Prepare against Kumar Banerji
United Kingdom · World #75,479 classical · FIDE ID 459666
When preparing against Kumar Banerji, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%).
Our database contains 30 games by Kumar Banerji, covering Mar 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Kumar Banerji's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kumar Banerji 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 | 1,803 | 1,803 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,707 | 1,707 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,605 | 1,605 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 18 | 6 | 6 | 60.0% |
| As White | 15 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 66.7% |
| As Black | 15 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 53.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kumar Banerji's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kumar Banerji's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 100.0% | 76.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 76.7% score
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Banerji usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Banerji usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Banerji usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 2 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 88.9% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
Kumar Banerji's chess games
All 30 games by Kumar Banerji in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 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: 18 wins, 6 draws, 6 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A24 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2024 | Ivan Chetverikov | 1,760 | ch-ECF Schools | B92 |
| Jun 2024 | Naavya Sharma | 1,759 | ch-ECF Schools | E62 |
| May 2020 | Sivasatyan Balasundaram | 1,757 | chT2-BCF U18 1920 (4NCL) online | D20 |
| Apr 2020 | Tristan Wong | 1,705 | chT2-BCF U18 1920 (4NCL) online | B00 |
| Apr 2020 | Emmet McGlade | 1,625 | chT2-BCF U18 1920 (4NCL) online | B19 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-BCF U18 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 8 | 8 | 2,053 |
| ch-GBR U12 106th | 2019 | 6 | 4 | 1,533 |
| 106th ch-GBR U11 | 2019 | 6 | 4 | 590 |
| ch-ECF Schools | 2024 | 5 | 4.5 | 1,991 |
| 2026 English Schools Chess Championships Final | 2026 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,698 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kumar Banerji's chess games?
30 games by Kumar Banerji, from Mar 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 Kumar Banerji has played.
What does Kumar Banerji play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Kumar Banerji opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kumar Banerji answers 1...g6 (50% of games), 1...b6 (25% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Kumar Banerji play as White?
As White, Kumar Banerji's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kumar Banerji play as Black?
As Black, Kumar Banerji most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); London System (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Kumar Banerji's FIDE rating?
Kumar Banerji is currently rated 1,803 in classical chess, 1,707 in rapid and 1,605 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,803 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Kumar Banerji played?
Our database contains 30 games by Kumar Banerji, covering Mar 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 6 draws, 6 losses (60.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kumar Banerji?
30 games by Kumar Banerji 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.