Prepare against Mayank Palav
United Kingdom · World #80,816 classical · FIDE ID 469335
Our database contains 33 games by Mayank Palav, covering Sep 2019 to Aug 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 | 1,786 | 1,797 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,899 | 1,908 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 36.4% |
| As White | 17 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 16 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 37.5% |
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 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 82.4% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 17.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Palav usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Palav usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Palav usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 18% 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 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 5 | 55.6% | 60.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 44.4% | 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 33 games by Mayank Palav in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2019 - 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: 12 wins, 9 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| 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% |
| A00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| 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% |
| A00 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 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% |
| A41 | Rat 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 | Hussam Al Haidar | 1,779 | 2026 British Chess Championships: | A00 |
| Aug 2026 | Neil Coward | 1,775 | 2026 British Chess Championships: | A00 |
| Aug 2026 | Jake Ruse | 1,748 | Golders Green FIDE Rapidplay - August 2026 - Open | A41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 British Chess Championships: | 2026 | 12 | 8 | 1,915 |
| Maidenhead Berks & Bucks B | 2019 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,547 |
| 11th London Classic Open U1825 | 2019 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,323 |
| 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?
33 games by Mayank Palav, from Sep 2019 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 Mayank Palav has played.
What does Mayank Palav play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Mayank Palav opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mayank Palav answers 1...d6 (56% of games), 1...c5 (44% 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 (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 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 (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense: Lion System (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Mayank Palav's FIDE rating?
Mayank Palav is currently rated 1,786 in classical chess, 1,899 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,797 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Mayank Palav played?
Our database contains 33 games by Mayank Palav, covering Sep 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 9 draws, 12 losses (36.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mayank Palav?
33 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.