Prepare against Ojas Kulkarni
FM · India · World #5,886 classical · FIDE ID 25040073
Our database contains 45 games by Ojas Kulkarni, covering Nov 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ojas Kulkarni's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ojas Kulkarni 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 | 2,251 | 2,405 | Oct 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,066 | 2,132 | Jan 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,106 | 2,166 | Feb 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 11 | 21 | 13 | 24.4% |
| As White | 21 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 24 | 4 | 14 | 6 | 16.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ojas Kulkarni's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ojas Kulkarni's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 19 | 90.5% | 52.6% |
| d4 | 2 | 9.5% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 90% of White games, 52.6% score
- …Nf6 (68% of these games) — Kulkarni usually continues g3 (57.7% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Kulkarni usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Kulkarni usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Kulkarni usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 46.2% | 41.7% |
| e5 | 6 | 46.2% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 100.0% | 61.1% |
Ojas Kulkarni's chess games
All 45 games by Ojas Kulkarni in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2010 - 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: 11 wins, 21 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | King's Indian Attack, with Bf5 | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A35 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Mahitosh Dey | 2,260 | Forintos Gyozo Mem IM | D31 |
| Dec 2025 | At Jakab | 2,212 | Forintos Gyozo Mem IM | A07 |
| Dec 2025 | Advaitt Srikant Koduri | 2,206 | Vezerkepzo Santa Claus IM | A05 |
| Dec 2025 | Zsombor Pasti | 2,167 | FSIM December 2025 | A05 |
| Dec 2025 | B Fodor | 2,153 | Forintos Gyozo Mem IM | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muscat Nights Int. | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,279 |
| FSIM December 2025 | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,269 |
| Vezerkepzo Santa Claus IM | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,264 |
| Forintos Gyozo Mem IM | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,327 |
| grenke Chess Open 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 1 | 2,178 |
| 3rd Maharashtra GM Open | 2025 | 3 | 1 | 2,218 |
| 30th Abu Dhabi Masters | 2024 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,324 |
| 50th Sitges Open 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 2,019 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ojas Kulkarni's chess games?
45 games by Ojas Kulkarni, from Nov 2010 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 Ojas Kulkarni has played.
What does Ojas Kulkarni play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Ojas Kulkarni opens with 1.Nf3 (90% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ojas Kulkarni answers 1...c5 (46% of games), 1...e5 (46% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Ojas Kulkarni play as White?
As White, Ojas Kulkarni's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ojas Kulkarni play as Black?
As Black, Ojas Kulkarni most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Ojas Kulkarni's FIDE rating?
Ojas Kulkarni is currently rated 2,251 in classical chess, 2,066 in rapid and 2,106 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,405 (Oct 2016).
How many games has Ojas Kulkarni played?
Our database contains 45 games by Ojas Kulkarni, covering Nov 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 21 draws, 13 losses (24.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ojas Kulkarni?
45 games by Ojas Kulkarni 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.