Prepare against Jani Kushal R
FM · India · World #11,192 classical · FIDE ID 25679988
Our database contains 64 games by Jani Kushal R, covering Jul 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jani Kushal R's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jani Kushal R 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 | 2,152 | 2,326 | Dec 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,027 | 2,027 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,034 | 2,062 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 64 | 12 | 19 | 33 | 18.8% |
| As White | 33 | 7 | 12 | 14 | 21.2% |
| As Black | 31 | 5 | 7 | 19 | 16.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 69.7% | 37.0% |
| d4 | 10 | 30.3% | 45.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 70% of White games, 37.0% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — R usually continues Nf3 (28.6% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — R usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (22% of these games) — R usually continues d4 (30.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 30% of White games, 45.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — R usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — R usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 13 | 86.7% | 42.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 80.0% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 20.0% | 25.0% |
Jani Kushal R's chess games
All 64 games by Jani Kushal R in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 12 wins, 19 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D19 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E47 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E27 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | V Sivuk | 2,519 | Pavlodar Masters | C77 |
| Aug 2024 | Mukhammadzokhid Suyarov | 2,477 | 30th Abu Dhabi Masters | C02 |
| Dec 2024 | Harsh Suresh | 2,420 | Qatar Masters Open | D38 |
| Jan 2025 | Dau Khuong Duy | 2,410 | Hanoi GM1 | E61 |
| Jan 2025 | John Paul Gomez | 2,405 | Hanoi GM2 | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qatar Masters Open | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,406 |
| Hanoi GM2 | 2025 | 9 | 2 | 2,184 |
| Hanoi GM1 | 2025 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,220 |
| Fujairah Global Masters | 2025 | 8 | 2 | 2,121 |
| Pavlodar Masters | 2024 | 6 | 1.5 | 2,290 |
| 44th chT-IND | 2025 | 5 | 2 | 2,083 |
| Grand Hotel Kielce Open | 2025 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,208 |
| 2nd Namma Bengaluru Open | 2025 | 4 | 0.5 | 2,168 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jani Kushal R's chess games?
64 games by Jani Kushal R, from Jul 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 Jani Kushal R has played.
What does Jani Kushal R play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Jani Kushal R opens with 1.e4 (70% of games), 1.d4 (30% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jani Kushal R answers 1...e5 (87% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Jani Kushal R play as White?
As White, Jani Kushal R's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jani Kushal R play as Black?
As Black, Jani Kushal R most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Jani Kushal R's FIDE rating?
Jani Kushal R is currently rated 2,152 in classical chess, 2,027 in rapid and 2,034 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,326 (Dec 2024).
How many games has Jani Kushal R played?
Our database contains 64 games by Jani Kushal R, covering Jul 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 19 draws, 33 losses (18.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jani Kushal R?
64 games by Jani Kushal R 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.