Prepare against Manisha Mohanty Kiran
WGM · India · World #21,872 classical · FIDE ID 5019575
When preparing against Manisha Mohanty Kiran, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (90%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Moscow Variation as Black, 16.7% over 18 games.
Our database contains 839 games by Manisha Mohanty Kiran, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Manisha Mohanty Kiran's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Manisha Mohanty Kiran 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 | 2,042 | 2,316 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,054 | 2,215 | Jun 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,033 | 2,249 | May 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 839 | 292 | 221 | 326 | 34.8% |
| As White | 408 | 153 | 110 | 145 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 431 | 139 | 111 | 181 | 32.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Manisha Mohanty Kiran's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Manisha Mohanty Kiran's side.
First moves as White (408 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 399 | 97.8% | 51.3% |
| d4 | 5 | 1.2% | 40.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.5% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 51.3% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Kiran usually continues Nf3 (51.9% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Kiran usually continues Nf3 (57.8% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Kiran usually continues d4 (58.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (80% of these games) — Kiran usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Kiran usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (220 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 210 | 95.5% | 47.1% |
| e6 | 4 | 1.8% | 12.5% |
| d6 | 3 | 1.4% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 0.9% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (156 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 140 | 89.7% | 45.4% |
| d5 | 16 | 10.3% | 9.4% |
Manisha Mohanty Kiran's chess games
All 839 games by Manisha Mohanty Kiran 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: 292 wins, 221 draws, 326 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 64 | 21/24/19 | 32.8% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 49 | 19/12/18 | 38.8% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 29 | 12/5/12 | 41.4% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 21 | 8/5/8 | 38.1% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 18 | 9/5/4 | 50.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 17 | 5/4/8 | 29.4% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
| C10 | French Defense | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 12 | 3/2/7 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B63 | Sicilian | 123 | 43/30/50 | 35.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 68 | 26/14/28 | 38.2% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 41 | 11/11/19 | 26.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 22 | 8/5/9 | 36.4% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 21 | 5/8/8 | 23.8% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 19 | 7/5/7 | 36.8% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 18 | 3/4/11 | 16.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 12 | 3/7/2 | 25.0% |
| A45 | London System | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2018 | Erigaisi Arjun | 2,505 | 11th Mumbai Mayors Cup | C02 |
| Jan 2020 | Vignesh N R | 2,472 | 12th Chennai Open | B50 |
| Oct 2008 | K. Ratnakaran | 2,453 | ch-Commonwealth | C56 |
| Aug 2019 | Muhammad Khusenkhojaev | 2,442 | 1st Madurai Athens of the East Open | B95 |
| Jan 2024 | Abdelrahman Hesham | 2,424 | 1st Bangalore Open A | B95 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Commonwealth | 2019 | 34 | 16.5 | 2,305 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 32 | 14 | 2,158 |
| Speed Chess w Q2 | 2021 | 24 | 13.5 | 2,243 |
| ch-Asia U20 Girls | 2009 | 22 | 13.5 | 2,213 |
| Speed Chess w Q3 | 2021 | 21 | 12.5 | 2,196 |
| 32nd ch-IND w | 2006 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,188 |
| Speed Chess w Q5 | 2021 | 15 | 6 | 2,059 |
| Wch U20 Girls | 2009 | 13 | 8 | 2,260 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Mary Ann Gomes (21 games) · Swaminathan Soumya (17 games) · Nisha Mohota (15 games) · Rout Padmini (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Manisha Mohanty Kiran's chess games?
839 games by Manisha Mohanty Kiran, 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 Manisha Mohanty Kiran has played.
What does Manisha Mohanty Kiran play on the first move as White?
Across 408 games with White in our database, Manisha Mohanty Kiran opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games), 1.b3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Manisha Mohanty Kiran answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Manisha Mohanty Kiran play as White?
As White, Manisha Mohanty Kiran's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (64 games, 32.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (49 games, 38.8% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (29 games, 41.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 408 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Manisha Mohanty Kiran play as Black?
As Black, Manisha Mohanty Kiran most often plays: Sicilian (123 games, 35.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (68 games, 38.2% win rate); Indian Defense (41 games, 26.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 431 games.
What is Manisha Mohanty Kiran's FIDE rating?
Manisha Mohanty Kiran is currently rated 2,042 in classical chess, 2,054 in rapid and 2,033 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,316 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Manisha Mohanty Kiran played?
Our database contains 839 games by Manisha Mohanty Kiran, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 292 wins, 221 draws, 326 losses (34.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Manisha Mohanty Kiran?
839 games by Manisha Mohanty Kiran 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.