Prepare against Kantilal Dave
India · World #91,284 classical · FIDE ID 5000521
When preparing against Kantilal Dave, expect 1.c4 in 58% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (46% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (80%).
Our database contains 68 games by Kantilal Dave, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kantilal Dave's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kantilal Dave 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 | 1,755 | 2,222 | Jan 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,797 | 1,959 | May 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,647 | 1,792 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 15 | 16 | 37 | 22.1% |
| As White | 38 | 8 | 10 | 20 | 21.1% |
| As Black | 30 | 7 | 6 | 17 | 23.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kantilal Dave's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kantilal Dave's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 22 | 57.9% | 40.9% |
| e4 | 9 | 23.7% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 13.2% | 20.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 58% of White games, 40.9% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Dave usually continues Nc3 (30.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Dave usually continues Nc3 (20.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Dave usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 24% of White games, 33.3% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Dave usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Dave usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Dave usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 46.2% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 30.8% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 2 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 80.0% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 20.0% | 75.0% |
Kantilal Dave's chess games
All 68 games by Kantilal Dave in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 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: 15 wins, 16 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A24 | English Opening | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A12 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D22 | Colle System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A18 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E17 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Varugeese Koshy | 2,415 | ch-IND | A36 |
| Jan 1994 | Jayant Suresh Gokhale | 2,395 | ch-IND | A52 |
| Jan 2010 | Rahul Sangma | 2,387 | 8th New Delhi Parsvnath Open | A24 |
| Jan 1994 | Ravi Gopal Hegde | 2,380 | ch-IND | B24 |
| Jan 2008 | Kutwal Shashikant | 2,316 | 6th New Delhi Parsvnath Open | B89 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-IND | 1994 | 19 | 7 | 2,273 |
| Manikyanagar Chanchal Dad Memorial | 2024 | 8 | 5 | 1,799 |
| Jalgaon Open | 2010 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,196 |
| 6th New Delhi Parsvnath Open | 2008 | 6 | 2 | 2,279 |
| 8th New Delhi Parsvnath Open | 2010 | 5 | 1 | 2,174 |
| 45th chB-IND | 2007 | 5 | 1 | 2,099 |
| 7th New Delhi Parsvnath Open | 2009 | 4 | 0.5 | 2,037 |
| 51st chB-IND | 2013 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,832 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kantilal Dave's chess games?
68 games by Kantilal Dave, from Apr 2003 to Jul 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 Kantilal Dave has played.
What does Kantilal Dave play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Kantilal Dave opens with 1.c4 (58% of games), 1.e4 (24% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kantilal Dave answers 1...d5 (46% of games), 1...c5 (31% of games), 1...d6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Kantilal Dave play as White?
As White, Kantilal Dave's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (10 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kantilal Dave play as Black?
As Black, Kantilal Dave most often plays: Slav Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Kantilal Dave's FIDE rating?
Kantilal Dave is currently rated 1,755 in classical chess, 1,797 in rapid and 1,647 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,222 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Kantilal Dave played?
Our database contains 68 games by Kantilal Dave, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 16 draws, 37 losses (22.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kantilal Dave?
68 games by Kantilal Dave 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.