Prepare against Prakash Vaishnavi
India · World #19,764 classical · FIDE ID 46660445
When preparing against Prakash Vaishnavi, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 49 games by Prakash Vaishnavi, covering Jul 2015 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Prakash Vaishnavi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Prakash Vaishnavi 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 | 2,061 | 2,061 | Nov 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,685 | 1,685 | Nov 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,578 | 1,593 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 15 | 8 | 26 | 30.6% |
| As White | 23 | 10 | 3 | 10 | 43.5% |
| As Black | 26 | 5 | 5 | 16 | 19.2% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2013-2026): 770 rated games against 666 different opponents, across 84 events in 12 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 | 521 | 195 | 137 | 189 | 37.4% | 1,659 | 1,611 | 11 |
| Rapid | 46 | 21 | 9 | 16 | 45.7% | 1,590 | 1,556 | 9 |
| Blitz | 69 | 27 | 4 | 38 | 39.1% | 1,696 | 1,558 | 3 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 361 | 65 | 96 | 200 | 18.0% |
| Against lower-rated | 207 | 110 | 60 | 37 | 53.1% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs IM · 3 vs FM · 1 vs WIM · 7 vs WFM · 12 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 82 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 27 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 1,906 | 2,025 |
| 2025 | 221 | 80 | 51 | 90 | 1,847 | 1,802 |
| 2024 | 147 | 50 | 45 | 52 | 1,739 | 1,716 |
| 2023 | 62 | 23 | 16 | 23 | 1,453 | 1,402 |
| 2022 | 104 | 47 | 25 | 32 | 1,458 | 1,360 |
| 2021 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 1,452 | 1,292 |
| 2019 | 59 | 23 | 13 | 23 | 1,334 | 1,217 |
| 2018 | 35 | 21 | 3 | 11 | 1,354 | 1,372 |
| 2017 | 18 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 1,202 | 1,152 |
| 2016 | 30 | 10 | 6 | 14 | 1,186 | 1,040 |
| 2015 | 38 | 15 | 6 | 17 | 1,126 | 913 |
| 2014 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 1,154 | 754 |
| 2013 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1,564 | 1,164 |
Where Prakash Vaishnavi has played
India (52) · Hungary (10) · Azerbaijan (6) · Sri Lanka (3) · Thailand (3) · United Arab Emirates (3) · Nepal (2) · Czechia (1) · Poland (1) · Singapore (1) · Serbia (1) · Slovakia (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Prakash Vaishnavi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Prakash Vaishnavi's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 95.7% | 52.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 52.3% score
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Vaishnavi usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Vaishnavi usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Vaishnavi usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Vaishnavi usually continues d5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 100.0% | 22.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 100.0% | 30.0% |
Prakash Vaishnavi's chess games
All 49 games by Prakash Vaishnavi in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2015 - 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: 15 wins, 8 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C55 | Italian Game | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E06 | Catalan | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Kadas Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Jonas Durana | 2,095 | Piestany Slovakia Open B | C50 |
| Nov 2025 | Tiwari Shivansh | 2,003 | Ganja Open | B06 |
| Nov 2025 | Shreyas Das | 1,981 | Ganja Open | B00 |
| Nov 2025 | Niyousha Mohamadi | 1,966 | Shirvan Open | B28 |
| Nov 2025 | Fuad Mammadov | 1,813 | Ganja Open 2025 | Blitz | D55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piestany Slovakia Open B | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,658 |
| Ganja Open | 2025 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,903 |
| Shirvan Open | 2025 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,941 |
| Shirvan Open 2025 - Rapid | 2025 | 7 | 3 | 1,740 |
| Ganja Open 2025 | Rapid | 2025 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,949 |
| Ganja Open 2025 | Blitz | 2025 | 4 | 1 | 1,805 |
| Shirvan Open 2025 | Blitz | 2025 | 3 | 0 | 1,698 |
| 22nd TCh-IND w | 2025 | 2 | 1 | 1,788 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Prakash Vaishnavi's chess games?
49 games by Prakash Vaishnavi, from Jul 2015 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 Prakash Vaishnavi has played.
What does Prakash Vaishnavi play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Prakash Vaishnavi opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Prakash Vaishnavi answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Prakash Vaishnavi play as White?
As White, Prakash Vaishnavi's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Prakash Vaishnavi play as Black?
As Black, Prakash Vaishnavi most often plays: Catalan (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Vienna Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Prakash Vaishnavi's FIDE rating?
Prakash Vaishnavi is currently rated 2,061 in classical chess, 1,685 in rapid and 1,578 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,061 (Nov 2026).
How many games has Prakash Vaishnavi played?
Our database contains 49 games by Prakash Vaishnavi, covering Jul 2015 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 8 draws, 26 losses (30.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Prakash Vaishnavi?
49 games by Prakash Vaishnavi 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.