Prepare against Kumar Vijay
India · World #36,502 classical · FIDE ID 5066441
When preparing against Kumar Vijay, expect 1.e4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 31 games by Kumar Vijay, covering Jan 2009 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Kumar Vijay's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kumar Vijay 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 | 1,953 | 2,021 | Dec 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,899 | 1,972 | Oct 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,925 | 1,992 | May 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 13 | 4 | 14 | 41.9% |
| As White | 15 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 46.7% |
| As Black | 16 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 37.5% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2007-2026): 729 rated games against 638 different opponents, across 76 events in 2 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 481 | 284 | 67 | 130 | 59.0% | 1,836 | 1,946 | 13 |
| Rapid | 56 | 34 | 8 | 14 | 60.7% | 1,726 | 1,849 | 8 |
| Blitz | 18 | 12 | 0 | 6 | 66.7% | 1,695 | 1,812 | 5 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 168 | 43 | 29 | 96 | 25.6% |
| Against lower-rated | 488 | 335 | 59 | 94 | 68.6% |
Wins over titled players: 3 vs GM · 6 vs IM · 12 vs FM · 14 vs CM · 1 vs WIM · 3 vs WFM · 4 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
6 tournament wins from 70 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 96 | 63 | 7 | 26 | 1,771 | 1,906 |
| 2025 | 146 | 90 | 16 | 40 | 1,816 | 1,945 |
| 2024 | 28 | 17 | 4 | 7 | 1,766 | 1,899 |
| 2023 | 27 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 1,452 | 1,606 |
| 2020 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 1,690 | 1,862 |
| 2019 | 50 | 28 | 5 | 17 | 1,757 | 1,845 |
| 2018 | 29 | 21 | 2 | 6 | 1,619 | 1,826 |
| 2016 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 1,774 | 1,814 |
| 2015 | 31 | 18 | 1 | 12 | 1,803 | 1,858 |
| 2014 | 31 | 16 | 6 | 9 | 1,942 | 2,038 |
| 2013 | 103 | 62 | 15 | 26 | 1,810 | 1,947 |
| 2012 | 72 | 44 | 11 | 17 | 1,871 | 2,007 |
| 2011 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1,788 | 1,921 |
| 2010 | 43 | 20 | 7 | 16 | 2,032 | 2,008 |
| 2009 | 28 | 17 | 3 | 8 | 2,039 | 1,932 |
| 2008 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 1,884 | 1,713 |
| 2007 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1,912 | 1,912 |
Where Kumar Vijay has played
India (75) · Nepal (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kumar Vijay's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kumar Vijay's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 86.7% | 61.5% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 13.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 61.5% score
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Vijay usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Vijay usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Vijay usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 13% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Vijay usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 77.8% | 64.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Kumar Vijay's chess games
All 31 games by Kumar Vijay in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - Nov 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: 13 wins, 4 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E67 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B55 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A42 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Abhay Kumar Sinha | 1,743 | Bihar Open FIDE Rating Chess Tournament 2026 | C42 |
| Mar 2026 | Piyush Kumar Mishra | 1,691 | Bihar Open FIDE Rating Chess Tournament 2026 | B23 |
| Nov 2026 | Hoda Menhajul | 1,678 | Bihar State Senior FIDE Rating Chess Championship 2026 | B22 |
| Jan 2026 | Abhimanyu Kumar | 1,642 | City Square Bihar State Amateur FIDE Rated Chess Championship 2026 | B13 |
| Jan 2026 | Avyay Sharma | 1,641 | City Square Bihar State Amateur FIDE Rated Chess Championship 2026 | C68 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Square Bihar State Amateur FIDE Rated Chess Championship 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 7.5 | 1,888 |
| Bihar State Senior FIDE Rating Chess Championship 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 4 | 1,861 |
| Bihar Open FIDE Rating Chess Tournament 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 2 | 1,742 |
| 57th ch-IND | 2019 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,106 |
| 45th TCh-IND 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,241 |
| 62nd ch-IND | 2025 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,892 |
| 54th ch-IND Challengers | 2016 | 1 | 0 | 1,944 |
| 17th New Delhi Parsvnath Open A | 2019 | 1 | 0 | 2,148 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kumar Vijay's chess games?
31 games by Kumar Vijay, from Jan 2009 to Nov 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 Vijay has played.
What does Kumar Vijay play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Kumar Vijay opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kumar Vijay answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games), 1...Nc6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Kumar Vijay play as White?
As White, Kumar Vijay's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kumar Vijay play as Black?
As Black, Kumar Vijay most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Kumar Vijay's FIDE rating?
Kumar Vijay is currently rated 1,953 in classical chess, 1,899 in rapid and 1,925 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,021 (Dec 2013).
How many games has Kumar Vijay played?
Our database contains 31 games by Kumar Vijay, covering Jan 2009 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 4 draws, 14 losses (41.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kumar Vijay?
31 games by Kumar Vijay 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.