Prepare against Pimpalkhare Vedant
CM · India · World #7,394 classical · FIDE ID 25048236
When preparing against Pimpalkhare Vedant, expect 1.Nf3 in 62% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (63%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Classical Variation as Black, 33.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 115 games by Pimpalkhare Vedant, covering Jul 2010 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Pimpalkhare Vedant's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pimpalkhare Vedant 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 | 2,217 | 2,287 | Jan 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,104 | 2,182 | Jan 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,174 | 2,182 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 115 | 37 | 39 | 39 | 32.2% |
| As White | 52 | 19 | 20 | 13 | 36.5% |
| As Black | 63 | 18 | 19 | 26 | 28.6% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2010-2026): 1,047 rated games against 857 different opponents, across 114 events in 8 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 749 | 351 | 216 | 182 | 46.9% | 1,905 | 1,977 | 15 |
| Rapid | 91 | 66 | 8 | 17 | 72.5% | 1,591 | 1,791 | 14 |
| Blitz | 64 | 41 | 3 | 20 | 64.1% | 1,872 | 1,970 | 6 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 351 | 53 | 121 | 177 | 15.1% |
| Against lower-rated | 611 | 431 | 116 | 64 | 70.5% |
Wins over titled players: 10 vs GM · 13 vs IM · 33 vs FM · 28 vs CM · 3 vs WGM · 4 vs WIM · 9 vs WFM · 2 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 113 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2,150 | 2,150 |
| 2025 | 141 | 87 | 21 | 33 | 1,984 | 2,134 |
| 2024 | 88 | 39 | 29 | 20 | 2,046 | 2,129 |
| 2023 | 54 | 31 | 13 | 10 | 1,873 | 2,024 |
| 2022 | 87 | 34 | 25 | 28 | 2,103 | 2,122 |
| 2021 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1,525 | 1,675 |
| 2020 | 17 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 2,011 | 2,058 |
| 2019 | 104 | 47 | 32 | 25 | 1,964 | 2,049 |
| 2018 | 120 | 69 | 32 | 19 | 1,744 | 1,902 |
| 2017 | 73 | 45 | 8 | 20 | 1,710 | 1,840 |
| 2016 | 76 | 48 | 8 | 20 | 1,753 | 1,887 |
| 2015 | 54 | 32 | 12 | 10 | 1,676 | 1,825 |
| 2014 | 30 | 14 | 11 | 5 | 1,644 | 1,763 |
| 2013 | 77 | 44 | 15 | 18 | 1,688 | 1,766 |
| 2012 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1,855 | 1,855 |
| 2011 | 66 | 26 | 21 | 19 | 1,788 | 1,740 |
| 2010 | 39 | 18 | 10 | 11 | 1,800 | 1,724 |
Where Pimpalkhare Vedant has played
India (88) · Spain (16) · Serbia (3) · France (2) · Poland (2) · Armenia (1) · Germany (1) · Solomon Islands (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pimpalkhare Vedant's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pimpalkhare Vedant's side.
First moves as White (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 32 | 61.5% | 59.4% |
| d4 | 17 | 32.7% | 47.1% |
| b3 | 2 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 62% of White games, 59.4% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Vedant usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Vedant usually continues e3 (40.0% score)
- …c5 (19% of these games) — Vedant usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 33% of White games, 47.1% score
- …Nf6 (82% of these games) — Vedant usually continues Nf3 (46.4% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Vedant usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 34 | 97.1% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 12 | 63.2% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 7 | 36.8% | 35.7% |
Pimpalkhare Vedant's chess games
All 115 games by Pimpalkhare Vedant in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2010 - Oct 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: 37 wins, 39 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Réti Opening | 12 | 5/6/1 | 41.7% |
| A30 | English Opening | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A35 | Colle System | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D43 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A06 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A04 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 15 | 5/5/5 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| C09 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| A46 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | Hipolito Asis Gargatagli | 2,514 | 44th Barbera del Valles Open | C13 |
| Mar 2023 | Ilamparthi A R | 2,423 | 38th Bad Woerishofen Open | C02 |
| Jul 2019 | Abdulla Gadimbayli | 2,414 | 12th Paracin Summer Open A | D07 |
| Sep 2018 | Jha Sriram | 2,402 | 2nd Hyderabad Open | A37 |
| Jun 2019 | Artur Avalyan | 2,385 | Veliko Gradiste Silver Lake Open A | A12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th Sunway Formentera Open | 2025 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,287 |
| Veliko Gradiste Silver Lake Open A | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,461 |
| Wroclaw Open A | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,331 |
| 36th Cracovia Open A | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,188 |
| 22nd Barcelona Sant Marti Open A | 2022 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,194 |
| 44th Barbera del Valles Open | 2022 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,317 |
| 48th Sitges Open | 2024 | 7 | 3 | 2,089 |
| 46th Sitges Open | 2022 | 6 | 3 | 2,193 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pimpalkhare Vedant's chess games?
115 games by Pimpalkhare Vedant, from Jul 2010 to Oct 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 Pimpalkhare Vedant has played.
What does Pimpalkhare Vedant play on the first move as White?
Across 52 games with White in our database, Pimpalkhare Vedant opens with 1.Nf3 (62% of games), 1.d4 (33% of games), 1.b3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pimpalkhare Vedant answers 1...e6 (97% of games), 1...b6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (37% of games).
What openings does Pimpalkhare Vedant play as White?
As White, Pimpalkhare Vedant's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (12 games, 41.7% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 52 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pimpalkhare Vedant play as Black?
As Black, Pimpalkhare Vedant most often plays: French: Classical Variation (15 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (7 games, 71.4% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 63 games.
What is Pimpalkhare Vedant's FIDE rating?
Pimpalkhare Vedant is currently rated 2,217 in classical chess, 2,104 in rapid and 2,174 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,287 (Jan 2024).
How many games has Pimpalkhare Vedant played?
Our database contains 115 games by Pimpalkhare Vedant, covering Jul 2010 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 39 draws, 39 losses (32.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pimpalkhare Vedant?
115 games by Pimpalkhare Vedant 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.