Prepare against Palak Patel
India · World #51,946 classical · FIDE ID 5020000
When preparing against Palak Patel, expect 1.e4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (57%).
Our database contains 44 games by Palak Patel, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Palak Patel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Palak Patel 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 | 1,885 | 2,017 | Jan 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,849 | 1,870 | Apr 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,796 | 1,882 | Sep 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 13 | 10 | 21 | 29.5% |
| As White | 22 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 22.7% |
| As Black | 22 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 36.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Palak Patel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Palak Patel's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 81.8% | 41.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 41.7% score
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Patel usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (22% of these games) — Patel usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Patel usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 9% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Patel usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Patel usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 5 | 83.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 57.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 35.7% | 40.0% |
Palak Patel's chess games
All 44 games by Palak Patel in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 13 wins, 10 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E67 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A89 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A85 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D53 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2018 | Igor Kharlamov | 2,063 | 26th Chigorin Memorial | D31 |
| Oct 2018 | Dimitrios Gkogkas | 2,047 | 26th Chigorin Memorial | D36 |
| Oct 2017 | Alexey Popovich | 2,023 | 25th Chigorin Memorial | B24 |
| Oct 2024 | Massimo Zucchelli | 2,003 | 46th Arco Open | C05 |
| Nov 2018 | Anna Tskhadadze | 1,952 | 26th Chigorin Memorial | C10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-World Amateur U2000 | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 1,939 |
| 26th Chigorin Memorial | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,948 |
| 25th Chigorin Memorial | 2017 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,791 |
| 46th Arco Open | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,073 |
| 40th chT-IND | 2020 | 2 | 0 | 1,794 |
| Adolf Anderssen Chess Festival 2026 - OPEN B | 2026 | 2 | 1.5 | 1,934 |
| chT-IND 31st | 2011 | 2 | 0 | 1,938 |
| 20th Benidorm Bali Open B | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,567 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Palak Patel's chess games?
44 games by Palak Patel, from Apr 2003 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 Palak Patel has played.
What does Palak Patel play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Palak Patel opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Palak Patel answers 1...c6 (83% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games).
What openings does Palak Patel play as White?
As White, Palak Patel's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Palak Patel play as Black?
As Black, Palak Patel most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Palak Patel's FIDE rating?
Palak Patel is currently rated 1,885 in classical chess, 1,849 in rapid and 1,796 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,017 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Palak Patel played?
Our database contains 44 games by Palak Patel, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 10 draws, 21 losses (29.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Palak Patel?
44 games by Palak Patel 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.