Prepare against Koby Kalavannan
FM · United Kingdom · World #5,534 classical · FIDE ID 425753
Our database contains 903 games by Koby Kalavannan, covering Mar 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Koby Kalavannan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Koby Kalavannan 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 | 2,259 | 2,365 | Nov 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,272 | 2,287 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,260 | 2,260 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 903 | 410 | 198 | 295 | 45.4% |
| As White | 454 | 221 | 100 | 133 | 48.7% |
| As Black | 449 | 189 | 98 | 162 | 42.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Koby Kalavannan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Koby Kalavannan's side.
First moves as White (454 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 344 | 75.8% | 58.1% |
| Nf3 | 43 | 9.5% | 66.3% |
| e4 | 32 | 7.0% | 60.9% |
| c4 | 21 | 4.6% | 71.4% |
| a3 | 3 | 0.7% | 66.7% |
| Na3 | 3 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 76% of White games, 58.1% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Kalavannan usually continues c4 (48.8% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Kalavannan usually continues Nf3 (63.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Kalavannan usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 9% of White games, 66.3% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Kalavannan usually continues g3 (57.1% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Kalavannan usually continues b3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Kalavannan usually continues b3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (192 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 182 | 94.8% | 54.9% |
| d5 | 6 | 3.1% | 58.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| f6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (158 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 133 | 84.2% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 8 | 5.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 3.8% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 4 | 2.5% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
| f6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Koby Kalavannan's chess games
All 903 games by Koby Kalavannan in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2012 - Jul 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: 410 wins, 198 draws, 295 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E11 | Catalan | 93 | 46/17/30 | 49.5% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 40 | 22/10/8 | 55.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 35 | 16/8/11 | 45.7% |
| D23 | Queen's Pawn Game | 35 | 15/10/10 | 42.9% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 27 | 13/3/11 | 48.1% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 22 | 12/6/4 | 54.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 22 | 11/2/9 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 17 | 9/3/5 | 52.9% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 15 | 3/6/6 | 20.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 14 | 6/7/1 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 56 | 28/12/16 | 50.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 44 | 20/7/17 | 45.5% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 30 | 12/8/10 | 40.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 29 | 13/5/11 | 44.8% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 25 | 15/4/6 | 60.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 21 | 7/10/4 | 33.3% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 19 | 7/4/8 | 36.8% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 18 | 9/2/7 | 50.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 17 | 3/5/9 | 17.6% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 16 | 8/3/5 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2022 | Andrey Esipenko | 2,678 | Titled Tue Early | D00 |
| Apr 2024 | Rasmus Svane | 2,627 | Titled Tue Late | B36 |
| Jan 2024 | Aleksandr Shimanov | 2,578 | Titled Tue Late | B27 |
| Sep 2022 | Jose Carlos Ibarra Jerez | 2,570 | Titled Tue Late | A53 |
| Apr 2020 | Sebastien Maze | 2,557 | chT1-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 279 | 148.5 | 2,330 |
| ch-BCF U14 | 2016 | 14 | 10.5 | 1,852 |
| ch-BCF U13 | 2015 | 14 | 11.5 | 1,179 |
| 25th ch-EUR Indiv | 2025 | 11 | 5 | 2,183 |
| 103rd ch-GBR | 2016 | 11 | 5 | 2,161 |
| Wch U10 | 2012 | 11 | 6 | 1,794 |
| Wch U12 | 2013 | 11 | 6 | 1,820 |
| Wch U16 | 2018 | 11 | 6 | 2,228 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Koby Kalavannan's chess games?
903 games by Koby Kalavannan, from Mar 2012 to Jul 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 Koby Kalavannan has played.
What does Koby Kalavannan play on the first move as White?
Across 454 games with White in our database, Koby Kalavannan opens with 1.d4 (76% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Koby Kalavannan answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Koby Kalavannan play as White?
As White, Koby Kalavannan's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (93 games, 49.5% win rate); Slav Defense (40 games, 55.0% win rate); Indian Defense (35 games, 45.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 454 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Koby Kalavannan play as Black?
As Black, Koby Kalavannan most often plays: Sicilian (56 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (44 games, 45.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense (30 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 449 games.
What is Koby Kalavannan's FIDE rating?
Koby Kalavannan is currently rated 2,259 in classical chess, 2,272 in rapid and 2,260 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,365 (Nov 2018).
How many games has Koby Kalavannan played?
Our database contains 903 games by Koby Kalavannan, covering Mar 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 410 wins, 198 draws, 295 losses (45.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Koby Kalavannan?
903 games by Koby Kalavannan 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.