Prepare against Krish Bhandari
CM · United States · World #23,338 classical · FIDE ID 30955106
Our database contains 127 games by Krish Bhandari, covering Dec 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Krish Bhandari's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Krish Bhandari 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 | 2,031 | 2,031 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,969 | 1,969 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,079 | 2,079 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 127 | 36 | 12 | 79 | 28.3% |
| As White | 68 | 23 | 7 | 38 | 33.8% |
| As Black | 59 | 13 | 5 | 41 | 22.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Krish Bhandari's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Krish Bhandari's side.
First moves as White (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 33 | 48.5% | 36.4% |
| d4 | 21 | 30.9% | 42.9% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 7.4% | 30.0% |
| Nc3 | 5 | 7.4% | 60.0% |
| c3 | 2 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 49% of White games, 36.4% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Bhandari usually continues Nf3 (18.8% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Bhandari usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Bhandari usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 31% of White games, 42.9% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Bhandari usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (24% of these games) — Bhandari usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (10% of these games) — Bhandari usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 23 | 76.7% | 28.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 57.1% | 43.8% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 21.4% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
Krish Bhandari's chess games
All 127 games by Krish Bhandari in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2018 - 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: 36 wins, 12 draws, 79 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Modern Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C55 | Italian Game | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C31 | King's Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Grob's Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Kaidanov,G | 2,492 | Titled Tue 28th Jul 2026 | C00 |
| Nov 2023 | Timofey Smirnov | 2,381 | Titled Tue Late | C42 |
| Jul 2025 | Vince Gergo Turcsanyi | 2,312 | Titled Tue Early | B38 |
| Oct 2023 | Djuro Skaric | 2,297 | Titled Tue Late | A07 |
| Oct 2023 | Dimitry Korol | 2,287 | Titled Tue Late | A84 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 119 | 42 | 2,063 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 2nd Jul 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,743 |
| Edward Lasker Memorial 107th | 2023 | 2 | 0 | 1,780 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,594 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,475 |
| Marshall Masters 2026 | Jul | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,778 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Krish Bhandari's chess games?
127 games by Krish Bhandari, from Dec 2018 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 Krish Bhandari has played.
What does Krish Bhandari play on the first move as White?
Across 68 games with White in our database, Krish Bhandari opens with 1.e4 (49% of games), 1.d4 (31% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Krish Bhandari answers 1...e5 (77% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (21% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games).
What openings does Krish Bhandari play as White?
As White, Krish Bhandari's most-played openings in our database are: Modern Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Dunst Opening (5 games, 60.0% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 68 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Krish Bhandari play as Black?
As Black, Krish Bhandari most often plays: Italian Game (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 59 games.
What is Krish Bhandari's FIDE rating?
Krish Bhandari is currently rated 2,031 in classical chess, 1,969 in rapid and 2,079 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,031 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Krish Bhandari played?
Our database contains 127 games by Krish Bhandari, covering Dec 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 12 draws, 79 losses (28.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Krish Bhandari?
127 games by Krish Bhandari 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.