Prepare against Mhamal Anurag
GM · India · World #874 classical · FIDE ID 5024366
When preparing against Mhamal Anurag, expect 1.e4 in 28% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (42% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (66%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 24.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 706 games by Mhamal Anurag, covering Jan 2004 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Mhamal Anurag's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mhamal Anurag 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 | 2,464 | 2,504 | Apr 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,399 | 2,399 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,402 | 2,402 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 706 | 313 | 186 | 206 | 44.3% |
| As White | 348 | 162 | 91 | 95 | 46.6% |
| As Black | 358 | 151 | 95 | 111 | 42.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mhamal Anurag's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mhamal Anurag's side.
First moves as White (348 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 97 | 27.9% | 57.2% |
| Nf3 | 90 | 25.9% | 70.0% |
| c4 | 79 | 22.7% | 56.3% |
| d4 | 72 | 20.7% | 58.3% |
| g3 | 3 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 3 | 0.9% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 28% of White games, 57.2% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Anurag usually continues Nf3 (53.3% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Anurag usually continues Nf3 (61.5% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Anurag usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 26% of White games, 70.0% score
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Anurag usually continues g3 (68.0% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Anurag usually continues g3 (78.9% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Anurag usually continues g3 (91.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (182 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 77 | 42.3% | 57.8% |
| e5 | 74 | 40.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 20 | 11.0% | 57.5% |
| e6 | 6 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.1% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.1% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (120 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 79 | 65.8% | 60.8% |
| d5 | 26 | 21.7% | 40.4% |
| g6 | 9 | 7.5% | 83.3% |
| e6 | 6 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
Mhamal Anurag's chess games
All 706 games by Mhamal Anurag in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - 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: 313 wins, 186 draws, 206 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 44 | 28/9/7 | 63.6% |
| A13 | English Opening | 38 | 17/10/11 | 44.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 21 | 8/7/6 | 38.1% |
| E04 | Catalan | 19 | 9/6/4 | 47.4% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 18 | 11/5/2 | 61.1% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 14 | 4/5/5 | 28.6% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 13 | 7/1/5 | 53.8% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| B06 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 60 | 29/14/17 | 48.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 31 | 18/4/9 | 58.1% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 30 | 13/10/6 | 43.3% |
| D90 | Slav Defense | 25 | 6/9/10 | 24.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 16 | 4/4/8 | 25.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| B38 | English Opening | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 10 | 0/5/5 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2021 | Dmitry Andreikin | 2,725 | Titled Tue | B06 |
| Feb 2018 | Baadur Jobava | 2,685 | Lisbon Portugal Open | A07 |
| Aug 2018 | Dariusz Swiercz | 2,669 | 20th Barcelona Sants Open | D79 |
| Jun 2013 | Tigran L. Petrosian | 2,649 | 2nd Golden Sands Europe Open | A22 |
| Feb 2019 | Christian Bauer | 2,647 | 1st Cappelle Rapid Open | A30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2021 | 51 | 30 | 2,437 |
| ch-IND U15 | 2010 | 20 | 13.5 | 2,122 |
| ch-Commonwealth | 2010 | 20 | 8.5 | 2,111 |
| ch-IND 50th | 2012 | 13 | 7 | 2,506 |
| 53rd Wch U20 | 2014 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,399 |
| chA-IND | 2009 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,325 |
| 57th ch-IND | 2019 | 11 | 8 | 2,534 |
| 56th ch-IND | 2018 | 11 | 6 | 2,476 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mhamal Anurag's chess games?
706 games by Mhamal Anurag, from Jan 2004 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 Mhamal Anurag has played.
What does Mhamal Anurag play on the first move as White?
Across 348 games with White in our database, Mhamal Anurag opens with 1.e4 (28% of games), 1.Nf3 (26% of games), 1.c4 (23% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mhamal Anurag answers 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...e5 (41% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (66% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games).
What openings does Mhamal Anurag play as White?
As White, Mhamal Anurag's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (44 games, 63.6% win rate); English Opening (38 games, 44.7% win rate); Sicilian (21 games, 38.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 348 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mhamal Anurag play as Black?
As Black, Mhamal Anurag most often plays: Sicilian (60 games, 48.3% win rate); Modern Defense (31 games, 58.1% win rate); Indian Defense (30 games, 43.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 358 games.
What is Mhamal Anurag's FIDE rating?
Mhamal Anurag is currently rated 2,464 in classical chess, 2,399 in rapid and 2,402 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,504 (Apr 2019).
How many games has Mhamal Anurag played?
Our database contains 706 games by Mhamal Anurag, covering Jan 2004 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 313 wins, 186 draws, 206 losses (44.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mhamal Anurag?
706 games by Mhamal Anurag 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.