Prepare against Kanishka S
India · World #64,361 classical · FIDE ID 25731564
When preparing against Kanishka S, expect 1.c4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 45 games by Kanishka S, covering Mar 2018 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Kanishka S's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kanishka S 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 | 1,841 | 1,929 | Jan 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,715 | 1,798 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,762 | 1,762 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 11 | 13 | 21 | 24.4% |
| As White | 27 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 22.2% |
| As Black | 18 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 27.8% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2017-2026): 1,051 rated games against 866 different opponents, across 116 events in 6 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 636 | 319 | 144 | 173 | 50.2% | 1,519 | 1,587 | 20 |
| Rapid | 109 | 58 | 22 | 29 | 53.2% | 1,544 | 1,602 | 17 |
| Blitz | 47 | 24 | 4 | 19 | 51.1% | 1,593 | 1,583 | 7 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 300 | 63 | 76 | 161 | 21.0% |
| Against lower-rated | 501 | 315 | 121 | 65 | 62.9% |
Wins over titled players: 8 vs FM · 2 vs CM · 6 vs WIM · 22 vs WFM · 22 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
4 tournament wins from 112 events, 2 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 73 | 36 | 24 | 13 | 1,694 | 1,809 |
| 2025 | 144 | 73 | 42 | 29 | 1,691 | 1,795 |
| 2024 | 153 | 87 | 28 | 38 | 1,665 | 1,782 |
| 2023 | 147 | 77 | 36 | 34 | 1,543 | 1,650 |
| 2022 | 203 | 105 | 42 | 56 | 1,555 | 1,638 |
| 2021 | 54 | 31 | 11 | 12 | 1,488 | 1,566 |
| 2020 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1,430 | 1,364 |
| 2019 | 116 | 53 | 19 | 44 | 1,380 | 1,206 |
| 2018 | 93 | 34 | 18 | 41 | 1,238 | 1,110 |
| 2017 | 59 | 17 | 9 | 33 | 1,212 | 881 |
Where Kanishka S has played
India (104) · Sri Lanka (5) · Indonesia (3) · Malaysia (2) · Italy (1) · Romania (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kanishka S's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kanishka S's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 22 | 81.5% | 38.6% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 11.1% | 66.7% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 81% of White games, 38.6% score
- …e5 (41% of these games) — S usually continues Nc3 (38.9% score)
- …c5 (23% of these games) — S usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- …b6 (14% of these games) — S usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 11% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — S usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — S usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 6 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 33.3% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 75.0% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Kanishka S's chess games
All 45 games by Kanishka S in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2018 - Oct 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, 13 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| A10 | English Opening | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D40 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A33 | Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2022 | Miruna-Daria Lehaci | 2,199 | Wch U18 Girls | A15 |
| Sep 2022 | Maria Eizaguerri Floris | 2,159 | Wch U18 Girls | A25 |
| Sep 2022 | Ema Obada | 2,093 | Wch U18 Girls | B12 |
| Oct 2024 | Arshiya Das | 2,035 | 50th ch-IND w | B12 |
| Jul 2023 | M. Priyadarshini | 2,034 | 49th ch-IND w | D40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch U16 Girls | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,903 |
| Wch U18 Girls | 2022 | 8 | 5 | 2,231 |
| Asian Junior Girls 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 3 | 1,903 |
| 49th ch-IND w | 2023 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,049 |
| 50th ch-IND w | 2024 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,004 |
| 40th Wch U20 Girls | 2024 | 4 | 1 | 1,855 |
| 23rd RCC Int. Classical | 2025 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,074 |
| 48th ch-IND w | 2022 | 2 | 0 | 1,727 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kanishka S's chess games?
45 games by Kanishka S, from Mar 2018 to Oct 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 S has played.
What does Kanishka S play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Kanishka S opens with 1.c4 (81% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kanishka S answers 1...c6 (67% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Kanishka S play as White?
As White, Kanishka S's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (9 games, 22.2% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 12.5% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kanishka S play as Black?
As Black, Kanishka S most often plays: Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Kanishka S's FIDE rating?
Kanishka S is currently rated 1,841 in classical chess, 1,715 in rapid and 1,762 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,929 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Kanishka S played?
Our database contains 45 games by Kanishka S, covering Mar 2018 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 13 draws, 21 losses (24.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kanishka S?
45 games by Kanishka S 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.