Prepare against Praveen K B
India · World #23,710 classical · FIDE ID 25618920
Our database contains 86 games by Praveen K B, covering Jul 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Praveen K B's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Praveen K B 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 | 2,028 | 2,163 | May 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,837 | 1,839 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,039 | 2,039 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 16 | 29 | 41 | 18.6% |
| As White | 46 | 12 | 13 | 21 | 26.1% |
| As Black | 40 | 4 | 16 | 20 | 10.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Praveen K B's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Praveen K B's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 46 | 100.0% | 40.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 40.2% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — B usually continues Bf4 (41.2% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — B usually continues Bf4 (43.8% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — B usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 100.0% | 35.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 62.5% | 30.0% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 37.5% | 25.0% |
Praveen K B's chess games
All 86 games by Praveen K B in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2016 - 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: 16 wins, 29 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 25 | 8/4/13 | 32.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E10 | Indian Defense: Dzindzi-Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D25 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Dejan Antic | 2,360 | RUDAR 47 IM | A40 |
| Aug 2025 | Marton Gabor Foldes | 2,293 | Budapest 1 Week Aug IMC | B90 |
| Jan 2026 | Prishita Gupta | 2,287 | RUDAR 47 IM | D31 |
| Jul 2025 | Damian Vucenovic | 2,233 | Zadar IM July | D00 |
| Apr 2025 | Harry Z Zheng | 2,210 | RUDAR 37 IM | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RUDAR 37 IM | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,171 |
| Budapest 1 Week Aug IMC | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,298 |
| RUDAR 38 IM | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,245 |
| Serbia Open | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,061 |
| RUDAR 48 IM A 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,168 |
| RUDAR 49 IM 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 1 | 1,963 |
| Serbia Open 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,044 |
| RUDAR 47 IM | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 2,275 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Praveen K B's chess games?
86 games by Praveen K B, from Jul 2016 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 Praveen K B has played.
What does Praveen K B play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Praveen K B opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Praveen K B answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (63% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games).
What openings does Praveen K B play as White?
As White, Praveen K B's most-played openings in our database are: London System (25 games, 32.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Praveen K B play as Black?
As Black, Praveen K B most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Praveen K B's FIDE rating?
Praveen K B is currently rated 2,028 in classical chess, 1,837 in rapid and 2,039 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,163 (May 2025).
How many games has Praveen K B played?
Our database contains 86 games by Praveen K B, covering Jul 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 29 draws, 41 losses (18.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Praveen K B?
86 games by Praveen K B 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.