Prepare against Kelkar Abhishek
IM · India · World #8,954 classical · FIDE ID 5019257
Our database contains 491 games by Kelkar Abhishek, covering Jul 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Kelkar Abhishek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kelkar Abhishek 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 | 2,187 | 2,403 | Oct 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,061 | 2,297 | Apr 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,096 | 2,365 | Apr 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 491 | 157 | 163 | 171 | 32.0% |
| As White | 240 | 77 | 89 | 74 | 32.1% |
| As Black | 251 | 80 | 74 | 97 | 31.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kelkar Abhishek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kelkar Abhishek's side.
First moves as White (240 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 121 | 50.4% | 54.1% |
| e4 | 88 | 36.7% | 42.0% |
| Nf3 | 23 | 9.6% | 67.4% |
| b3 | 5 | 2.1% | 60.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 50% of White games, 54.1% score
- …Nf6 (69% of these games) — Abhishek usually continues c4 (51.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Abhishek usually continues Nf3 (53.3% score)
- …e6 (2% of these games) — Abhishek usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 37% of White games, 42.0% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Abhishek usually continues Nf3 (45.8% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Abhishek usually continues Nf3 (41.2% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Abhishek usually continues d4 (31.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (111 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 39 | 35.1% | 38.5% |
| c5 | 31 | 27.9% | 56.5% |
| Nf6 | 19 | 17.1% | 60.5% |
| c6 | 16 | 14.4% | 46.9% |
| e6 | 3 | 2.7% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 45 | 49.5% | 42.2% |
| Nf6 | 42 | 46.2% | 51.2% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.2% | 75.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Kelkar Abhishek's chess games
All 491 games by Kelkar Abhishek in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 157 wins, 163 draws, 171 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 25 | 10/8/7 | 40.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 2/5/6 | 15.4% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 5/6/1 | 41.7% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9 | 7/1/1 | 77.8% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 36 | 7/13/16 | 19.4% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 19 | 9/5/5 | 47.4% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 15 | 8/2/5 | 53.3% |
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 14 | 1/4/9 | 7.1% |
| E62 | English Opening | 11 | 1/5/5 | 9.1% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 11 | 1/5/5 | 9.1% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2015 | Alexander Rakhmanov | 2,639 | 17th Dubai Open | D11 |
| Jan 2018 | Simen Agdestein | 2,586 | PRO League Stage | D23 |
| Aug 2015 | Alexandr Predke | 2,548 | 23rd Abu Dhabi Open | B03 |
| Dec 2014 | Alexander A. Evdokimov | 2,538 | 7th Chennai Open | D94 |
| Apr 2014 | Athanasios Mastrovasilis | 2,535 | 16th Dubai Open | E21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Commonwealth | 2012 | 32 | 13.5 | 2,171 |
| 23rd Abu Dhabi Open | 2016 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,433 |
| 54th ch-IND Challengers | 2016 | 13 | 9.5 | 2,392 |
| 50th Wch U20 | 2011 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,378 |
| Jalgaon Open | 2010 | 11 | 8 | 2,217 |
| India rating Open | 2019 | 11 | 8 | 1,885 |
| ch-IND 54th | 2016 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,411 |
| PRO League Stage | 2018 | 10 | 5 | 2,446 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kelkar Abhishek's chess games?
491 games by Kelkar Abhishek, from Jul 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 Kelkar Abhishek has played.
What does Kelkar Abhishek play on the first move as White?
Across 240 games with White in our database, Kelkar Abhishek opens with 1.d4 (50% of games), 1.e4 (37% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kelkar Abhishek answers 1...e5 (35% of games), 1...c5 (28% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (49% of games), 1...Nf6 (46% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games).
What openings does Kelkar Abhishek play as White?
As White, Kelkar Abhishek's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (25 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (13 games, 15.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 240 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kelkar Abhishek play as Black?
As Black, Kelkar Abhishek most often plays: Slav Defense (36 games, 19.4% win rate); Alekhine Defense (19 games, 47.4% win rate); Sicilian (15 games, 53.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 251 games.
What is Kelkar Abhishek's FIDE rating?
Kelkar Abhishek is currently rated 2,187 in classical chess, 2,061 in rapid and 2,096 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,403 (Oct 2017).
How many games has Kelkar Abhishek played?
Our database contains 491 games by Kelkar Abhishek, covering Jul 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 157 wins, 163 draws, 171 losses (32.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kelkar Abhishek?
491 games by Kelkar Abhishek 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.