Prepare against M. Kunal
FM · India · World #4,338 classical · FIDE ID 5018250
Our database contains 490 games by M. Kunal, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find M. Kunal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout M. Kunal 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 | 2,394 | Dec 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,251 | 2,342 | Feb 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,201 | 2,324 | Sep 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 490 | 202 | 117 | 171 | 41.2% |
| As White | 238 | 98 | 59 | 81 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 252 | 104 | 58 | 90 | 41.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of M. Kunal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from M. Kunal's side.
First moves as White (238 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 215 | 90.3% | 54.7% |
| d4 | 13 | 5.5% | 46.2% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 2.1% | 10.0% |
| b3 | 4 | 1.7% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 54.7% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Kunal usually continues Nf3 (53.7% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Kunal usually continues Nf3 (58.2% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Kunal usually continues d4 (68.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 46.2% score
- …d5 (46% of these games) — Kunal usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Kunal usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Kunal usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (126 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 110 | 87.3% | 58.2% |
| e5 | 8 | 6.3% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 6 | 4.8% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 78 | 94.0% | 48.1% |
| d5 | 3 | 3.6% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
M. Kunal's chess games
All 490 games by M. Kunal in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 202 wins, 117 draws, 171 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 32 | 14/7/11 | 43.8% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 25 | 10/8/7 | 40.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 21 | 14/1/6 | 66.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 15 | 6/5/4 | 40.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 31 | 10/8/13 | 32.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 24 | 17/6/1 | 70.8% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 20 | 7/7/6 | 35.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 17 | 9/4/4 | 52.9% |
| E05 | Catalan | 16 | 4/6/6 | 25.0% |
| E51 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 10 | 4/0/6 | 40.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2024 | Etienne Bacrot | 2,683 | Titled Tue Early | B13 |
| May 2024 | Daniel Dardha | 2,650 | Titled Tue Early | B30 |
| May 2024 | Jaime Santos Latasa | 2,626 | Titled Tue Early | B30 |
| Feb 2024 | David Paravyan | 2,612 | Titled Tue Early | C42 |
| Mar 2024 | Cristobal Henriquez Villagra | 2,588 | Titled Tue Early | A06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 159 | 91 | 2,348 |
| ch-Commonwealth | 2012 | 16 | 8.5 | 2,188 |
| 50th Wch U20 | 2011 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,345 |
| 9th Chennai Open | 2017 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,305 |
| 13th New Delhi Parsvnath Open | 2015 | 10 | 6 | 2,462 |
| Novi Sad TS Mix 220th | 2021 | 10 | 5 | 2,233 |
| Chennai Murali Mohan Memorial 2nd | 2023 | 9 | 7.5 | 1,955 |
| 54th ch-IND Challengers | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,223 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find M. Kunal's chess games?
490 games by M. Kunal, from Apr 2003 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 M. Kunal has played.
What does M. Kunal play on the first move as White?
Across 238 games with White in our database, M. Kunal opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, M. Kunal answers 1...c6 (87% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games).
What openings does M. Kunal play as White?
As White, M. Kunal's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (32 games, 43.8% win rate); Sicilian (25 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (21 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 238 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does M. Kunal play as Black?
As Black, M. Kunal most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (31 games, 32.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (24 games, 70.8% win rate); Indian Defense (20 games, 35.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 252 games.
What is M. Kunal's FIDE rating?
M. Kunal is currently rated 2,293 in classical chess, 2,251 in rapid and 2,201 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,394 (Dec 2015).
How many games has M. Kunal played?
Our database contains 490 games by M. Kunal, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 202 wins, 117 draws, 171 losses (41.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against M. Kunal?
490 games by M. Kunal 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.