Prepare against Kishan Kumar
India · World #32,021 classical · FIDE ID 25995650
When preparing against Kishan Kumar, expect 1.Nf3 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 36 games by Kishan Kumar, covering Sep 2018 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Kishan Kumar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kishan Kumar 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 | 1,975 | 2,003 | Jun 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,903 | 1,956 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,924 | 1,971 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 16 | 6 | 14 | 44.4% |
| As White | 16 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 20 | 8 | 3 | 9 | 40.0% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2018-2026): 912 rated games against 744 different opponents, across 100 events in 2 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 | 528 | 337 | 108 | 83 | 63.8% | 1,659 | 1,836 | 24 |
| Rapid | 150 | 111 | 16 | 23 | 74.0% | 1,672 | 1,892 | 18 |
| Blitz | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 55.6% | 1,621 | 1,710 | 5 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 176 | 49 | 48 | 79 | 27.8% |
| Against lower-rated | 666 | 479 | 117 | 70 | 71.9% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs GM · 3 vs IM · 7 vs FM · 13 vs CM · 1 vs WIM · 2 vs WFM · 1 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
8 tournament wins from 98 events, 3 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 216 | 153 | 30 | 33 | 1,722 | 1,929 |
| 2025 | 218 | 141 | 44 | 33 | 1,730 | 1,917 |
| 2024 | 141 | 87 | 34 | 20 | 1,751 | 1,933 |
| 2023 | 126 | 80 | 28 | 18 | 1,542 | 1,723 |
| 2022 | 122 | 77 | 22 | 23 | 1,586 | 1,743 |
| 2020 | 37 | 24 | 5 | 8 | 1,617 | 1,762 |
| 2019 | 28 | 16 | 3 | 9 | 1,505 | 1,594 |
| 2018 | 24 | 14 | 2 | 8 | 1,510 | 1,590 |
Where Kishan Kumar has played
India (95) · Nepal (5)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kishan Kumar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kishan Kumar's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 13 | 81.3% | 57.7% |
| d4 | 2 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 81% of White games, 57.7% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Kumar usually continues b3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Kumar usually continues e3 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Kumar usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Kumar usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 100.0% | 71.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Kishan Kumar's chess games
All 36 games by Kishan Kumar in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2018 - 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, 6 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E25 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A17 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Reyan Md. | 2,219 | Bihar Open FIDE Rating Chess Tournament 2026 | A05 |
| Mar 2024 | Neeraj-Kumar Mishra | 2,150 | 1st Guwahati Sakatam Open | E12 |
| Mar 2024 | Das Arpan | 1,987 | 1st Guwahati Sakatam Open | D02 |
| Nov 2023 | Gaurav Kumar | 1,953 | 3rd Agartala Dutta Memorial | B77 |
| Oct 2026 | Vishwaditya Awasthi | 1,882 | 2nd Rungta Cement International Open FIDE Rating Chess Tournament 2026 | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Rungta Cement International Open FIDE Rating Chess Tournament 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 5 | 1,868 |
| City Square Bihar State Amateur FIDE Rated Chess Championship 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 1,686 |
| Bihar Open FIDE Rating Chess Tournament 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,034 |
| 1st Guwahati Sakatam Open | 2024 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,243 |
| Guwahati Smart City Open | 2024 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,185 |
| 4th HDCA All India Open Fide Rated Classical Chess Tournament 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,792 |
| Dolakha Tamang Memorial | 2023 | 2 | 0 | 1,436 |
| 3rd Agartala Dutta Memorial | 2023 | 1 | 1 | 2,353 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kishan Kumar's chess games?
36 games by Kishan Kumar, from Sep 2018 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 Kishan Kumar has played.
What does Kishan Kumar play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Kishan Kumar opens with 1.Nf3 (81% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kishan Kumar answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Kishan Kumar play as White?
As White, Kishan Kumar's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (11 games, 45.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (1 games, 100.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kishan Kumar play as Black?
As Black, Kishan Kumar most often plays: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Kishan Kumar's FIDE rating?
Kishan Kumar is currently rated 1,975 in classical chess, 1,903 in rapid and 1,924 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,003 (Jun 2025).
How many games has Kishan Kumar played?
Our database contains 36 games by Kishan Kumar, covering Sep 2018 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 6 draws, 14 losses (44.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kishan Kumar?
36 games by Kishan Kumar 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.