Prepare against P. Komal Kishore
India · World #33,815 classical · FIDE ID 5016703
When preparing against P. Komal Kishore, expect 1.d4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%).
Our database contains 32 games by P. Komal Kishore, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find P. Komal Kishore's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout P. Komal Kishore 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 | 1,966 | 2,178 | Sep 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 12 | 1 | 19 | 37.5% |
| As White | 20 | 9 | 1 | 10 | 45.0% |
| As Black | 12 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of P. Komal Kishore's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from P. Komal Kishore's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 19 | 95.0% | 44.7% |
| e4 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 44.7% score
- …d5 (53% of these games) — Kishore usually continues Nf3 (12.5% score)
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Kishore usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 5% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c6 (100% of these games) — Kishore usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 7 | 100.0% | 14.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 66.7% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
P. Komal Kishore's chess games
All 32 games by P. Komal Kishore in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Nov 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, 1 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D03 | Torre Attack | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | Blas Lugo | 2,399 | Titled Tue Late | A40 |
| Apr 2024 | Timofey Smirnov | 2,368 | Titled Tue Late | D44 |
| Mar 2024 | Jose Francisco R P Neves Veiga | 2,366 | Titled Tue Late | A46 |
| Jul 2025 | Karthik Sai Ch | 2,184 | Titled Tue Early | A48 |
| Jul 2025 | Dirk Troltenier | 2,174 | Titled Tue Early | D03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 32 | 12.5 | 2,077 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find P. Komal Kishore's chess games?
32 games by P. Komal Kishore, from Apr 2003 to Nov 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 P. Komal Kishore has played.
What does P. Komal Kishore play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, P. Komal Kishore opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, P. Komal Kishore answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...c6 (33% of games).
What openings does P. Komal Kishore play as White?
As White, P. Komal Kishore's most-played openings in our database are: Torre Attack (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does P. Komal Kishore play as Black?
As Black, P. Komal Kishore most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 12 games.
What is P. Komal Kishore's FIDE rating?
P. Komal Kishore is currently rated 1,966 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,178 (Sep 2019).
How many games has P. Komal Kishore played?
Our database contains 32 games by P. Komal Kishore, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 1 draws, 19 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against P. Komal Kishore?
32 games by P. Komal Kishore 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.