Prepare against Kaushal Khandhar
MYS · World #25,313 classical · FIDE ID 5702763
Our database contains 103 games by Kaushal Khandhar, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kaushal Khandhar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kaushal Khandhar 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 | 2,016 | 2,035 | May 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,948 | 1,988 | Mar 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,012 | 2,012 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 103 | 35 | 21 | 47 | 34.0% |
| As White | 50 | 19 | 8 | 23 | 38.0% |
| As Black | 53 | 16 | 13 | 24 | 30.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kaushal Khandhar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kaushal Khandhar's side.
First moves as White (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 43 | 86.0% | 46.5% |
| e4 | 4 | 8.0% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 46.5% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Khandhar usually continues Bf4 (43.3% score)
- …d5 (12% of these games) — Khandhar usually continues Bf4 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Khandhar usually continues d5 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 8% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Khandhar usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Khandhar usually continues d3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Khandhar usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 14 | 73.7% | 57.1% |
| c6 | 4 | 21.1% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 72.2% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
Kaushal Khandhar's chess games
All 103 games by Kaushal Khandhar in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2006 - 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: 35 wins, 21 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 17 | 5/3/9 | 29.4% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A05 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A12 | Réti Opening | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| D00 | London System | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D60 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2022 | Miroslav Zufic | 2,366 | 34th Pula Open | B08 |
| Jan 2016 | Zhuo Ren Lim | 2,218 | Shah Alam | B51 |
| Dec 2018 | Xin Hao Looi | 2,177 | 10th Penang Open | A47 |
| Dec 2016 | Ashvin Sivakumar | 2,172 | 8th Penang Open | A48 |
| Jan 2024 | Stefan Arndt | 2,130 | 22nd Prague Open | E14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th Penang Open | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,054 |
| 8th Penang Open | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,952 |
| 11th Penang Open | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,836 |
| Krakow Open B | 2022 | 8 | 5 | 2,033 |
| 28th Krakow Open A | 2018 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,860 |
| 5th Johor Open | 2018 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,879 |
| 15th Penang Open A | 2023 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,500 |
| ch-MAS | 2024 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,838 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kaushal Khandhar's chess games?
103 games by Kaushal Khandhar, from Apr 2006 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 Kaushal Khandhar has played.
What does Kaushal Khandhar play on the first move as White?
Across 50 games with White in our database, Kaushal Khandhar opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games), 1.g3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kaushal Khandhar answers 1...e6 (74% of games), 1...c6 (21% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (72% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Kaushal Khandhar play as White?
As White, Kaushal Khandhar's most-played openings in our database are: London System (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 50 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kaushal Khandhar play as Black?
As Black, Kaushal Khandhar most often plays: Réti Opening (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); London System (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 53 games.
What is Kaushal Khandhar's FIDE rating?
Kaushal Khandhar is currently rated 2,016 in classical chess, 1,948 in rapid and 2,012 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,035 (May 2016).
How many games has Kaushal Khandhar played?
Our database contains 103 games by Kaushal Khandhar, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 21 draws, 47 losses (34.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kaushal Khandhar?
103 games by Kaushal Khandhar 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.