Prepare against Kavin Mohan
FM · MYS · World #3,588 classical · FIDE ID 5739047
Our database contains 105 games by Kavin Mohan, covering Apr 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Kavin Mohan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kavin Mohan 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 | 2,316 | 2,360 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,257 | 2,266 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,161 | 2,254 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 105 | 40 | 27 | 38 | 38.1% |
| As White | 54 | 25 | 12 | 17 | 46.3% |
| As Black | 51 | 15 | 15 | 21 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kavin Mohan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kavin Mohan's side.
First moves as White (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 37 | 68.5% | 67.6% |
| Nf3 | 17 | 31.5% | 35.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 69% of White games, 67.6% score
- …Nf6 (73% of these games) — Mohan usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (16% of these games) — Mohan usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Mohan usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 31% of White games, 35.3% score
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Mohan usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Mohan usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Mohan usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 50.0% | 54.5% |
| e6 | 5 | 22.7% | 10.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 68.4% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 26.3% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Kavin Mohan's chess games
All 105 games by Kavin Mohan in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2018 - 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: 40 wins, 27 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Réti Opening | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| E11 | Catalan | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A35 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Bharath,Subramaniyam H | 2,591 | 1st 3-0 Thu 16th Jul 2026 | B08 |
| Jun 2026 | Kazakouski,Valery | 2,587 | Titled Tue 9th Jun 2026 | A01 |
| Jun 2026 | Shimanov,A | 2,581 | Titled Tue 9th Jun 2026 | A06 |
| Aug 2026 | Li Tian Yeoh | 2,492 | 2nd MCF GM-IM Invitational Round Robin Chess Championship 2026 - GM NORM | A45 |
| Jun 2026 | Di Berardino,D | 2,465 | Titled Tue 9th Jun 2026 | D85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 32 | 17 | 2,374 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,319 |
| FIDE World Bl Team Pool C | 2026 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,280 |
| Chess Hub MCF 1st GM IM | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,451 |
| 2nd MCF GM-IM Invitational Round Robin Chess Championship 2026 - GM NORM | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,401 |
| Malaysian Masters | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,197 |
| Malaysian Chess Championship 2026 @ UTeM Melaka | Open | 2026 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,305 |
| 20th Malaysian Open | 2025 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,547 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kavin Mohan's chess games?
105 games by Kavin Mohan, from Apr 2018 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 Kavin Mohan has played.
What does Kavin Mohan play on the first move as White?
Across 54 games with White in our database, Kavin Mohan opens with 1.d4 (69% of games), 1.Nf3 (31% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kavin Mohan answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e6 (23% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (68% of games), 1...g6 (26% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Kavin Mohan play as White?
As White, Kavin Mohan's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Catalan (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 54 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kavin Mohan play as Black?
As Black, Kavin Mohan most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Modern Defense (6 games, 83.3% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 51 games.
What is Kavin Mohan's FIDE rating?
Kavin Mohan is currently rated 2,316 in classical chess, 2,257 in rapid and 2,161 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,360 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Kavin Mohan played?
Our database contains 105 games by Kavin Mohan, covering Apr 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 27 draws, 38 losses (38.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kavin Mohan?
105 games by Kavin Mohan 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.