Prepare against Mayank Chakraborty
IM · India · World #579 classical · FIDE ID 25659766
When preparing against Mayank Chakraborty, expect 1.e4 in 61% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (87%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as White, 47.1% over 17 games.
Our database contains 399 games by Mayank Chakraborty, covering Feb 2017 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Mayank Chakraborty's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mayank Chakraborty 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 | 2,501 | 2,508 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,407 | 2,420 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,425 | 2,454 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 399 | 206 | 130 | 63 | 51.6% |
| As White | 202 | 117 | 64 | 21 | 57.9% |
| As Black | 197 | 89 | 66 | 42 | 45.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mayank Chakraborty's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mayank Chakraborty's side.
First moves as White (202 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 124 | 61.4% | 72.2% |
| Nf3 | 38 | 18.8% | 75.0% |
| d4 | 38 | 18.8% | 73.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 61% of White games, 72.2% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Chakraborty usually continues Nf3 (78.9% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Chakraborty usually continues Nf3 (68.5% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Chakraborty usually continues d4 (57.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 19% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Chakraborty usually continues g3 (72.7% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Chakraborty usually continues g3 (57.1% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Chakraborty usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (95 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 59 | 62.1% | 54.2% |
| c5 | 17 | 17.9% | 73.5% |
| e6 | 12 | 12.6% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 5 | 5.3% | 90.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 52 | 86.7% | 64.4% |
| d6 | 5 | 8.3% | 90.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
Mayank Chakraborty's chess games
All 399 games by Mayank Chakraborty in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2017 - Sep 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: 206 wins, 130 draws, 63 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 20 | 11/7/2 | 55.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 17 | 8/6/3 | 47.1% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 11 | 7/4/0 | 63.6% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 9/2/0 | 81.8% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 0/5/3 | 0.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 15 | 10/5/0 | 66.7% |
| E04 | Catalan | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 11 | 3/6/2 | 27.3% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 2/5/0 | 28.6% |
| A15 | English Opening | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Anish Giri | 2,748 | Abu Dhabi Masters Online | C46 |
| Jun 2025 | Grigoriy Oparin | 2,660 | Titled Tue Early | E06 |
| Jul 2025 | Arkadij Naiditsch | 2,629 | Oskemen Open Masters | C56 |
| Aug 2025 | V Pranav | 2,597 | Abu Dhabi Masters Online | A46 |
| May 2026 | Pranav Anand | 2,596 | Baku Open 2026 | B53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 91 | 58.5 | 2,479 |
| 4th Gujarat Open 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,451 |
| Muscat International Chess Championship 2026 | Blitz | 2026 | 10 | 9 | 2,587 |
| 16th Chennai Open | 2026 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,371 |
| Oskemen Open Masters | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,482 |
| Abu Dhabi Masters Online | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,584 |
| 1st Kingdom Of Chess Open | 2024 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,150 |
| Asian Juniors 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,515 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mayank Chakraborty's chess games?
399 games by Mayank Chakraborty, from Feb 2017 to Sep 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 Mayank Chakraborty has played.
What does Mayank Chakraborty play on the first move as White?
Across 202 games with White in our database, Mayank Chakraborty opens with 1.e4 (61% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mayank Chakraborty answers 1...e5 (62% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Mayank Chakraborty play as White?
As White, Mayank Chakraborty's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (20 games, 55.0% win rate); Catalan (17 games, 47.1% win rate); Réti Opening (11 games, 63.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 202 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mayank Chakraborty play as Black?
As Black, Mayank Chakraborty most often plays: Indian Defense (15 games, 66.7% win rate); Catalan (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Réti Opening (12 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 197 games.
What is Mayank Chakraborty's FIDE rating?
Mayank Chakraborty is currently rated 2,501 in classical chess, 2,407 in rapid and 2,425 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,508 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Mayank Chakraborty played?
Our database contains 399 games by Mayank Chakraborty, covering Feb 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 206 wins, 130 draws, 63 losses (51.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mayank Chakraborty?
399 games by Mayank Chakraborty 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.