Prepare against Kundu Kaustuv
IM · India · World #2,809 classical · FIDE ID 5056900
When preparing against Kundu Kaustuv, expect 1.Nf3 in 58% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening: Slav Setup as White, 50.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 512 games by Kundu Kaustuv, covering Jan 2009 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Kundu Kaustuv's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kundu Kaustuv 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 | 2,347 | 2,434 | Oct 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,282 | 2,338 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,156 | 2,230 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 512 | 256 | 131 | 125 | 50.0% |
| As White | 266 | 135 | 70 | 61 | 50.8% |
| As Black | 246 | 121 | 61 | 64 | 49.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kundu Kaustuv's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kundu Kaustuv's side.
First moves as White (266 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 154 | 57.9% | 64.9% |
| c4 | 99 | 37.2% | 63.1% |
| e4 | 9 | 3.4% | 61.1% |
| d4 | 4 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 58% of White games, 64.9% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Kaustuv usually continues e3 (62.0% score)
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Kaustuv usually continues c4 (66.2% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Kaustuv usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 37% of White games, 63.1% score
- …Nf6 (28% of these games) — Kaustuv usually continues Nc3 (82.4% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Kaustuv usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Kaustuv usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (126 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 104 | 82.5% | 66.3% |
| e5 | 12 | 9.5% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 6 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 2.4% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 70 | 83.3% | 64.3% |
| d5 | 13 | 15.5% | 46.2% |
Kundu Kaustuv's chess games
All 512 games by Kundu Kaustuv in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - 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: 256 wins, 131 draws, 125 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 65 | 34/15/16 | 52.3% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 60 | 33/13/14 | 55.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 28 | 15/5/8 | 53.6% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 23 | 12/5/6 | 52.2% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 16 | 10/5/1 | 62.5% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 16 | 8/5/3 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| A26 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B66 | Sicilian | 49 | 35/9/5 | 71.4% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 14 | 8/3/3 | 57.1% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 11 | 4/7/0 | 36.4% |
| A15 | English Opening | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| A45 | London System | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | Alexander Donchenko | 2,617 | Titled Tue Late | A05 |
| May 2025 | Rafael Leitao | 2,596 | Titled Tue Late | B48 |
| Mar 2026 | Pa Iniyan | 2,590 | ch-IND Blitz 2025-26 | E73 |
| Mar 2025 | Pavel V. Tregubov | 2,555 | Titled Tue Early | C77 |
| Mar 2026 | Aaryan Varshney | 2,528 | ch-IND Rapid 2025-26 | D37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 42 | 19 | 2,301 |
| Wch U18 | 2017 | 11 | 7 | 2,440 |
| 1st FIDE World Uni Blitz-B | 2021 | 10 | 7 | 2,163 |
| 16th KIIT Cat A Open | 2025 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,371 |
| 1st Guwahati Sakatam Open | 2024 | 10 | 8.5 | 2,124 |
| BAN Walton 1st League | 2018 | 10 | 8 | 2,201 |
| chT-BAN Premier | 2021 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,369 |
| ch-IND Rapid | 2025 | 10 | 6 | 2,358 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kundu Kaustuv's chess games?
512 games by Kundu Kaustuv, from Jan 2009 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 Kundu Kaustuv has played.
What does Kundu Kaustuv play on the first move as White?
Across 266 games with White in our database, Kundu Kaustuv opens with 1.Nf3 (58% of games), 1.c4 (37% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kundu Kaustuv answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games).
What openings does Kundu Kaustuv play as White?
As White, Kundu Kaustuv's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (65 games, 52.3% win rate); Réti Opening (60 games, 55.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (28 games, 53.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 266 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kundu Kaustuv play as Black?
As Black, Kundu Kaustuv most often plays: Sicilian (49 games, 71.4% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (14 games, 57.1% win rate); King's Indian Defense (12 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 246 games.
What is Kundu Kaustuv's FIDE rating?
Kundu Kaustuv is currently rated 2,347 in classical chess, 2,282 in rapid and 2,156 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,434 (Oct 2023).
How many games has Kundu Kaustuv played?
Our database contains 512 games by Kundu Kaustuv, covering Jan 2009 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 256 wins, 131 draws, 125 losses (50.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kundu Kaustuv?
512 games by Kundu Kaustuv 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.