Prepare against Kumar Banerji
United Kingdom · World #75,617 classical · FIDE ID 459666
When preparing against Kumar Banerji, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...b6 (40% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%).
Our database contains 33 games by Kumar Banerji, covering Mar 2018 to Sep 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 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,707 | 1,707 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,605 | 1,605 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 19 | 7 | 7 | 57.6% |
| As White | 17 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 64.7% |
| As Black | 16 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 50.0% |
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 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 100.0% | 76.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 76.5% score
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Banerji usually continues exd5 (83.3% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Banerji usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Banerji usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b6 | 2 | 40.0% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 20.0% | 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 33 games by Kumar Banerji in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2018 - 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: 19 wins, 7 draws, 7 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| 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% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Grigoris Sklavounos | 1,824 | Golders Green FIDE Rapidplay - September 2026 - Open | B01 |
| 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 | A45 |
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 |
| Golders Green FIDE Rapidplay - September 2026 - Open | 2026 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,790 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kumar Banerji's chess games?
33 games by Kumar Banerji, from Mar 2018 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 Kumar Banerji has played.
What does Kumar Banerji play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Kumar Banerji opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kumar Banerji answers 1...b6 (40% of games), 1...g6 (40% of games), 1...e5 (20% 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); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 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 16 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 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Kumar Banerji played?
Our database contains 33 games by Kumar Banerji, covering Mar 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 7 draws, 7 losses (57.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kumar Banerji?
33 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.