Prepare against Krish Gandhi
United Kingdom · World #146,408 classical · FIDE ID 343412050
When preparing against Krish Gandhi, expect 1.e4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (76% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 40 games by Krish Gandhi, covering Jul 2023 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Krish Gandhi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Krish Gandhi 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 | 1,604 | 1,604 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,657 | 1,719 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,627 | 1,692 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 20 | 3 | 17 | 50.0% |
| As White | 20 | 14 | 1 | 5 | 70.0% |
| As Black | 20 | 6 | 2 | 12 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Krish Gandhi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Krish Gandhi's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 85.0% | 70.6% |
| d4 | 3 | 15.0% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 70.6% score
- …e5 (71% of these games) — Gandhi usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Gandhi usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (12% of these games) — Gandhi usually continues e5 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 83.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Gandhi usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Gandhi usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 13 | 76.5% | 34.6% |
| e6 | 4 | 23.5% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 1 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
Krish Gandhi's chess games
All 40 games by Krish Gandhi in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2023 - 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: 20 wins, 3 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 11 | 8/0/3 | 72.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C59 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Shlok Maheshwari | 1,726 | 2026 British Chess Championships: Under 12 | C01 |
| Jul 2024 | Stepan Zhestilevskii | 1,685 | ch-BCF U10 rapid | C66 |
| Aug 2026 | Aahna Kilambi | 1,679 | 2026 British Chess Championships: Under 12 | E10 |
| Aug 2026 | George McCumiskey | 1,599 | 2026 British Chess Championships: Under 12 | E11 |
| Jul 2024 | Gautam Sriram | 1,572 | ch-BCF U10 blitz | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BCF U10 blitz | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1,342 |
| ch-BCF U10 rapid | 2024 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,603 |
| ch-BCF U10 | 2024 | 6 | 3 | 1,134 |
| 2026 British Chess Championships: Under 12 | 2026 | 6 | 4 | 1,840 |
| ch-BCF PM U1450 Open | 2024 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,200 |
| 2026 British Primary Team Challenge Final | 2026 | 4 | 2 | 1,785 |
| 2026 British Chess Championships: | 2026 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,568 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Krish Gandhi's chess games?
40 games by Krish Gandhi, from Jul 2023 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 Krish Gandhi has played.
What does Krish Gandhi play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Krish Gandhi opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Krish Gandhi answers 1...e5 (76% of games), 1...e6 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...c5 (50% of games).
What openings does Krish Gandhi play as White?
As White, Krish Gandhi's most-played openings in our database are: Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (11 games, 72.7% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Krish Gandhi play as Black?
As Black, Krish Gandhi most often plays: Italian Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Krish Gandhi's FIDE rating?
Krish Gandhi is currently rated 1,604 in classical chess, 1,657 in rapid and 1,627 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,604 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Krish Gandhi played?
Our database contains 40 games by Krish Gandhi, covering Jul 2023 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 3 draws, 17 losses (50.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Krish Gandhi?
40 games by Krish Gandhi 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.