Prepare against Kanishka Bhatia
WCM · United Kingdom · World #16,213 classical · FIDE ID 2410095
When preparing against Kanishka Bhatia, expect 1.e4 in 43% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (25% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (65%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 31.3% over 16 games.
Our database contains 439 games by Kanishka Bhatia, covering Dec 2021 to Sep 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 | 2,093 | 2,093 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,889 | 1,889 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,005 | 2,015 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 439 | 170 | 40 | 229 | 38.7% |
| As White | 215 | 82 | 15 | 118 | 38.1% |
| As Black | 224 | 88 | 25 | 111 | 39.3% |
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 (213 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 92 | 43.2% | 40.8% |
| d4 | 76 | 35.7% | 41.4% |
| Nf3 | 27 | 12.7% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 10 | 4.7% | 35.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 1.9% | 37.5% |
| e3 | 3 | 1.4% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 43% 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 — 36% of White games, 41.4% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Bhatia usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Bhatia usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …f5 (3% of these games) — Bhatia usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (106 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 26 | 24.5% | 42.3% |
| c5 | 20 | 18.9% | 30.0% |
| d6 | 20 | 18.9% | 52.5% |
| e6 | 19 | 17.9% | 42.1% |
| c6 | 11 | 10.4% | 54.5% |
| g6 | 6 | 5.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 48 | 64.9% | 53.1% |
| e5 | 9 | 12.2% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 8 | 10.8% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 4 | 5.4% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 4.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.7% | 25.0% |
Kanishka Bhatia's chess games
All 439 games by Kanishka Bhatia in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2021 - 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: 170 wins, 40 draws, 229 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 25 | 8/1/16 | 32.0% |
| 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% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 4/0/6 | 40.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 24 | 10/1/13 | 41.7% |
| C41 | Philidor | 13 | 6/1/6 | 46.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 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% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| 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% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | Jose Fernando Cuenca Jimenez | 2,479 | Titled Tue Late | A45 |
| Dec 2024 | Ivan 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 Thu 28th May 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,176 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,080 |
| 25th ch-EUR Indiv w | 2025 | 11 | 4 | 1,970 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 1-25 | 2026 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,055 |
| Gilbert Cup | 2023 | 10 | 6 | 1,616 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kanishka Bhatia's chess games?
439 games by Kanishka Bhatia, from Dec 2021 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 Kanishka Bhatia has played.
What does Kanishka Bhatia play on the first move as White?
Across 213 games with White in our database, Kanishka Bhatia opens with 1.e4 (43% of games), 1.d4 (36% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kanishka Bhatia answers 1...e5 (25% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games), 1...d6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (65% 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 (25 games, 32.0% win rate); Sicilian (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Réti Opening (15 games, 46.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 215 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 (24 games, 41.7% win rate); Philidor (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Modern Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 224 games.
What is Kanishka Bhatia's FIDE rating?
Kanishka Bhatia is currently rated 2,093 in classical chess, 1,889 in rapid and 2,005 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,093 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Kanishka Bhatia played?
Our database contains 439 games by Kanishka Bhatia, covering Dec 2021 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 170 wins, 40 draws, 229 losses (38.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kanishka Bhatia?
439 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.