Prepare against Karan Kukreja
United Kingdom · World #39,943 classical · FIDE ID 458821
When preparing against Karan Kukreja, expect 1.d4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 46 games by Karan Kukreja, covering Nov 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Karan Kukreja's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karan Kukreja 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 | 1,935 | 1,974 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,941 | 2,023 | Dec 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,013 | 2,013 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 21 | 17 | 8 | 45.7% |
| As White | 24 | 10 | 10 | 4 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 22 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karan Kukreja's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karan Kukreja's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 23 | 95.8% | 65.2% |
| e4 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 65.2% score
- …d5 (61% of these games) — Kukreja usually continues c4 (85.7% score)
- …Nf6 (26% of these games) — Kukreja usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Kukreja usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 4% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Kukreja usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 16 | 100.0% | 68.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 75.0% | 83.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
Karan Kukreja's chess games
All 46 games by Karan Kukreja in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2019 - Aug 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: 21 wins, 17 draws, 8 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| E01 | Catalan | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| E64 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B08 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2024 | Hayk Mesropyan | 2,066 | ch-ECF Schools | E00 |
| Feb 2026 | Chee Sian Sebastien Chua | 1,928 | British Universities Chess Association Championships 2026 | Plate | D30 |
| Feb 2026 | Toghrul Asadli | 1,890 | British Universities Chess Association Championships 2026 | Plate | B18 |
| Feb 2026 | Benjamin Fearnhead | 1,885 | British Universities Chess Association Championships 2026 | Plate | B12 |
| Aug 2026 | Dominik Swiatkowski | 1,848 | 112th ch-GBR Major Open | B10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT3-BCF U18 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 14 | 9.5 | 1,655 |
| 112th ch-GBR Major Open | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1,906 |
| British Universities Chess Association Championships 2026 | Plate | 2026 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,014 |
| ch-ECF Schools | 2024 | 5 | 3 | 1,941 |
| chT5-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 4 | 2 | 1,489 |
| British Universities Chess Association Championships 2026 | Blitz | 2026 | 2 | 2 | 2,227 |
| chT2-BCF U18 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 2 | 1 | 1,607 |
| 2026 British Chess Championships: | 2026 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,812 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karan Kukreja's chess games?
46 games by Karan Kukreja, from Nov 2019 to Aug 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 Karan Kukreja has played.
What does Karan Kukreja play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Karan Kukreja opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karan Kukreja answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Karan Kukreja play as White?
As White, Karan Kukreja's most-played openings in our database are: London System (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Catalan (8 games, 62.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karan Kukreja play as Black?
As Black, Karan Kukreja most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Karan Kukreja's FIDE rating?
Karan Kukreja is currently rated 1,935 in classical chess, 1,941 in rapid and 2,013 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,974 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Karan Kukreja played?
Our database contains 46 games by Karan Kukreja, covering Nov 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 17 draws, 8 losses (45.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karan Kukreja?
46 games by Karan Kukreja 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.