Prepare against Mayank Palav
United Kingdom · World #56,764 classical · FIDE ID 469335
When preparing against Mayank Palav, expect 1.e4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (33%).
Our database contains 31 games by Mayank Palav, covering Sep 2019 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Mayank Palav's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mayank Palav 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 | 1,867 | 1,867 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,889 | 1,908 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,794 | 1,794 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 35.5% |
| As White | 16 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mayank Palav's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mayank Palav's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 81.3% | 53.8% |
| d4 | 3 | 18.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 53.8% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Palav usually continues Nc3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Palav usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Palav usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Palav usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Palav usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 4 | 50.0% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 4 | 50.0% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 1 | 33.3% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 33.3% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
Mayank Palav's chess games
All 31 games by Mayank Palav in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2019 - 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: 11 wins, 10 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D40 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Philip E Goldstein | 2,098 | Golders Green FIDE Rapidplay - April 2026 | B00 |
| Aug 2026 | Dominic Czarnuch | 1,949 | 2026 British Chess Championships: | A00 |
| Aug 2026 | Alan D Chapman | 1,936 | 2nd Swindon Open 2026 | B23 |
| Aug 2026 | Jake Ruse | 1,748 | Golders Green FIDE Rapidplay - August 2026 - Open | A41 |
| Aug 2026 | Manel Fernando | 1,690 | 2026 British Chess Championships: | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Swindon Open 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,038 |
| Maidenhead Berks & Bucks B | 2019 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,547 |
| 11th London Classic Open U1825 | 2019 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,323 |
| 2026 British Chess Championships: | 2026 | 4 | 4 | 2,150 |
| 5th London Twickenham U18 Open | 2023 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,202 |
| Golders Green FIDE Rapidplay - August 2026 - Open | 2026 | 4 | 1 | 1,811 |
| Golders Green FIDE Rapidplay - April 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 2,052 |
| chT-BCF 4S 1819 (4NCL) | 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1,110 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mayank Palav's chess games?
31 games by Mayank Palav, from Sep 2019 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 Palav has played.
What does Mayank Palav play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Mayank Palav opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mayank Palav answers 1...d6 (50% of games), 1...c5 (50% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (33% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Mayank Palav play as White?
As White, Mayank Palav's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mayank Palav play as Black?
As Black, Mayank Palav most often plays: Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense: Lion System (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Mayank Palav's FIDE rating?
Mayank Palav is currently rated 1,867 in classical chess, 1,889 in rapid and 1,794 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,867 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Mayank Palav played?
Our database contains 31 games by Mayank Palav, covering Sep 2019 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 10 draws, 10 losses (35.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mayank Palav?
31 games by Mayank Palav 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.