Prepare against Pavan Karthikeya Varma Gunturi
FM · India · World #5,929 classical · FIDE ID 25720066
When preparing against Pavan Karthikeya Varma Gunturi, expect 1.e4 in 52% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (38% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (97%).
Our database contains 188 games by Pavan Karthikeya Varma Gunturi, covering Feb 2021 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Pavan Karthikeya Varma Gunturi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pavan Karthikeya Varma Gunturi 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 | 2,250 | 2,376 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,991 | 1,991 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,244 | 2,273 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 188 | 17 | 93 | 77 | 9.0% |
| As White | 95 | 11 | 54 | 30 | 11.6% |
| As Black | 93 | 6 | 39 | 47 | 6.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pavan Karthikeya Varma Gunturi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pavan Karthikeya Varma Gunturi's side.
First moves as White (95 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 49 | 51.6% | 42.9% |
| d4 | 30 | 31.6% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 8 | 8.4% | 43.8% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 7.4% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 52% of White games, 42.9% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Gunturi usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Gunturi usually continues d4 (31.3% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Gunturi usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 32% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Gunturi usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Gunturi usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Gunturi usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 37.5% | 23.3% |
| e5 | 12 | 30.0% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 8 | 20.0% | 31.3% |
| g6 | 5 | 12.5% | 10.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 31 | 96.9% | 25.8% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
Pavan Karthikeya Varma Gunturi's chess games
All 188 games by Pavan Karthikeya Varma Gunturi in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2021 - 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: 17 wins, 93 draws, 77 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| D02 | London System | 10 | 0/9/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 10 | 0/6/4 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 10 | 0/5/5 | 0.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 0/4/4 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Petar Kovac | 2,361 | Zupanja Celebrates IM1 | B32 |
| Aug 2026 | David Lacan Rus | 2,361 | Granada Chess Open 2026 | A20 |
| Jul 2026 | Alexis Tahay | 2,347 | Granada Chess Open 2026 | C43 |
| Mar 2025 | Milos Milosevic | 2,336 | RADNICKICHESS IM Mar | A01 |
| May 2025 | Yurii N. Khodko | 2,268 | RADNICKICHESS IM 2 May | A10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SixDays Budapest IMB Mar | 2025 | 9 | 3 | 2,129 |
| Vezerkepzo All Saints IM | 2024 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,083 |
| 2 Yr IMA SixDays Budapest | 2024 | 9 | 1.5 | 2,001 |
| SixDays Budapest 3 Yr IMA | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,159 |
| SixDays July IMA | 2025 | 9 | 3 | 2,104 |
| FSIM April | 2025 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,070 |
| Peter Szekely Mem IM | 2024 | 9 | 3 | 2,120 |
| SixDays Budapest Nov IMC | 2024 | 9 | 3 | 2,127 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pavan Karthikeya Varma Gunturi's chess games?
188 games by Pavan Karthikeya Varma Gunturi, from Feb 2021 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 Pavan Karthikeya Varma Gunturi has played.
What does Pavan Karthikeya Varma Gunturi play on the first move as White?
Across 95 games with White in our database, Pavan Karthikeya Varma Gunturi opens with 1.e4 (52% of games), 1.d4 (32% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pavan Karthikeya Varma Gunturi answers 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...e5 (30% of games), 1...c6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Pavan Karthikeya Varma Gunturi play as White?
As White, Pavan Karthikeya Varma Gunturi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 27.3% win rate); London System (10 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 95 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pavan Karthikeya Varma Gunturi play as Black?
As Black, Pavan Karthikeya Varma Gunturi most often plays: Sicilian: Taimanov (10 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 93 games.
What is Pavan Karthikeya Varma Gunturi's FIDE rating?
Pavan Karthikeya Varma Gunturi is currently rated 2,250 in classical chess, 1,991 in rapid and 2,244 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,376 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Pavan Karthikeya Varma Gunturi played?
Our database contains 188 games by Pavan Karthikeya Varma Gunturi, covering Feb 2021 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 93 draws, 77 losses (9.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pavan Karthikeya Varma Gunturi?
188 games by Pavan Karthikeya Varma Gunturi 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.