Prepare against Kushagra Jain
CM · India · World #4,362 classical · FIDE ID 66607663
When preparing against Kushagra Jain, expect 1.e4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (53%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 26.3% over 19 games.
Our database contains 229 games by Kushagra Jain, covering Mar 2018 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Kushagra Jain's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kushagra Jain 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 | 2,293 | 2,293 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,970 | 2,109 | Feb 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,161 | 2,161 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 229 | 68 | 63 | 98 | 29.7% |
| As White | 115 | 38 | 35 | 42 | 33.0% |
| As Black | 114 | 30 | 28 | 56 | 26.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kushagra Jain's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kushagra Jain's side.
First moves as White (114 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 103 | 90.4% | 48.1% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 4.4% | 40.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 3.5% | 37.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 48.1% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Jain usually continues Nf3 (37.9% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Jain usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Jain usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (80% of these games) — Jain usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Jain usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 51 | 85.0% | 43.1% |
| e6 | 4 | 6.7% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 3 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 19 | 52.8% | 21.1% |
| Nf6 | 13 | 36.1% | 26.9% |
| d6 | 3 | 8.3% | 83.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
Kushagra Jain's chess games
All 229 games by Kushagra Jain 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: 68 wins, 63 draws, 98 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 19 | 5/5/9 | 26.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 10 | 1/2/7 | 10.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D25 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Yihan Meng | 2,456 | Titled Tue | B94 |
| Dec 2025 | Georgios Souleidis | 2,418 | Titled Tue | B20 |
| Nov 2025 | Panda Sambit | 2,364 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | B00 |
| Dec 2025 | Nagare Kaivalya Sandip | 2,352 | Titled Tue | C47 |
| Aug 2025 | Namitbir Singh Walia | 2,340 | 31st Abu Dhabi Masters | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 24 | 11 | 2,252 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2025 | 21 | 7 | 2,019 |
| 61st Wch U20 | 2024 | 11 | 4 | 2,146 |
| SixDays Budapest Sept 2026 | IM-B | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,198 |
| 31st Abu Dhabi Masters | 2025 | 9 | 3 | 2,213 |
| 48th Sitges Open | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,249 |
| ch-Asia U20 | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,898 |
| ch-Asia Blitz U20 | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,738 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kushagra Jain's chess games?
229 games by Kushagra Jain, 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 Kushagra Jain has played.
What does Kushagra Jain play on the first move as White?
Across 114 games with White in our database, Kushagra Jain opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kushagra Jain answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (53% of games), 1...Nf6 (36% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games).
What openings does Kushagra Jain play as White?
As White, Kushagra Jain's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 22.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 115 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kushagra Jain play as Black?
As Black, Kushagra Jain most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (19 games, 26.3% win rate); Sicilian (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 10.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 114 games.
What is Kushagra Jain's FIDE rating?
Kushagra Jain is currently rated 2,293 in classical chess, 1,970 in rapid and 2,161 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,293 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Kushagra Jain played?
Our database contains 229 games by Kushagra Jain, covering Mar 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 68 wins, 63 draws, 98 losses (29.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kushagra Jain?
229 games by Kushagra Jain 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.