Prepare against Kanwal K Bhatia
WFM · United Kingdom · World #35,908 classical · FIDE ID 407496
Our database contains 450 games by Kanwal K Bhatia, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kanwal K Bhatia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kanwal K 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 | 1,954 | 2,133 | Sep 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,009 | 2,112 | Aug 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,957 | 2,036 | Nov 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 450 | 173 | 88 | 189 | 38.4% |
| As White | 226 | 99 | 41 | 86 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 224 | 74 | 47 | 103 | 33.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kanwal K Bhatia's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kanwal K Bhatia's side.
First moves as White (226 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 222 | 98.2% | 52.9% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| a4 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 52.9% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Bhatia usually continues c3 (54.8% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Bhatia usually continues Nf3 (51.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Bhatia usually continues d4 (46.1% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Bhatia usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Bhatia usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (133 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 125 | 94.0% | 46.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 3.0% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 60 | 93.8% | 44.2% |
| c5 | 3 | 4.7% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Kanwal K Bhatia's chess games
All 450 games by Kanwal K Bhatia 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: 173 wins, 88 draws, 189 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 73 | 33/14/26 | 45.2% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 36 | 12/9/15 | 33.3% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 35 | 12/7/16 | 34.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 29 | 13/4/12 | 44.8% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 27 | 8/8/11 | 29.6% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 18 | 8/3/7 | 44.4% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 15 | 4/4/7 | 26.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 15 | 5/4/6 | 33.3% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C31 | King's Gambit | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2014 | Dagne Ciuksyte | 2,355 | chT1a-BCF 1314 (4NCL) | B22 |
| Mar 2012 | Susan K Lalic | 2,263 | chT-BCFa 1112 (4NCL) | C45 |
| Sep 1996 | Clive L Waters | 2,235 | 1st Northumbrian Masters | B07 |
| May 2011 | Marcus E Osborne | 2,231 | chT2-BCF 1011 (4NCL) | C05 |
| Oct 2013 | Ian L Snape | 2,218 | ch-4NCL Rapid | C31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch U12 Girls | 1993 | 22 | 11.5 | – |
| ch-ENG w | 2019 | 20 | 16 | 2,134 |
| 99th ch-GBR | 2012 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,991 |
| Wch U10 Girls | 1991 | 11 | 6.5 | – |
| Wch U14 Girls | 1995 | 11 | 5 | 2,093 |
| 1st WMSG Blitz Team w | 2008 | 10 | 6 | 2,164 |
| 1st WMSG Rapid Team w | 2008 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,967 |
| Bornholm w | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,052 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kanwal K Bhatia's chess games?
450 games by Kanwal K Bhatia, 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 Kanwal K Bhatia has played.
What does Kanwal K Bhatia play on the first move as White?
Across 226 games with White in our database, Kanwal K Bhatia opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games), 1.d4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kanwal K Bhatia answers 1...e5 (94% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games).
What openings does Kanwal K Bhatia play as White?
As White, Kanwal K Bhatia's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (73 games, 45.2% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (36 games, 33.3% win rate); Ponziani Opening (14 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 226 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kanwal K Bhatia play as Black?
As Black, Kanwal K Bhatia most often plays: Benoni Defense (35 games, 34.3% win rate); Scotch Game (29 games, 44.8% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (27 games, 29.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 224 games.
What is Kanwal K Bhatia's FIDE rating?
Kanwal K Bhatia is currently rated 1,954 in classical chess, 2,009 in rapid and 1,957 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,133 (Sep 2016).
How many games has Kanwal K Bhatia played?
Our database contains 450 games by Kanwal K Bhatia, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 173 wins, 88 draws, 189 losses (38.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kanwal K Bhatia?
450 games by Kanwal K 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.