Prepare against Kavin Venkatesan
FM · Ireland · World #4,221 classical · FIDE ID 2512602
Our database contains 489 games by Kavin Venkatesan, covering Apr 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Kavin Venkatesan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kavin Venkatesan 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 | 2,297 | 2,313 | Nov 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,218 | 2,218 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,208 | 2,226 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 489 | 173 | 126 | 189 | 35.4% |
| As White | 249 | 95 | 64 | 89 | 38.2% |
| As Black | 240 | 78 | 62 | 100 | 32.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kavin Venkatesan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kavin Venkatesan's side.
First moves as White (248 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 215 | 86.7% | 49.3% |
| c4 | 17 | 6.9% | 55.9% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 2.4% | 83.3% |
| e4 | 6 | 2.4% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 4 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 87% of White games, 49.3% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Venkatesan usually continues c4 (48.8% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Venkatesan usually continues c4 (54.6% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Venkatesan usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- 1.c4 — 7% of White games, 55.9% score
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Venkatesan usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Venkatesan usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Venkatesan usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (115 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 111 | 96.5% | 42.3% |
| b6 | 2 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 83 | 92.2% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Kavin Venkatesan's chess games
All 489 games by Kavin Venkatesan 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: 173 wins, 126 draws, 189 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 41 | 15/12/14 | 36.6% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 30 | 7/10/13 | 23.3% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 16 | 7/3/6 | 43.8% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 4/2/9 | 26.7% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 7/0/2 | 77.8% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 35 | 9/9/17 | 25.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 34 | 7/9/18 | 20.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 24 | 7/7/10 | 29.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 19 | 8/4/7 | 42.1% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 12 | 6/5/1 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| E05 | Catalan | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2024 | Johan-Sebastian Christiansen | 2,655 | Titled Tue Early | B50 |
| Jul 2023 | Ernesto J. Fernandez Guillen | 2,467 | 4th Valencia Cuna Open | D35 |
| Jan 2025 | Prraneeth Vuppala | 2,450 | Titled Tue Early | A00 |
| Feb 2024 | Vjacheslav Weetik | 2,423 | Titled Tue Late | E49 |
| Sep 2021 | Peter T Roberson | 2,421 | chT1-BCF S4 (4NCL) online | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 147 | 66 | 2,224 |
| Glorney Cup | 2022 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,869 |
| World Cup U14 Prel | 2021 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,669 |
| 5th elllobregat Open | 2024 | 10 | 4 | 2,160 |
| ch-IRL | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,107 |
| Dublin Irish New Year IM1 | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 2,215 |
| Newcastle Northumbria Masters IM | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,290 |
| ch-EU Hybrid U14 | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,670 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kavin Venkatesan's chess games?
489 games by Kavin Venkatesan, 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 Venkatesan has played.
What does Kavin Venkatesan play on the first move as White?
Across 248 games with White in our database, Kavin Venkatesan opens with 1.d4 (87% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kavin Venkatesan answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...b6 (2% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games).
What openings does Kavin Venkatesan play as White?
As White, Kavin Venkatesan's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (41 games, 36.6% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation (30 games, 23.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack (16 games, 43.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 249 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kavin Venkatesan play as Black?
As Black, Kavin Venkatesan most often plays: Sicilian (35 games, 25.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (34 games, 20.6% win rate); Indian Defense (24 games, 29.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 240 games.
What is Kavin Venkatesan's FIDE rating?
Kavin Venkatesan is currently rated 2,297 in classical chess, 2,218 in rapid and 2,208 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,313 (Nov 2023).
How many games has Kavin Venkatesan played?
Our database contains 489 games by Kavin Venkatesan, covering Apr 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 173 wins, 126 draws, 189 losses (35.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kavin Venkatesan?
489 games by Kavin Venkatesan 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.