Prepare against Kutwal Shashikant
IM · India · World #7,923 classical · FIDE ID 5006520
When preparing against Kutwal Shashikant, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (85%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation as Black, 19.0% over 21 games.
Our database contains 434 games by Kutwal Shashikant, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Kutwal Shashikant's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kutwal Shashikant 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 | 2,207 | 2,356 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,276 | 2,317 | Feb 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,321 | 2,321 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 434 | 159 | 103 | 172 | 36.6% |
| As White | 215 | 92 | 47 | 76 | 42.8% |
| As Black | 219 | 67 | 56 | 96 | 30.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kutwal Shashikant's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kutwal Shashikant's side.
First moves as White (215 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 211 | 98.1% | 53.6% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 53.6% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Shashikant usually continues Nf3 (54.7% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Shashikant usually continues Nf3 (53.9% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Shashikant usually continues d4 (55.2% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Shashikant usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Shashikant usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (112 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 95 | 84.8% | 45.8% |
| e5 | 16 | 14.3% | 56.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 50 | 84.7% | 44.0% |
| d5 | 9 | 15.3% | 55.6% |
Kutwal Shashikant's chess games
All 434 games by Kutwal Shashikant in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 159 wins, 103 draws, 172 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 45 | 23/7/15 | 51.1% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 18 | 7/6/5 | 38.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 8/4/4 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 10 | 7/0/3 | 70.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B67 | Sicilian | 56 | 18/13/25 | 32.1% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 21 | 4/6/11 | 19.0% |
| E63 | English Opening | 15 | 3/4/8 | 20.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 13 | 1/6/6 | 7.7% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2009 | Shukhrat Safin | 2,518 | 7th New Delhi Parsvnath Open | E63 |
| Jan 2007 | Enamul Hossain | 2,506 | 5th New Delhi Parsvnath Open | B43 |
| Jan 2009 | Petr Kostenko | 2,501 | 1st Gurgon Open | B67 |
| Sep 2022 | Felix Blohberger | 2,493 | Titled Tue Early | E76 |
| Jan 2012 | Jayaram Ashwin | 2,472 | 4th Chennai Open | B57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 98 | 45 | 2,256 |
| ch-Commonwealth | 2008 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,277 |
| 1st Chennai WinTV Open | 2004 | 13 | 8 | 2,363 |
| ch-IND 48th | 2010 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,231 |
| ch-IND Velammal 45th | 2008 | 13 | 6 | 2,370 |
| 50th ch-IND Challengers | 2012 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,341 |
| ch-IND 50th | 2012 | 12 | 4.5 | 2,238 |
| 49th chA-IND | 2011 | 12 | 4.5 | 2,289 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kutwal Shashikant's chess games?
434 games by Kutwal Shashikant, from Apr 2003 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 Kutwal Shashikant has played.
What does Kutwal Shashikant play on the first move as White?
Across 215 games with White in our database, Kutwal Shashikant opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games), 1.d4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kutwal Shashikant answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games).
What openings does Kutwal Shashikant play as White?
As White, Kutwal Shashikant's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (45 games, 51.1% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (18 games, 38.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (16 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 215 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kutwal Shashikant play as Black?
As Black, Kutwal Shashikant most often plays: Sicilian (56 games, 32.1% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (21 games, 19.0% win rate); English Opening (15 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 219 games.
What is Kutwal Shashikant's FIDE rating?
Kutwal Shashikant is currently rated 2,207 in classical chess, 2,276 in rapid and 2,321 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,356 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Kutwal Shashikant played?
Our database contains 434 games by Kutwal Shashikant, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 159 wins, 103 draws, 172 losses (36.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kutwal Shashikant?
434 games by Kutwal Shashikant 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.