Prepare against Piyush Kumar
India · World #34,245 classical · FIDE ID 25674927
When preparing against Piyush Kumar, expect 1.e4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (60%).
Our database contains 30 games by Piyush Kumar, covering Jun 2016 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Piyush Kumar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Piyush Kumar 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 | 1,964 | 1,972 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,823 | 1,823 | Nov 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,783 | 1,783 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 13 | 8 | 9 | 43.3% |
| As White | 11 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 63.6% |
| As Black | 19 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 31.6% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2016-2026): 464 rated games against 433 different opponents, across 51 events in 2 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 | 294 | 154 | 58 | 82 | 52.4% | 1,594 | 1,661 | 19 |
| Rapid | 16 | 13 | 0 | 3 | 81.3% | 1,833 | 1,993 | 7 |
| Blitz | 9 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 55.6% | 1,706 | 1,649 | 4 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 158 | 35 | 40 | 83 | 22.2% |
| Against lower-rated | 253 | 171 | 50 | 32 | 67.6% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs IM · 2 vs FM · 6 vs CM · 1 vs WFM · 3 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
4 tournament wins from 45 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 57 | 31 | 14 | 12 | 1,862 | 1,964 |
| 2025 | 95 | 59 | 20 | 16 | 1,726 | 1,899 |
| 2024 | 47 | 24 | 12 | 11 | 1,782 | 1,865 |
| 2023 | 30 | 18 | 5 | 7 | 1,496 | 1,642 |
| 2022 | 57 | 29 | 12 | 16 | 1,651 | 1,705 |
| 2020 | 15 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1,530 | 1,610 |
| 2019 | 84 | 44 | 16 | 24 | 1,474 | 1,533 |
| 2018 | 25 | 16 | 1 | 8 | 1,450 | 1,541 |
| 2017 | 41 | 15 | 10 | 16 | 1,533 | 1,426 |
| 2016 | 13 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 1,515 | 1,344 |
Where Piyush Kumar has played
India (50) · Nepal (2)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Piyush Kumar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Piyush Kumar's side.
First moves as White (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 10 | 90.9% | 65.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 65.0% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Kumar usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Kumar usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Kumar usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Kumar usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 100.0% | 55.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 60.0% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
Piyush Kumar's chess games
All 30 games by Piyush Kumar in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2016 - 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: 13 wins, 8 draws, 9 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B66 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E01 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D45 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Kishan Kumar | 1,965 | City Square Bihar State Amateur FIDE Rated Chess Championship 2026 | A05 |
| Jan 2026 | Md Tabsheer Alam | 1,842 | City Square Bihar State Amateur FIDE Rated Chess Championship 2026 | E91 |
| Jun 2024 | Meshal Alhejab | 1,837 | 61st Wch U20 | B31 |
| Mar 2026 | Prem Kumar | 1,821 | Bihar Open FIDE Rating Chess Tournament 2026 | B23 |
| Jun 2024 | Dipak Dhami | 1,702 | 61st Wch U20 | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Square Bihar State Amateur FIDE Rated Chess Championship 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 8 | 2,036 |
| 61st Wch U20 | 2024 | 6 | 3 | 1,981 |
| Bihar State Senior FIDE Rating Chess Championship 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 1,779 |
| Bihar Open FIDE Rating Chess Tournament 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 2 | 1,899 |
| 44th chT-IND | 2025 | 2 | 0 | 1,748 |
| 45th TCh-IND 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,229 |
| 40th chT-IND | 2020 | 1 | 0 | 1,967 |
| 13th Indian National Amateur Championship 2026 | Open U2000 | 2026 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,822 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Piyush Kumar's chess games?
30 games by Piyush Kumar, from Jun 2016 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 Piyush Kumar has played.
What does Piyush Kumar play on the first move as White?
Across 11 games with White in our database, Piyush Kumar opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Piyush Kumar answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games).
What openings does Piyush Kumar play as White?
As White, Piyush Kumar's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (1 games, 100.0% win rate); Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 11 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Piyush Kumar play as Black?
As Black, Piyush Kumar most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Piyush Kumar's FIDE rating?
Piyush Kumar is currently rated 1,964 in classical chess, 1,823 in rapid and 1,783 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,972 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Piyush Kumar played?
Our database contains 30 games by Piyush Kumar, covering Jun 2016 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 8 draws, 9 losses (43.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Piyush Kumar?
30 games by Piyush Kumar 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.