Prepare against Kannan Vaidyanathan
FM · United States · World #2,992 classical · FIDE ID 30987245
When preparing against Kannan Vaidyanathan, expect 1.d4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (82%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 35.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 164 games by Kannan Vaidyanathan, covering Jul 2022 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Kannan Vaidyanathan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kannan Vaidyanathan 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 | 2,314 | 2,377 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,212 | 2,224 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,902 | 1,970 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 164 | 43 | 57 | 63 | 26.2% |
| As White | 80 | 22 | 29 | 28 | 27.5% |
| As Black | 84 | 21 | 28 | 35 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kannan Vaidyanathan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kannan Vaidyanathan's side.
First moves as White (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 60 | 75.9% | 41.7% |
| e4 | 19 | 24.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 76% of White games, 41.7% score
- …Nf6 (72% of these games) — Vaidyanathan usually continues c4 (48.8% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Vaidyanathan usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d6 (3% of these games) — Vaidyanathan usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 24% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Vaidyanathan usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (37% of these games) — Vaidyanathan usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Vaidyanathan usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 33 | 94.3% | 43.9% |
| e5 | 2 | 5.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 82.1% | 52.2% |
| d5 | 5 | 17.9% | 50.0% |
Kannan Vaidyanathan's chess games
All 164 games by Kannan Vaidyanathan in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2022 - 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: 43 wins, 57 draws, 63 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 15 | 6/5/4 | 40.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D38 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B89 | Sicilian | 20 | 7/5/8 | 35.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| A15 | English Opening | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| D79 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D78 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Nitish Belurkar | 2,466 | Pune IGM RR 2026 | B66 |
| Jul 2026 | Anastasiia Hnatyshyn | 2,465 | Titled Tue 28th Jul 2026 | B11 |
| Aug 2026 | Alexander Gelman | 2,422 | Titled Tue 4th Aug 2026 | A45 |
| Sep 2026 | Azer Mirzoev | 2,418 | SixDays Budapest Sept 2026 | GM-A | A50 |
| May 2026 | Hussain Besou | 2,409 | 4th Munich GM2 2026 | E49 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 22 | 12 | 2,325 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 30th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,180 |
| 50 IM RUDAR 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,187 |
| SixDays Budapest Sept 2026 | GM-A | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,400 |
| Radnicki CC IM 2 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,300 |
| 6th Gambit Closed Tournament | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,443 |
| SixDays Budapest Sept | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,206 |
| Budapest 1 Week Aug IMB | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,173 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kannan Vaidyanathan's chess games?
164 games by Kannan Vaidyanathan, from Jul 2022 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 Kannan Vaidyanathan has played.
What does Kannan Vaidyanathan play on the first move as White?
Across 79 games with White in our database, Kannan Vaidyanathan opens with 1.d4 (76% of games), 1.e4 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kannan Vaidyanathan answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games).
What openings does Kannan Vaidyanathan play as White?
As White, Kannan Vaidyanathan's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 80 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kannan Vaidyanathan play as Black?
As Black, Kannan Vaidyanathan most often plays: Sicilian (20 games, 35.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 84 games.
What is Kannan Vaidyanathan's FIDE rating?
Kannan Vaidyanathan is currently rated 2,314 in classical chess, 2,212 in rapid and 1,902 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,377 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Kannan Vaidyanathan played?
Our database contains 164 games by Kannan Vaidyanathan, covering Jul 2022 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 57 draws, 63 losses (26.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kannan Vaidyanathan?
164 games by Kannan Vaidyanathan 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.