Prepare against Kushal Jakhria
CM · United Kingdom · World #9,190 classical · FIDE ID 497444
When preparing against Kushal Jakhria, expect 1.d4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (93%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as White, 20.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 145 games by Kushal Jakhria, covering Nov 2021 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Kushal Jakhria's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kushal Jakhria 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 | 2,183 | 2,183 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,088 | 2,088 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,135 | 2,135 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 145 | 79 | 13 | 53 | 54.5% |
| As White | 75 | 40 | 6 | 29 | 53.3% |
| As Black | 70 | 39 | 7 | 24 | 55.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kushal Jakhria's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kushal Jakhria's side.
First moves as White (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 73 | 97.3% | 56.2% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 56.2% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Jakhria usually continues c4 (57.3% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Jakhria usually continues c4 (54.3% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Jakhria usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Jakhria usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 36 | 100.0% | 54.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 92.6% | 62.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 7.4% | 100.0% |
Kushal Jakhria's chess games
All 145 games by Kushal Jakhria in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2021 - 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: 79 wins, 13 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E09 | Catalan | 15 | 3/2/10 | 20.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 15 | 9/1/5 | 60.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 12 | 7/0/5 | 58.3% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D96 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 13 | 7/4/2 | 53.8% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 8/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| D00 | London System | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Siva Mahadevan | 2,419 | 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Blitz (Sun) | A55 |
| Aug 2026 | David L Haydon | 2,336 | 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Blitz (Sat) | A15 |
| Aug 2026 | Billy Fellowes | 2,281 | 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Blitz (Sat) | A40 |
| Feb 2024 | Jonathan O'Connor | 2,227 | Enniscrone Sligo Winter Open | E04 |
| May 2023 | Ankush Khandelwal | 2,205 | ch-ENG Chessable | E97 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Blitz (Sun) | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,162 |
| 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Blitz (Sat) | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,307 |
| 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Open | 2026 | 10 | 6 | 2,146 |
| Wch U08 | 2022 | 10 | 6 | 1,493 |
| ch-EU Schools U07 | 2022 | 9 | 7.5 | 1,405 |
| FIDE World Bl Team Pool A | 2025 | 9 | 2 | 2,109 |
| ch-EU Hybrid U08 | 2021 | 9 | 6 | 1,422 |
| Hastings Masters Open | 2023 | 8 | 3 | 1,812 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kushal Jakhria's chess games?
145 games by Kushal Jakhria, from Nov 2021 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 Kushal Jakhria has played.
What does Kushal Jakhria play on the first move as White?
Across 75 games with White in our database, Kushal Jakhria opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kushal Jakhria answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Kushal Jakhria play as White?
As White, Kushal Jakhria's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (15 games, 20.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (15 games, 60.0% win rate); Slav Defense (12 games, 58.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 75 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kushal Jakhria play as Black?
As Black, Kushal Jakhria most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (8 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 70 games.
What is Kushal Jakhria's FIDE rating?
Kushal Jakhria is currently rated 2,183 in classical chess, 2,088 in rapid and 2,135 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,183 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Kushal Jakhria played?
Our database contains 145 games by Kushal Jakhria, covering Nov 2021 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 79 wins, 13 draws, 53 losses (54.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kushal Jakhria?
145 games by Kushal Jakhria 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.