Prepare against Mahish S A
CM · India · World #4,414 classical · FIDE ID 25911783
When preparing against Mahish S A, expect 1.e4 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 42 games by Mahish S A, covering Feb 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mahish S A's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mahish S A 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 | 2,291 | 2,291 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,087 | 2,096 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,171 | 2,174 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 26.2% |
| As White | 23 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 30.4% |
| As Black | 19 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 21.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mahish S A's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mahish S A's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 73.9% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 6 | 26.1% | 41.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 74% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — A usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — A usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — A usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 26% of White games, 41.7% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — A usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — A usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — A usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 85.7% | 29.2% |
| e6 | 2 | 14.3% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
Mahish S A's chess games
All 42 games by Mahish S A in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 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: 11 wins, 15 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E52 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Diptayan Ghosh | 2,577 | Festival Caissa - Grand Prix Blitz Chess Tournanament | C70 |
| Jul 2026 | Aarav A | 2,206 | Vezerkepzo July IM-A | B41 |
| Dec 2025 | Samar Dayal | 2,183 | Wroclaw Open A | C42 |
| Jul 2026 | Anishka Vikram | 2,163 | Vezerkepzo July IM-A | E52 |
| Jan 2026 | Artem Dovhan | 2,154 | 36th Cracovia Open A | B45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36th Cracovia Open A | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,157 |
| Vezerkepzo July IM-A | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,248 |
| Wroclaw Open A | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,094 |
| 25th Sant Marti Open | 2025 | 8 | 3 | 1,877 |
| Festival Caissa - Grand Prix Blitz Chess Tournanament | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,098 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mahish S A's chess games?
42 games by Mahish S A, from Feb 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 Mahish S A has played.
What does Mahish S A play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Mahish S A opens with 1.e4 (74% of games), 1.c4 (26% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mahish S A answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Mahish S A play as White?
As White, Mahish S A's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mahish S A play as Black?
As Black, Mahish S A most often plays: Sicilian: Rossolimo (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Mahish S A's FIDE rating?
Mahish S A is currently rated 2,291 in classical chess, 2,087 in rapid and 2,171 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,291 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Mahish S A played?
Our database contains 42 games by Mahish S A, covering Feb 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 15 draws, 16 losses (26.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mahish S A?
42 games by Mahish S A 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.