Prepare against Keerthi K. Vijay
India · World #6,037 classical · FIDE ID 5014450
When preparing against Keerthi K. Vijay, expect 1.e4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (38%).
Our database contains 73 games by Keerthi K. Vijay, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Keerthi K. Vijay's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Keerthi K. Vijay 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 | 2,247 | 2,277 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,242 | 2,248 | Aug 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,218 | 2,248 | Aug 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 15 | 33 | 25 | 20.5% |
| As White | 34 | 9 | 15 | 10 | 26.5% |
| As Black | 39 | 6 | 18 | 15 | 15.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Keerthi K. Vijay's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Keerthi K. Vijay's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 52.9% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 11 | 32.4% | 45.5% |
| d4 | 4 | 11.8% | 62.5% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 53% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Vijay usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Vijay usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Vijay usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 32% of White games, 45.5% score
- …e6 (27% of these games) — Vijay usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Vijay usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Vijay usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 55.0% | 59.1% |
| e5 | 5 | 25.0% | 20.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 38.5% | 20.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 23.1% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 15.4% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
Keerthi K. Vijay's chess games
All 73 games by Keerthi K. Vijay in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 15 wins, 33 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E90 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D34 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2019 | Hans Moke Niemann | 2,471 | 29th North American Open | A25 |
| Jan 2002 | Ghate Swati | 2,362 | Chhattisgarh Trophy | B74 |
| Dec 2019 | Sean Vibbert | 2,320 | 29th North American Open | A26 |
| Dec 2020 | Anish Vivekananthan | 2,305 | Charlotte CCCSA Holiday IM | C60 |
| Mar 2021 | Nico Chasin | 2,293 | Charlotte CCCSA Spring IM | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chhattisgarh Trophy | 2002 | 11 | 5 | 2,254 |
| Charlotte CCCSA Spring IM | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,296 |
| AGCA Spring Inv IM 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,205 |
| Charlotte CCCSA Holiday IM | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,313 |
| ch-Asia U12 | 2002 | 8 | 5 | 2,197 |
| 29th North American Open | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,370 |
| 4th World ol U16 | 2004 | 7 | 4 | 2,272 |
| 27th North American Open | 2017 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,920 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Keerthi K. Vijay's chess games?
73 games by Keerthi K. Vijay, from Apr 2003 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 Keerthi K. Vijay has played.
What does Keerthi K. Vijay play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Keerthi K. Vijay opens with 1.e4 (53% of games), 1.c4 (32% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Keerthi K. Vijay answers 1...c5 (55% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...d6 (23% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games).
What openings does Keerthi K. Vijay play as White?
As White, Keerthi K. Vijay's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Keerthi K. Vijay play as Black?
As Black, Keerthi K. Vijay most often plays: Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Keerthi K. Vijay's FIDE rating?
Keerthi K. Vijay is currently rated 2,247 in classical chess, 2,242 in rapid and 2,218 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,277 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Keerthi K. Vijay played?
Our database contains 73 games by Keerthi K. Vijay, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 33 draws, 25 losses (20.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Keerthi K. Vijay?
73 games by Keerthi K. Vijay 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.