Prepare against Khushal Lingineni
CM · Australia · World #30,711 classical · FIDE ID 3259056
When preparing against Khushal Lingineni, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (71%).
Our database contains 102 games by Khushal Lingineni, covering Oct 2022 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Khushal Lingineni's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Khushal Lingineni 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 | 1,982 | 2,069 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,984 | 2,028 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,164 | 2,184 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 102 | 51 | 10 | 41 | 50.0% |
| As White | 49 | 29 | 3 | 17 | 59.2% |
| As Black | 53 | 22 | 7 | 24 | 41.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Khushal Lingineni's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Khushal Lingineni's side.
First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 47 | 95.9% | 60.6% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 4.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 60.6% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Lingineni usually continues Nf3 (47.4% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Lingineni usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Lingineni usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Lingineni usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Lingineni usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 24 | 96.0% | 45.8% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 70.6% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 17.6% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 11.8% | 0.0% |
Khushal Lingineni's chess games
All 102 games by Khushal Lingineni in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2022 - Sep 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: 51 wins, 10 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 11 | 6/0/5 | 54.5% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C71 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D05 | Colle System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D30 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | George-Catalin Ardelean | 2,425 | Titled Tue | D05 |
| Apr 2026 | Matias Perez Gormaz | 2,383 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | A00 |
| Apr 2026 | Anna M. Sargsyan | 2,357 | 3rd 3-0 Thursday | B40 |
| Mar 2026 | Dushyant Sharma | 2,355 | Titled Tue | C01 |
| Apr 2026 | Le Thao Nguyen Pham | 2,348 | 3rd 3-0 Thursday | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 22 | 11 | 2,236 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 22 | 10.5 | 2,240 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,330 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 27th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4 | 2,042 |
| 2026 Melbourne International Open | Amateurs | 2026 | 9 | 7 | 2,040 |
| 2026 Box Hill Club Championship | 2026 | 9 | 7 | 2,006 |
| 2026 Melbourne International Open | Rapid | 2026 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,100 |
| 2026 Box Hill Summer Cup | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 1,816 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Khushal Lingineni's chess games?
102 games by Khushal Lingineni, from Oct 2022 to Sep 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 Khushal Lingineni has played.
What does Khushal Lingineni play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Khushal Lingineni opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Khushal Lingineni answers 1...e6 (96% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (71% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games).
What openings does Khushal Lingineni play as White?
As White, Khushal Lingineni's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (6 games, 83.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Khushal Lingineni play as Black?
As Black, Khushal Lingineni most often plays: French: Classical Variation (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); French: Advance Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 53 games.
What is Khushal Lingineni's FIDE rating?
Khushal Lingineni is currently rated 1,982 in classical chess, 1,984 in rapid and 2,164 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,069 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Khushal Lingineni played?
Our database contains 102 games by Khushal Lingineni, covering Oct 2022 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 51 wins, 10 draws, 41 losses (50.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Khushal Lingineni?
102 games by Khushal Lingineni 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.