Prepare against Kailash Madhavan
CHE · World #73,404 classical · FIDE ID 1347705
When preparing against Kailash Madhavan, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 36 games by Kailash Madhavan, covering Jul 2021 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kailash Madhavan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kailash Madhavan 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 | 1,810 | 2,007 | Jun 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,781 | 1,781 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,843 | 1,844 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 11 | 1 | 24 | 30.6% |
| As White | 16 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 20 | 5 | 1 | 14 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kailash Madhavan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kailash Madhavan's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Madhavan usually continues Bf4 (20.0% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Madhavan usually continues Bf4 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Madhavan usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 100.0% | 18.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 100.0% | 35.7% |
Kailash Madhavan's chess games
All 36 games by Kailash Madhavan in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2021 - Jul 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: 11 wins, 1 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Benjamin Brandis | 2,059 | 5th Wohlen Open | B40 |
| May 2024 | Noah Pellegrini | 1,915 | ch-SUI U14 | D02 |
| Jul 2022 | Dimitri Aeschbacher | 1,831 | ch-SUI U12 | B22 |
| Nov 2021 | Yanik Knapp | 1,697 | Serpiano Open | D20 |
| Nov 2021 | Francesco Tedone | 1,522 | Serpiano Open | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SUI U14 | 2024 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,634 |
| ch-SUI U12 | 2022 | 7 | 3 | 1,608 |
| 8th Locarno Open | 2023 | 5 | 2 | 1,447 |
| 8th Adelboden Open | 2021 | 5 | 1 | 1,477 |
| Serpiano Open | 2021 | 5 | 2 | 1,703 |
| Wohlen Open 3rd | 2022 | 4 | 1 | 1,434 |
| Engelberg Open 2nd | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1,563 |
| Davos Open 20th | 2021 | 1 | 0 | 1,425 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kailash Madhavan's chess games?
36 games by Kailash Madhavan, from Jul 2021 to Jul 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 Kailash Madhavan has played.
What does Kailash Madhavan play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Kailash Madhavan opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kailash Madhavan answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Kailash Madhavan play as White?
As White, Kailash Madhavan's most-played openings in our database are: London System (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kailash Madhavan play as Black?
As Black, Kailash Madhavan most often plays: Queen's Gambit Accepted (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Kailash Madhavan's FIDE rating?
Kailash Madhavan is currently rated 1,810 in classical chess, 1,781 in rapid and 1,843 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,007 (Jun 2025).
How many games has Kailash Madhavan played?
Our database contains 36 games by Kailash Madhavan, covering Jul 2021 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 1 draws, 24 losses (30.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kailash Madhavan?
36 games by Kailash Madhavan 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.