Prepare against Mohota Swati
WFM · India · World #59,870 classical · FIDE ID 5006511
When preparing against Mohota Swati, expect 1.d4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (36% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (84%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System as White, 17.6% over 17 games.
Our database contains 554 games by Mohota Swati, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mohota Swati's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mohota Swati 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 | 2,054 | 2,161 | Jan 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,032 | 2,067 | Oct 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 554 | 165 | 101 | 288 | 29.8% |
| As White | 275 | 84 | 51 | 140 | 30.5% |
| As Black | 279 | 81 | 50 | 148 | 29.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mohota Swati's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mohota Swati's side.
First moves as White (275 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 269 | 97.8% | 40.0% |
| e4 | 5 | 1.8% | 40.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Swati usually continues c4 (46.3% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Swati usually continues c4 (44.5% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Swati usually continues Nc3 (38.9% score)
- 1.e4 — 2% of White games, 40.0% score
- …e5 (60% of these games) — Swati usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Swati usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (153 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 55 | 35.9% | 43.6% |
| c6 | 46 | 30.1% | 40.2% |
| Nf6 | 36 | 23.5% | 26.4% |
| e5 | 7 | 4.6% | 35.7% |
| e6 | 5 | 3.3% | 20.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (97 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 81 | 83.5% | 39.5% |
| e6 | 11 | 11.3% | 31.8% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 5.2% | 40.0% |
Mohota Swati's chess games
All 554 games by Mohota Swati in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 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: 165 wins, 101 draws, 288 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 55 | 21/9/25 | 38.2% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 36 | 11/6/19 | 30.6% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 27 | 11/5/11 | 40.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 18 | 9/2/7 | 50.0% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 17 | 3/4/10 | 17.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| E00 | Indian Defense: Seirawan Attack | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| D25 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 53 | 15/16/22 | 28.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 44 | 11/8/25 | 25.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 36 | 9/1/26 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 19 | 6/3/10 | 31.6% |
| D02 | London System | 12 | 6/0/6 | 50.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 1/1/7 | 11.1% |
| A14 | Réti Opening | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2020 | Teodor Anton | 2,464 | Titled Tue | E00 |
| Oct 2020 | Boris Abrashkin | 2,407 | Titled Tue | A40 |
| Jun 2020 | Inna Gaponenko | 2,396 | Speed Chess w Q2 | B01 |
| Jan 2021 | Ketevan Arakhamia-Grant | 2,380 | 11th Sharjah Cup Qual w | E60 |
| Oct 2020 | Dawid Janaszak | 2,348 | Titled Tue | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2021 | 134 | 33.5 | 2,017 |
| Speed Chess w Q2 | 2021 | 26 | 10 | 2,036 |
| ch-IND w | 2009 | 23 | 11 | 2,074 |
| Speed Chess w Q3 | 2021 | 21 | 8 | 2,000 |
| 32nd ch-IND w | 2006 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,194 |
| Speed Chess w Q1 | 2021 | 16 | 3.5 | 1,921 |
| ch-IND 31st w | 2005 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,136 |
| 11th Sharjah Cup Qual w | 2021 | 13 | 8 | 2,082 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mohota Swati's chess games?
554 games by Mohota Swati, from Apr 2003 to Jul 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 Mohota Swati has played.
What does Mohota Swati play on the first move as White?
Across 275 games with White in our database, Mohota Swati opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games), 1.b3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mohota Swati answers 1...d5 (36% of games), 1...c6 (30% of games), 1...Nf6 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (84% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games).
What openings does Mohota Swati play as White?
As White, Mohota Swati's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (55 games, 38.2% win rate); Slav Defense (36 games, 30.6% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (27 games, 40.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 275 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mohota Swati play as Black?
As Black, Mohota Swati most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (53 games, 28.3% win rate); Slav Defense (44 games, 25.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (36 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 279 games.
What is Mohota Swati's FIDE rating?
Mohota Swati is currently rated 2,054 in classical chess, 2,032 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,161 (Jan 2007).
How many games has Mohota Swati played?
Our database contains 554 games by Mohota Swati, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 165 wins, 101 draws, 288 losses (29.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mohota Swati?
554 games by Mohota Swati 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.