Prepare against Kaustubh Kodihalli
United States · World #21,515 classical · FIDE ID 30956455
When preparing against Kaustubh Kodihalli, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (79%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 20.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 156 games by Kaustubh Kodihalli, covering Jan 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kaustubh Kodihalli's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kaustubh Kodihalli 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 | 2,045 | 2,162 | Dec 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,035 | 2,038 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 156 | 56 | 18 | 82 | 35.9% |
| As White | 73 | 27 | 7 | 39 | 37.0% |
| As Black | 83 | 29 | 11 | 43 | 34.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kaustubh Kodihalli's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kaustubh Kodihalli's side.
First moves as White (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 72 | 98.6% | 41.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 41.0% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Kodihalli usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Kodihalli usually continues Nf3 (53.6% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Kodihalli usually continues d4 (56.3% score)
- 1.b3 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Kodihalli usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 33 | 84.6% | 36.4% |
| e5 | 6 | 15.4% | 41.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 19 | 79.2% | 63.2% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 20.8% | 20.0% |
Kaustubh Kodihalli's chess games
All 156 games by Kaustubh Kodihalli in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2019 - 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: 56 wins, 18 draws, 82 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A31 | Sicilian | 15 | 3/1/11 | 20.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 4/2/8 | 28.6% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 12 | 2/1/9 | 16.7% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Jurica Srbis | 2,409 | Titled Tue Early | D45 |
| Jun 2024 | Joaquin Fiorito | 2,404 | Titled Tue Late | B15 |
| Jul 2024 | Roberto Junio Brito Molina | 2,373 | Titled Tue Early | D04 |
| Jun 2024 | Juan Cruz Arias | 2,342 | Titled Tue Late | B12 |
| Jul 2024 | Alexander Devaev | 2,325 | Titled Tue Early | D10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 135 | 56.5 | 2,155 |
| 1st New World Chess Int | 2020 | 15 | 6.5 | 2,193 |
| 52nd World Open | 2024 | 2 | 1 | 2,153 |
| 52nd Annual World Open | 2024 | 2 | 1 | 2,153 |
| ch-Pan American U16 34th | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,836 |
| 122nd US Open | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 2,217 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kaustubh Kodihalli's chess games?
156 games by Kaustubh Kodihalli, from Jan 2019 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 Kaustubh Kodihalli has played.
What does Kaustubh Kodihalli play on the first move as White?
Across 73 games with White in our database, Kaustubh Kodihalli opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.b3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kaustubh Kodihalli answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (79% of games), 1...Nf6 (21% of games).
What openings does Kaustubh Kodihalli play as White?
As White, Kaustubh Kodihalli's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (15 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 73 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kaustubh Kodihalli play as Black?
As Black, Kaustubh Kodihalli most often plays: Sicilian: Rossolimo (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Slav Defense (12 games, 58.3% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 83 games.
What is Kaustubh Kodihalli's FIDE rating?
Kaustubh Kodihalli is currently rated 2,045 in classical chess and 2,035 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,162 (Dec 2024).
How many games has Kaustubh Kodihalli played?
Our database contains 156 games by Kaustubh Kodihalli, covering Jan 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 56 wins, 18 draws, 82 losses (35.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kaustubh Kodihalli?
156 games by Kaustubh Kodihalli 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.