Prepare against Lalit Prasad
CM · Australia · World #18,905 classical · FIDE ID 3224546
Our database contains 65 games by Lalit Prasad, covering Feb 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Lalit Prasad's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lalit Prasad 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 | 2,067 | 2,092 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,998 | 1,998 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,949 | 2,001 | Jan 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 22 | 24 | 19 | 33.8% |
| As White | 26 | 12 | 9 | 5 | 46.2% |
| As Black | 39 | 10 | 15 | 14 | 25.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lalit Prasad's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lalit Prasad's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 11 | 42.3% | 59.1% |
| c4 | 9 | 34.6% | 83.3% |
| e4 | 6 | 23.1% | 41.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 42% of White games, 59.1% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Prasad usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Prasad usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 35% of White games, 83.3% score
- …b6 (22% of these games) — Prasad usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Prasad usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Prasad usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 77.3% | 44.1% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 22.7% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 69.2% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 30.8% | 37.5% |
Lalit Prasad's chess games
All 65 games by Lalit Prasad in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2015 - Aug 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: 22 wins, 24 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E00 | Catalan | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2018 | Daniel King Wai Lam | 2,215 | 56th Doeberl Cup | A10 |
| Apr 2018 | Alan D Goldsmith | 2,179 | 56th Doeberl Cup | A10 |
| Jan 2018 | Tom Slater-Jones | 2,038 | ch-AUS Major | E73 |
| Jan 2018 | Ian P Parsonage | 2,027 | ch-AUS Major | B03 |
| Jan 2014 | Bernard Chau | 1,982 | ch-AUS U18 | C15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUS Major | 2020 | 21 | 14 | 1,983 |
| Oceania zt | 2015 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,825 |
| 56th Doeberl Cup | 2018 | 8 | 4 | 2,090 |
| 2026 ANU Open | 2026 | 6 | 4 | 1,977 |
| ch-Sydney | 2024 | 6 | 3 | 1,958 |
| ch-AUS U18 | 2014 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,933 |
| Doeberl Cup | 2023 | 2 | 0 | 2,039 |
| Oceania zt 3.6 | 2023 | 2 | 1 | 2,187 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lalit Prasad's chess games?
65 games by Lalit Prasad, from Feb 2015 to Aug 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 Lalit Prasad has played.
What does Lalit Prasad play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Lalit Prasad opens with 1.d4 (42% of games), 1.c4 (35% of games), 1.e4 (23% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lalit Prasad answers 1...c5 (77% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games).
What openings does Lalit Prasad play as White?
As White, Lalit Prasad's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (4 games, 75.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lalit Prasad play as Black?
As Black, Lalit Prasad most often plays: Sicilian: Taimanov (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Lalit Prasad's FIDE rating?
Lalit Prasad is currently rated 2,067 in classical chess, 1,998 in rapid and 1,949 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,092 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Lalit Prasad played?
Our database contains 65 games by Lalit Prasad, covering Feb 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 24 draws, 19 losses (33.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lalit Prasad?
65 games by Lalit Prasad 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.