Prepare against Mahir Taneja
FM · India · World #4,075 classical · FIDE ID 25181696
Our database contains 77 games by Mahir Taneja, covering Jan 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mahir Taneja's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mahir Taneja 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 | 2,301 | 2,319 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,960 | 2,017 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,982 | 2,019 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 22 | 17 | 36 | 28.6% |
| As White | 38 | 13 | 7 | 16 | 34.2% |
| As Black | 39 | 9 | 10 | 20 | 23.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mahir Taneja's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mahir Taneja's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 37 | 100.0% | 47.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 47.3% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Taneja usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Taneja usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Taneja usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 19 | 86.4% | 36.8% |
| e5 | 3 | 13.6% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 100.0% | 29.2% |
Mahir Taneja's chess games
All 77 games by Mahir Taneja in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2022 - 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, 17 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Catalan | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Anastasia Bodnaruk | 2,357 | Titled Tue | B12 |
| Jul 2026 | Mattenberger,Matthias | 2,347 | 30th J-C Loubatiere Open | D35 |
| Jan 2026 | Semyon Puzyrevsky | 2,330 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | B15 |
| Aug 2026 | Sahin,Oz | 2,209 | Granada Chess Open 2026 | B00 |
| Oct 2025 | David Mindestrommen Simonsen | 2,165 | Fagernes GM Swiss Aut | B93 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 22 | 5 | 2,033 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 17 | 6 | 2,103 |
| Aurionpro Mumbai Junior | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 1,965 |
| Fagernes GM Swiss Aut | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,234 |
| 30th J-C Loubatiere Open | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 2,250 |
| Granada Chess Open 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 2,363 |
| 44th chT-IND | 2025 | 3 | 1 | 1,906 |
| Aurionpro Mumbai IGM Open | 2025 | 2 | 1 | 2,253 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mahir Taneja's chess games?
77 games by Mahir Taneja, from Jan 2022 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 Mahir Taneja has played.
What does Mahir Taneja play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Mahir Taneja opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mahir Taneja answers 1...c6 (86% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Mahir Taneja play as White?
As White, Mahir Taneja's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 28.6% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mahir Taneja play as Black?
As Black, Mahir Taneja most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Catalan (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Mahir Taneja's FIDE rating?
Mahir Taneja is currently rated 2,301 in classical chess, 1,960 in rapid and 1,982 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,319 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Mahir Taneja played?
Our database contains 77 games by Mahir Taneja, covering Jan 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 17 draws, 36 losses (28.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mahir Taneja?
77 games by Mahir Taneja 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.