Prepare against Kshitiz Bhandari
FM · NPL · World #13,776 classical · FIDE ID 12310654
Our database contains 89 games by Kshitiz Bhandari, covering Aug 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Kshitiz Bhandari's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kshitiz 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 | 2,119 | 2,119 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,221 | 2,221 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,274 | 2,274 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 44 | 20 | 25 | 49.4% |
| As White | 44 | 24 | 9 | 11 | 54.5% |
| As Black | 45 | 20 | 11 | 14 | 44.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kshitiz Bhandari's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kshitiz Bhandari's side.
First moves as White (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 29 | 65.9% | 65.5% |
| d4 | 9 | 20.5% | 55.6% |
| c4 | 4 | 9.1% | 75.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 4.5% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 66% of White games, 65.5% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Bhandari usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Bhandari usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …b6 (7% of these games) — Bhandari usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 20% of White games, 55.6% score
- …Nf6 (78% of these games) — Bhandari usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Bhandari usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Bhandari usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 55.6% | 56.7% |
| e5 | 11 | 40.7% | 22.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 100.0% | 76.7% |
Kshitiz Bhandari's chess games
All 89 games by Kshitiz Bhandari in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2013 - 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: 44 wins, 20 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Réti Opening | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A07 | English Opening | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A60 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2022 | Volodar Murzin | 2,556 | SCO National Online | E60 |
| Jul 2019 | Amirreza Pour Agha Bala | 2,426 | ch-Asia Cities | A07 |
| Sep 2016 | Araz Basim Mohammed Al Saffar | 2,361 | Olympiad-42 | E63 |
| Oct 2020 | Ahmed Abdulsattar A Abdulwahhab | 2,227 | Asia Nations online Cup | A15 |
| Jul 2019 | Hasan Mehdi | 2,204 | ch-Asia Cities | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-South Asia Council | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,251 |
| ch-NEP | 2023 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,111 |
| Budha Bhandari Memorial | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,818 |
| Olympiad-42 | 2016 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,292 |
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 8 | 3 | 2,032 |
| SCO National Online | 2022 | 8 | 3 | 2,247 |
| ch-NEP B | 2023 | 8 | 5 | 1,939 |
| ch-Asia Cities | 2019 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,211 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kshitiz Bhandari's chess games?
89 games by Kshitiz Bhandari, from Aug 2013 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 Kshitiz Bhandari has played.
What does Kshitiz Bhandari play on the first move as White?
Across 44 games with White in our database, Kshitiz Bhandari opens with 1.Nf3 (66% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kshitiz Bhandari answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...e5 (41% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Kshitiz Bhandari play as White?
As White, Kshitiz Bhandari's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (9 games, 44.4% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kshitiz Bhandari play as Black?
As Black, Kshitiz Bhandari most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 45 games.
What is Kshitiz Bhandari's FIDE rating?
Kshitiz Bhandari is currently rated 2,119 in classical chess, 2,221 in rapid and 2,274 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,119 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Kshitiz Bhandari played?
Our database contains 89 games by Kshitiz Bhandari, covering Aug 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 20 draws, 25 losses (49.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kshitiz Bhandari?
89 games by Kshitiz 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.