Prepare against Venkat Karthikeya Reddy Kola
CM · Canada · World #12,155 classical · FIDE ID 2643278
When preparing against Venkat Karthikeya Reddy Kola, expect 1.d4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (55%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 31.6% over 19 games.
Our database contains 156 games by Venkat Karthikeya Reddy Kola, covering Sep 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Venkat Karthikeya Reddy Kola's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Venkat Karthikeya Reddy Kola 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 | 2,139 | 2,143 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,932 | 1,953 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,926 | 1,941 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 156 | 60 | 17 | 79 | 38.5% |
| As White | 77 | 29 | 5 | 43 | 37.7% |
| As Black | 79 | 31 | 12 | 36 | 39.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 71 | 92.2% | 42.3% |
| g3 | 3 | 3.9% | 33.3% |
| e4 | 3 | 3.9% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 92% of White games, 42.3% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Kola usually continues c4 (39.2% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Kola usually continues c4 (45.2% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Kola usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.g3 — 4% of White games, 33.3% score
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Kola usually continues Bg2 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Kola usually continues Bg2 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (33% of these games) — Kola usually continues Bg2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 39 | 92.9% | 37.2% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.8% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 55.0% | 72.7% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 45.0% | 22.2% |
Venkat Karthikeya Reddy Kola's chess games
All 156 games by Venkat Karthikeya Reddy Kola in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2023 - 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: 60 wins, 17 draws, 79 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E01 | Catalan | 17 | 13/0/4 | 76.5% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 19 | 6/4/9 | 31.6% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A15 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Jankovic,A | 2,560 | Titled Tue 28th Jul 2026 | E06 |
| Dec 2025 | Antoine Bournel | 2,433 | Titled Tue | A03 |
| Mar 2026 | George-Catalin Ardelean | 2,425 | Titled Tue | E01 |
| Jun 2026 | Aradhya,Garg | 2,422 | Titled Tue 16th Jun 2026 | D31 |
| Jun 2026 | Belov,Alexe | 2,421 | Titled Tue 16th Jun 2026 | E06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 91 | 44.5 | 2,217 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 18th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,192 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2025 | 10 | 2 | 1,880 |
| Canadian Closed 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,072 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2025 | 8 | 2 | 1,915 |
| Canadian Open 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,115 |
| Canadian Closed | 2025 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,772 |
| Wch U08 | 2023 | 6 | 3 | 1,311 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Venkat Karthikeya Reddy Kola's chess games?
156 games by Venkat Karthikeya Reddy Kola, from Sep 2023 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 Venkat Karthikeya Reddy Kola has played.
What does Venkat Karthikeya Reddy Kola play on the first move as White?
Across 77 games with White in our database, Venkat Karthikeya Reddy Kola opens with 1.d4 (92% of games), 1.g3 (4% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Venkat Karthikeya Reddy Kola answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (55% of games), 1...Nf6 (45% of games).
What openings does Venkat Karthikeya Reddy Kola play as White?
As White, Venkat Karthikeya Reddy Kola's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (17 games, 76.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 77 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Venkat Karthikeya Reddy Kola play as Black?
As Black, Venkat Karthikeya Reddy Kola most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (19 games, 31.6% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 79 games.
What is Venkat Karthikeya Reddy Kola's FIDE rating?
Venkat Karthikeya Reddy Kola is currently rated 2,139 in classical chess, 1,932 in rapid and 1,926 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,143 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Venkat Karthikeya Reddy Kola played?
Our database contains 156 games by Venkat Karthikeya Reddy Kola, covering Sep 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 60 wins, 17 draws, 79 losses (38.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Venkat Karthikeya Reddy Kola?
156 games by Venkat Karthikeya Reddy Kola 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.