Prepare against Kannan.V
India · World #122,075 classical · FIDE ID 5059836
When preparing against Kannan.V, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Kannan.V, covering Jan 2009 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Kannan.V's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kannan.V 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 | 1,671 | 1,731 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,692 | 1,692 | Nov 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,666 | 1,666 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 16 | 2 | 12 | 53.3% |
| As White | 16 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 62.5% |
| As Black | 14 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 42.9% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2007-2026): 947 rated games against 875 different opponents, across 107 events in 1 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 | 607 | 350 | 62 | 195 | 57.7% | 1,512 | 1,556 | 11 |
| Rapid | 126 | 81 | 6 | 39 | 64.3% | 1,442 | 1,522 | 6 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 227 | 35 | 26 | 166 | 15.4% |
| Against lower-rated | 495 | 348 | 50 | 97 | 70.3% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs GM · 1 vs IM · 6 vs FM · 1 vs WIM · 2 vs WFM · 1 vs WCM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 63 | 41 | 5 | 17 | 1,601 | 1,703 |
| 2025 | 123 | 76 | 13 | 34 | 1,596 | 1,685 |
| 2024 | 63 | 38 | 6 | 19 | 1,627 | 1,707 |
| 2023 | 66 | 36 | 5 | 25 | 1,317 | 1,301 |
| 2022 | 89 | 58 | 8 | 23 | 1,279 | 1,398 |
| 2021 | 13 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 1,195 | 1,235 |
| 2020 | 19 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 1,302 | 1,413 |
| 2019 | 77 | 44 | 8 | 25 | 1,334 | 1,395 |
| 2018 | 39 | 22 | 4 | 13 | 1,387 | 1,453 |
| 2017 | 55 | 36 | 5 | 14 | 1,418 | 1,548 |
| 2016 | 23 | 14 | 2 | 7 | 1,420 | 1,529 |
| 2015 | 47 | 26 | 5 | 16 | 1,562 | 1,618 |
| 2014 | 37 | 23 | 3 | 11 | 1,411 | 1,525 |
| 2013 | 67 | 42 | 5 | 20 | 1,534 | 1,575 |
| 2012 | 21 | 12 | 1 | 8 | 1,725 | 1,671 |
| 2011 | 30 | 18 | 1 | 11 | 1,627 | 1,673 |
| 2010 | 21 | 11 | 3 | 7 | 1,761 | 1,761 |
| 2009 | 51 | 27 | 3 | 21 | 2,030 | 1,716 |
| 2008 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 1,793 | 1,622 |
| 2007 | 32 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 1,951 | 1,674 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kannan.V's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kannan.V's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 100.0% | 68.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 68.8% score
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Kannan.V usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Kannan.V usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …d6 (25% of these games) — Kannan.V usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 42.9% |
Kannan.V's chess games
All 30 games by Kannan.V in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - Nov 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: 16 wins, 2 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | Rinat Satybaldyyev | 2,017 | 4th Asian Chess Championship for Players with Disabilities 2026 | Men & Juniors | B00 |
| Jul 2025 | Denis Denisov | 1,895 | 24th IPCA WCh Rapid | B09 |
| Jul 2025 | Bahadir Gayimnazarov | 1,884 | 24th IPCA WCh Rapid | B23 |
| Nov 2026 | Aman Nauryzgaliyev | 1,880 | 4th Asian Chess Championship for Players with Disabilities 2026 | Men & Juniors | B23 |
| Nov 2026 | Shankar Ramakrishnan | 1,754 | 4th Asian Chess Championship for Players with Disabilities 2026 | Blitz | Men | E73 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24th IPCA WCh Rapid | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,952 |
| 24th IPCA WCh | 2025 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,734 |
| 4th Asian Chess Championship for Players with Disabilities 2026 | Men & Juniors | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 2,016 |
| 4th Asian Chess Championship for Players with Disabilities 2026 | Blitz | Men | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 1,930 |
| 4th Asian Chess Championship for Players with Disabilities 2026 | Rapid | Men | 2026 | 3 | 1 | 1,756 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kannan.V's chess games?
30 games by Kannan.V, from Jan 2009 to Nov 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 Kannan.V has played.
What does Kannan.V play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Kannan.V opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kannan.V answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Kannan.V play as White?
As White, Kannan.V's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kannan.V play as Black?
As Black, Kannan.V most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Kannan.V's FIDE rating?
Kannan.V is currently rated 1,671 in classical chess, 1,692 in rapid and 1,666 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,731 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Kannan.V played?
Our database contains 30 games by Kannan.V, covering Jan 2009 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 2 draws, 12 losses (53.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kannan.V?
30 games by Kannan.V 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.