black | 348 | 155 | 25 | 168 | 44.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jaiveer Mahendru's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jaiveer Mahendru's side.
First moves as White (358 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f4 | 113 | 31.6% | 65.5% |
| e4 | 100 | 27.9% | 55.5% |
| d4 | 90 | 25.1% | 53.3% |
| Nf3 | 29 | 8.1% | 55.2% |
| c4 | 12 | 3.4% | 54.2% |
| e3 | 5 | 1.4% | 80.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.f4 — 32% of White games, 65.5% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Mahendru usually continues Nf3 (65.3% score)
- …Nf6 (14% of these games) — Mahendru usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Mahendru usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 28% of White games, 55.5% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Mahendru usually continues Nf3 (48.9% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Mahendru usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Mahendru usually continues d4 (45.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (172 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 64 | 37.2% | 50.8% |
| e6 | 59 | 34.3% | 46.6% |
| c5 | 21 | 12.2% | 42.9% |
| e5 | 20 | 11.6% | 37.5% |
| a6 | 4 | 2.3% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.2% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (110 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 71 | 64.5% | 52.1% |
| d5 | 18 | 16.4% | 44.4% |
| e6 | 10 | 9.1% | 60.0% |
| c6 | 6 | 5.5% | 50.0% |
| a6 | 2 | 1.8% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
Jaiveer Mahendru's chess games
All 706 games by Jaiveer Mahendru in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2016 - 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: 351 wins, 53 draws, 302 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A02 | Bird's opening | 113 | 71/6/36 | 62.8% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 23 | 8/5/10 | 34.8% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 20 | 10/0/10 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 14 | 5/1/8 | 35.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 6/0/6 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 9/0/1 | 90.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| E34 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 26 | 12/2/12 | 46.2% |
| C10 | French Defense | 22 | 7/1/14 | 31.8% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 21 | 9/4/8 | 42.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 20 | 8/0/12 | 40.0% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 14 | 8/0/6 | 57.1% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 11 | 5/0/6 | 45.5% |
| A45 | London System | 10 | 4/0/6 | 40.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 9 | 8/0/1 | 88.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | Volodar Murzin | 2,664 | Titled Tue Early | B90 |
| Nov 2024 | Frederik Svane | 2,654 | Titled Tue Early | B13 |
| May 2026 | Etienne Bacrot | 2,626 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | A20 |
| Jul 2026 | Leon Luke Mendonca | 2,616 | 1st 3-0 Thu 16th Jul 2026 | A02 |
| Aug 2026 | Nils Grandelius | 2,603 | Titled Tue 11th Aug 2026 | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 345 | 188 | 2,327 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 100 | 52 | 2,283 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 13th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,442 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 30th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,230 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 23rd Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,315 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 21st May 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,316 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 25th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,378 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,333 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jaiveer Mahendru's chess games?
706 games by Jaiveer Mahendru, from Jan 2016 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 Jaiveer Mahendru has played.
What does Jaiveer Mahendru play on the first move as White?
Across 358 games with White in our database, Jaiveer Mahendru opens with 1.f4 (32% of games), 1.e4 (28% of games), 1.d4 (25% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jaiveer Mahendru answers 1...c6 (37% of games), 1...e6 (34% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (65% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games).
What openings does Jaiveer Mahendru play as White?
As White, Jaiveer Mahendru's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (113 games, 62.8% win rate); Sicilian (23 games, 34.8% win rate); Indian Defense (20 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 358 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jaiveer Mahendru play as Black?
As Black, Jaiveer Mahendru most often plays: Indian Defense (26 games, 46.2% win rate); French Defense (22 games, 31.8% win rate); Réti Opening (21 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 348 games.
What is Jaiveer Mahendru's FIDE rating?
Jaiveer Mahendru is currently rated 2,310 in classical chess, 2,274 in rapid and 2,098 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,392 (Oct 2023).
How many games has Jaiveer Mahendru played?
Our database contains 706 games by Jaiveer Mahendru, covering Jan 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 351 wins, 53 draws, 302 losses (49.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jaiveer Mahendru?
706 games by Jaiveer Mahendru 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.