Prepare against Kavin Vijayakumar
India · World #5,671 classical · FIDE ID 33345791
When preparing against Kavin Vijayakumar, expect 1.c4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 50 games by Kavin Vijayakumar, covering Feb 2022 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Kavin Vijayakumar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kavin Vijayakumar 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 | 2,257 | 2,257 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,967 | 1,967 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,978 | 2,008 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 16 | 11 | 23 | 32.0% |
| As White | 25 | 8 | 5 | 12 | 32.0% |
| As Black | 25 | 8 | 6 | 11 | 32.0% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2019-2026): 672 rated games against 606 different opponents, across 74 events in 10 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 310 | 136 | 76 | 98 | 43.9% | 1,715 | 1,747 | 10 |
| Rapid | 94 | 58 | 13 | 23 | 61.7% | 1,518 | 1,630 | 13 |
| Blitz | 50 | 28 | 4 | 18 | 56.0% | 1,851 | 1,917 | 5 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 303 | 67 | 96 | 140 | 22.1% |
| Against lower-rated | 290 | 199 | 40 | 51 | 68.6% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs GM · 6 vs IM · 14 vs FM · 14 vs CM · 4 vs WIM · 2 vs WFM · 3 vs WCM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 80 | 24 | 30 | 26 | 2,158 | 2,148 |
| 2025 | 129 | 57 | 28 | 44 | 1,956 | 1,984 |
| 2024 | 131 | 67 | 27 | 37 | 1,858 | 1,948 |
| 2023 | 178 | 97 | 34 | 47 | 1,452 | 1,528 |
| 2022 | 124 | 62 | 22 | 40 | 1,374 | 1,413 |
| 2021 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 1,220 | 1,120 |
| 2019 | 15 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 1,181 | 838 |
Where Kavin Vijayakumar has played
India (55) · Hungary (6) · Spain (3) · Czechia (2) · Slovenia (2) · Thailand (2) · France (1) · Georgia (1) · Italy (1) · Malaysia (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 24 | 96.0% | 41.7% |
| b3 | 1 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 96% of White games, 41.7% score
- …e5 (54% of these games) — Vijayakumar usually continues g3 (34.6% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Vijayakumar usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Vijayakumar usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- 1.b3 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Vijayakumar usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 14 | 100.0% | 35.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
Kavin Vijayakumar's chess games
All 50 games by Kavin Vijayakumar in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2022 - Oct 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: 16 wins, 11 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 14 | 4/3/7 | 28.6% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A68 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D82 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C83 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D74 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | Lad Mandar Pradip | 2,375 | Vezerkepzo IM April | A20 |
| Apr 2025 | Yining Chen | 2,204 | Vezerkepzo IM April | A45 |
| Mar 2024 | Sandor Farago | 2,033 | Budapest FS03 FM-2 | C77 |
| Mar 2024 | Sandor Poor | 1,968 | Budapest FS03 FM-2 | A29 |
| Mar 2024 | Tibor Ladanyi | 1,953 | Budapest FS03 FM | A29 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vezerkepzo IM April | 2025 | 9 | 2 | 2,052 |
| Vezerkepzo IM Easter | 2025 | 9 | 2 | 2,037 |
| Wch U12 | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 1,556 |
| Budapest FS03 FM-2 | 2024 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,170 |
| Budapest FS03 FM | 2024 | 6 | 3 | 1,901 |
| 1st Kingdom Of Chess Open | 2024 | 5 | 3 | 2,079 |
| 21st BCC Open | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 2,161 |
| Mumbai Accurate Open | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,565 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kavin Vijayakumar's chess games?
50 games by Kavin Vijayakumar, from Feb 2022 to Oct 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 Vijayakumar has played.
What does Kavin Vijayakumar play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Kavin Vijayakumar opens with 1.c4 (96% of games), 1.b3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kavin Vijayakumar answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Kavin Vijayakumar play as White?
As White, Kavin Vijayakumar's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (14 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kavin Vijayakumar play as Black?
As Black, Kavin Vijayakumar most often plays: Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Kavin Vijayakumar's FIDE rating?
Kavin Vijayakumar is currently rated 2,257 in classical chess, 1,967 in rapid and 1,978 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,257 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Kavin Vijayakumar played?
Our database contains 50 games by Kavin Vijayakumar, covering Feb 2022 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 11 draws, 23 losses (32.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kavin Vijayakumar?
50 games by Kavin Vijayakumar 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.