Prepare against Kanishka Bhatia
WCM · United Kingdom · World #18,244 classical · FIDE ID 2410095
Our database contains 429 games by Kanishka Bhatia, covering Dec 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Kanishka Bhatia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kanishka Bhatia 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 | 2,073 | 2,073 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,889 | 1,889 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,015 | 2,015 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 429 | 165 | 39 | 225 | 38.5% |
| As White | 212 | 82 | 14 | 116 | 38.7% |
| As Black | 217 | 83 | 25 | 109 | 38.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kanishka Bhatia's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kanishka Bhatia's side.
First moves as White (210 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 92 | 43.8% | 40.8% |
| d4 | 73 | 34.8% | 42.5% |
| Nf3 | 27 | 12.9% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 10 | 4.8% | 35.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 1.9% | 37.5% |
| e3 | 3 | 1.4% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 44% of White games, 40.8% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Bhatia usually continues Nf3 (23.5% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Bhatia usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Bhatia usually continues Nf3 (34.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 35% of White games, 42.5% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Bhatia usually continues Nf3 (31.3% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Bhatia usually continues c4 (63.3% score)
- …f5 (3% of these games) — Bhatia usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (102 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 26 | 25.5% | 42.3% |
| c5 | 20 | 19.6% | 30.0% |
| d6 | 20 | 19.6% | 52.5% |
| e6 | 15 | 14.7% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 11 | 10.8% | 54.5% |
| g6 | 6 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 47 | 64.4% | 52.1% |
| e5 | 9 | 12.3% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 8 | 11.0% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 4 | 5.5% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 4.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.7% | 25.0% |
Kanishka Bhatia's chess games
All 429 games by Kanishka Bhatia in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2021 - 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: 165 wins, 39 draws, 225 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 24 | 8/1/15 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 16 | 5/0/11 | 31.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 15 | 7/2/6 | 46.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 11 | 3/1/7 | 27.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 4/0/6 | 40.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 23 | 9/1/13 | 39.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 13 | 6/1/6 | 46.2% |
| C41 | Philidor | 13 | 6/1/6 | 46.2% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | Jose Fernando Cuenca Jimenez | 2,479 | Titled Tue Late | A45 |
| Dec 2024 | I Krylov | 2,426 | Titled Tue Late | B10 |
| Jun 2025 | Roy Vagman | 2,403 | Titled Tue Late | E65 |
| Jul 2025 | Jose Francisco R P Neves Veiga | 2,390 | Titled Tue Late | C41 |
| Aug 2025 | Nikolaos Spyropoulos | 2,379 | Titled Tue Late | A10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 256 | 94.5 | 2,070 |
| UK Open Blitz Women Final | 2024 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,008 |
| ch-UK Blitz B | 2023 | 14 | 7.5 | 1,745 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,080 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 28th May 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,176 |
| 25th ch-EUR Indiv w | 2025 | 11 | 4 | 1,970 |
| Gilbert Cup | 2023 | 10 | 6 | 1,616 |
| 111th ch-GBR Major Open | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,022 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kanishka Bhatia's chess games?
429 games by Kanishka Bhatia, from Dec 2021 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 Kanishka Bhatia has played.
What does Kanishka Bhatia play on the first move as White?
Across 210 games with White in our database, Kanishka Bhatia opens with 1.e4 (44% of games), 1.d4 (35% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kanishka Bhatia answers 1...e5 (25% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Kanishka Bhatia play as White?
As White, Kanishka Bhatia's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (24 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Réti Opening (15 games, 46.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 212 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kanishka Bhatia play as Black?
As Black, Kanishka Bhatia most often plays: Indian Defense (23 games, 39.1% win rate); Modern Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Philidor (13 games, 46.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 217 games.
What is Kanishka Bhatia's FIDE rating?
Kanishka Bhatia is currently rated 2,073 in classical chess, 1,889 in rapid and 2,015 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,073 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Kanishka Bhatia played?
Our database contains 429 games by Kanishka Bhatia, covering Dec 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 165 wins, 39 draws, 225 losses (38.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kanishka Bhatia?
429 games by Kanishka Bhatia 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.