Prepare against Madhav Kaushik
United Kingdom · World #48,596 classical · FIDE ID 499986
When preparing against Madhav Kaushik, expect 1.e4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 70 games by Madhav Kaushik, covering Nov 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Madhav Kaushik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Madhav Kaushik 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 | 1,898 | 1,939 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,734 | 1,734 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,720 | 1,741 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 26 | 15 | 29 | 37.1% |
| As White | 37 | 15 | 6 | 16 | 40.5% |
| As Black | 33 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Madhav Kaushik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Madhav Kaushik's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 32 | 86.5% | 46.9% |
| d4 | 5 | 13.5% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 46.9% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Kaushik usually continues Nf3 (47.2% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Kaushik usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Kaushik usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 60.0% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Kaushik usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Kaushik usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (20% of these games) — Kaushik usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
Madhav Kaushik's chess games
All 70 games by Madhav Kaushik in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2021 - 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: 26 wins, 15 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C83 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | Jeremy N Fraser-Mitchell | 2,054 | British Rapidplay | B00 |
| Feb 2026 | Adrien Allorant | 2,038 | Isle of Wight Masters | D38 |
| Mar 2024 | Owen Crawford | 2,010 | British Rapidplay | C89 |
| May 2025 | Nigel R E Alldritt | 1,952 | 3rd Cambridge Int Open | E04 |
| May 2025 | Norman A Hutchinson | 1,935 | 3rd Cambridge Int Open | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isle of Wight Masters | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,858 |
| ch-ENG U14 Blitz | 2021 | 9 | 5 | – |
| ch-ENG U14 Rapid | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 1,410 |
| Cambridge Open | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,796 |
| British Rapidplay | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,976 |
| 3rd Cambridge Int Open | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,883 |
| London Mill Hill Open U1700 | 2022 | 5 | 4 | 1,718 |
| 4NCL Bradford Congress | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 1,852 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Madhav Kaushik's chess games?
70 games by Madhav Kaushik, from Nov 2021 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 Madhav Kaushik has played.
What does Madhav Kaushik play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Madhav Kaushik opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Madhav Kaushik answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Madhav Kaushik play as White?
As White, Madhav Kaushik's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (4 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Madhav Kaushik play as Black?
As Black, Madhav Kaushik most often plays: Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Madhav Kaushik's FIDE rating?
Madhav Kaushik is currently rated 1,898 in classical chess, 1,734 in rapid and 1,720 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,939 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Madhav Kaushik played?
Our database contains 70 games by Madhav Kaushik, covering Nov 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 15 draws, 29 losses (37.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Madhav Kaushik?
70 games by Madhav Kaushik 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.