Prepare against Kulkarni Bhakti
IM · India · World #3,600 classical · FIDE ID 5019516
Our database contains 1,625 games by Kulkarni Bhakti, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kulkarni Bhakti's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kulkarni Bhakti 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 | 2,316 | 2,429 | Sep 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,216 | 2,325 | Oct 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,172 | 2,349 | Jan 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,625 | 720 | 414 | 491 | 44.3% |
| As White | 807 | 396 | 200 | 211 | 49.1% |
| As Black | 818 | 324 | 214 | 280 | 39.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kulkarni Bhakti's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kulkarni Bhakti's side.
First moves as White (807 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 694 | 86.0% | 60.9% |
| Nf3 | 57 | 7.1% | 64.9% |
| e4 | 46 | 5.7% | 68.5% |
| c4 | 6 | 0.7% | 58.3% |
| b3 | 4 | 0.5% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 60.9% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Bhakti usually continues Nf3 (56.9% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Bhakti usually continues c4 (69.3% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Bhakti usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 64.9% score
- …d5 (49% of these games) — Bhakti usually continues g3 (71.9% score)
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Bhakti usually continues c4 (58.8% score)
- …c5 (4% of these games) — Bhakti usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (411 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 118 | 28.7% | 49.2% |
| c6 | 69 | 16.8% | 55.1% |
| d5 | 64 | 15.6% | 67.2% |
| e6 | 61 | 14.8% | 54.1% |
| d6 | 41 | 10.0% | 52.4% |
| g6 | 33 | 8.0% | 54.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (274 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 105 | 38.3% | 53.3% |
| d5 | 58 | 21.2% | 50.9% |
| d6 | 57 | 20.8% | 53.5% |
| f5 | 23 | 8.4% | 37.0% |
| e6 | 20 | 7.3% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 8 | 2.9% | 68.8% |
Kulkarni Bhakti's chess games
All 1,625 games by Kulkarni Bhakti in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2003 - 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: 720 wins, 414 draws, 491 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E14 | Indian Defense | 136 | 63/31/42 | 46.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 75 | 38/21/16 | 50.7% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 38 | 15/8/15 | 39.5% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 33 | 19/9/5 | 57.6% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 29 | 13/8/8 | 44.8% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 28 | 16/7/5 | 57.1% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 27 | 9/8/10 | 33.3% |
| E01 | Catalan | 27 | 18/4/5 | 66.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 27 | 13/8/6 | 48.1% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 25 | 15/4/6 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 45 | 15/13/17 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 42 | 22/4/16 | 52.4% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 39 | 14/13/12 | 35.9% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 35 | 23/6/6 | 65.7% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 31 | 16/3/12 | 51.6% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 27 | 13/9/5 | 48.1% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 27 | 7/8/12 | 25.9% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 26 | 9/12/5 | 34.6% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 23 | 10/5/8 | 43.5% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 23 | 8/6/9 | 34.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2020 | Mihail Kobalia | 2,614 | Russia U16-Gurukul 2 U16 | C60 |
| May 2020 | Aryan Chopra | 2,585 | Sukooon Resort Indian | D78 |
| Jan 2018 | Vojtech Plat | 2,569 | 17th Marianske Lazne GM-A1 | D13 |
| Aug 2015 | Zhongyi Tan | 2,565 | ch-Asian Continental w 14th | A41 |
| Apr 2014 | Marat Dzhumaev | 2,557 | Bangkok blitz | A54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2022 | 51 | 25 | 2,263 |
| ch-Commonwealth | 2019 | 39 | 20 | 2,248 |
| Speed Chess w Q2 | 2022 | 27 | 16.5 | 2,294 |
| ch-Asia U20 Girls | 2012 | 26 | 16.5 | 2,174 |
| Speed Chess w Q1 | 2022 | 23 | 13 | 2,258 |
| Speed Chess w Q7 | 2021 | 21 | 11.5 | 2,243 |
| Wch U16 Girls | 2008 | 21 | 10 | 2,046 |
| Speed Chess w Q3 | 2021 | 21 | 11 | 2,272 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Rout Padmini (19 games) · Swaminathan Soumya (16 games) · Mary Ann Gomes (14 games) · M Mahalakshmi (12 games) · Nisha Mohota (12 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kulkarni Bhakti's chess games?
1,625 games by Kulkarni Bhakti, from Jul 2003 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 Kulkarni Bhakti has played.
What does Kulkarni Bhakti play on the first move as White?
Across 807 games with White in our database, Kulkarni Bhakti opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kulkarni Bhakti answers 1...e5 (29% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games), 1...d6 (21% of games).
What openings does Kulkarni Bhakti play as White?
As White, Kulkarni Bhakti's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (136 games, 46.3% win rate); Slav Defense (75 games, 50.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (38 games, 39.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 807 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kulkarni Bhakti play as Black?
As Black, Kulkarni Bhakti most often plays: Philidor (45 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (42 games, 52.4% win rate); Indian Defense (39 games, 35.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 818 games.
What is Kulkarni Bhakti's FIDE rating?
Kulkarni Bhakti is currently rated 2,316 in classical chess, 2,216 in rapid and 2,172 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,429 (Sep 2019).
How many games has Kulkarni Bhakti played?
Our database contains 1,625 games by Kulkarni Bhakti, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 720 wins, 414 draws, 491 losses (44.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kulkarni Bhakti?
1,625 games by Kulkarni Bhakti 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.