Prepare against Jaiveer Mahendru
FM · India · World #3,323 classical · FIDE ID 25611151
Our database contains 654 games by Jaiveer Mahendru, covering Jan 2016 to Aug 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 | 2,326 | 2,392 | Oct 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,302 | 2,302 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,139 | 2,294 | Jan 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 654 | 321 | 50 | 283 | 49.1% |
| As White | 331 | 176 | 27 | 128 | 53.2% |
| As Black | 323 | 145 | 23 | 155 | 44.9% |
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 (331 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 96 | 29.0% | 54.7% |
| f4 | 92 | 27.8% | 62.5% |
| d4 | 90 | 27.2% | 53.3% |
| Nf3 | 28 | 8.5% | 53.6% |
| c4 | 11 | 3.3% | 59.1% |
| e3 | 5 | 1.5% | 80.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 29% of White games, 54.7% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Mahendru usually continues Nf3 (47.7% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Mahendru usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Mahendru usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 28% of White games, 62.5% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Mahendru usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …Nf6 (15% of these games) — Mahendru usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Mahendru usually continues Nf3 (77.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (161 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 59 | 36.6% | 46.6% |
| c6 | 55 | 34.2% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 21 | 13.0% | 42.9% |
| e5 | 19 | 11.8% | 39.5% |
| a6 | 3 | 1.9% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.2% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (101 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 64 | 63.4% | 52.3% |
| d5 | 18 | 17.8% | 44.4% |
| e6 | 10 | 9.9% | 60.0% |
| c6 | 5 | 5.0% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Jaiveer Mahendru's chess games
All 654 games by Jaiveer Mahendru in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2016 - 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: 321 wins, 50 draws, 283 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A02 | Bird's opening | 92 | 55/5/32 | 59.8% |
| 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% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 6/0/6 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 9/0/1 | 90.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| E34 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
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 | 19 | 8/4/7 | 42.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 17 | 6/0/11 | 35.3% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 14 | 8/0/6 | 57.1% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
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 | B10 |
| Jul 2026 | Mendonca,Leon Luke | 2,616 | 1st 3-0 Thu 16th Jul 2026 | A02 |
| Nov 2024 | Martyn Kravtsiv | 2,598 | Titled Tue Early | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 327 | 176 | 2,319 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 100 | 52 | 2,283 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 28th May 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,297 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,333 |
| 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 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 30th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,230 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jaiveer Mahendru's chess games?
654 games by Jaiveer Mahendru, from Jan 2016 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 Jaiveer Mahendru has played.
What does Jaiveer Mahendru play on the first move as White?
Across 331 games with White in our database, Jaiveer Mahendru opens with 1.e4 (29% of games), 1.f4 (28% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jaiveer Mahendru answers 1...e6 (37% of games), 1...c6 (34% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...e6 (10% 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 (92 games, 59.8% win rate); Sicilian (23 games, 34.8% win rate); Indian Defense (20 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 331 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 (19 games, 42.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 323 games.
What is Jaiveer Mahendru's FIDE rating?
Jaiveer Mahendru is currently rated 2,326 in classical chess, 2,302 in rapid and 2,139 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,392 (Oct 2023).
How many games has Jaiveer Mahendru played?
Our database contains 654 games by Jaiveer Mahendru, covering Jan 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 321 wins, 50 draws, 283 losses (49.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jaiveer Mahendru?
654 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.