Prepare against Praveen Kumar C
IM · India · World #13,832 classical · FIDE ID 5007372
When preparing against Praveen Kumar C, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (70%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as Black, 8.3% over 24 games.
Our database contains 380 games by Praveen Kumar C, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Praveen Kumar C's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Praveen Kumar C 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 | 2,119 | 2,421 | Jan 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,068 | 2,343 | Mar 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,131 | 2,343 | Mar 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 380 | 124 | 130 | 126 | 32.6% |
| As White | 189 | 71 | 63 | 55 | 37.6% |
| As Black | 191 | 53 | 67 | 71 | 27.7% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2006-2026): 1,970 rated games against 1,325 different opponents, across 208 events in 16 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 | 1,534 | 799 | 418 | 317 | 52.1% | 2,098 | 2,219 | 30 |
| Rapid | 147 | 102 | 25 | 20 | 69.4% | 1,703 | 1,920 | 29 |
| Blitz | 82 | 45 | 14 | 23 | 54.9% | 1,946 | 2,050 | 8 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 479 | 81 | 165 | 233 | 16.9% |
| Against lower-rated | 1,452 | 958 | 325 | 169 | 66.0% |
Wins over titled players: 65 vs GM · 77 vs IM · 95 vs FM · 49 vs CM · 26 vs WGM · 18 vs WIM · 19 vs WFM · 7 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
11 tournament wins from 198 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 18 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 1,807 | 2,007 |
| 2025 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1,863 | 2,163 |
| 2024 | 50 | 36 | 11 | 3 | 1,770 | 2,028 |
| 2023 | 105 | 60 | 22 | 23 | 1,709 | 1,845 |
| 2022 | 106 | 63 | 24 | 19 | 1,816 | 1,978 |
| 2021 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1,545 | 1,795 |
| 2020 | 37 | 17 | 11 | 9 | 1,853 | 1,939 |
| 2019 | 129 | 72 | 20 | 37 | 1,909 | 2,013 |
| 2018 | 145 | 69 | 36 | 40 | 2,092 | 2,172 |
| 2017 | 115 | 65 | 32 | 18 | 1,927 | 2,090 |
| 2016 | 96 | 56 | 21 | 19 | 2,006 | 2,161 |
| 2015 | 108 | 65 | 24 | 19 | 1,964 | 2,134 |
| 2014 | 107 | 62 | 22 | 23 | 2,017 | 2,161 |
| 2013 | 113 | 57 | 22 | 34 | 2,160 | 2,233 |
| 2012 | 207 | 108 | 50 | 49 | 2,143 | 2,253 |
| 2011 | 133 | 73 | 33 | 27 | 2,145 | 2,280 |
| 2010 | 143 | 70 | 52 | 21 | 2,191 | 2,319 |
| 2009 | 101 | 55 | 30 | 16 | 2,209 | 2,354 |
| 2008 | 124 | 69 | 39 | 16 | 2,153 | 2,314 |
| 2007 | 106 | 49 | 36 | 21 | 2,147 | 2,235 |
| 2006 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 2,320 | 2,400 |
Where Praveen Kumar C has played
India (162) · Malaysia (8) · Austria (6) · France (5) · United Arab Emirates (5) · Australia (4) · Bangladesh (3) · Spain (3) · Germany (2) · Greece (2) · Russia (2) · Vietnam (2) · Czechia (1) · Hungary (1) · Netherlands (1) · Nepal (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Praveen Kumar C's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Praveen Kumar C's side.
First moves as White (189 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 189 | 100.0% | 54.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 54.2% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — C usually continues c4 (57.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — C usually continues c4 (59.6% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — C usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 69 | 82.1% | 53.6% |
| c5 | 7 | 8.3% | 35.7% |
| d6 | 4 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 40 | 70.2% | 46.3% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 15.8% | 22.2% |
| d5 | 7 | 12.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
Praveen Kumar C's chess games
All 380 games by Praveen Kumar C in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 124 wins, 130 draws, 126 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 31 | 11/12/8 | 35.5% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 25 | 11/9/5 | 44.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 25 | 6/7/12 | 24.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 22 | 8/8/6 | 36.4% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
| E95 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 31 | 3/15/13 | 9.7% |
| A30 | English Opening | 24 | 2/10/12 | 8.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 23 | 6/5/12 | 26.1% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 21 | 6/8/7 | 28.6% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| D02 | Horwitz Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 6/1/0 | 85.7% |
| A62 | Catalan | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2017 | Daniele Vocaturo | 2,613 | Graz Open A | E46 |
| Jan 2013 | Aleksej Aleksandrov | 2,607 | 5th Chennai Open | E04 |
| Apr 2012 | Deep Sengupta | 2,572 | Sydney Open | D07 |
| May 2010 | Anuar Ismagambetov | 2,524 | 2nd Bhubaneswar Open | E46 |
| Jan 2008 | Enamul Hossain | 2,522 | 6th New Delhi Parsvnath Open | D20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Commonwealth | 2008 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,283 |
| 50th ch-IND Challengers | 2012 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,339 |
| ch-IND 50th | 2012 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,283 |
| 7th New Delhi Parsvnath Open | 2009 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,481 |
| 49th chB-IND | 2011 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,163 |
| Dhaka Six Seasons March | 2010 | 8 | 4 | 2,397 |
| 11th United Insurance | 2009 | 8 | 4 | 2,405 |
| 17th Moscow Aeroflot Open B | 2018 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,288 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Praveen Kumar C's chess games?
380 games by Praveen Kumar C, from Apr 2003 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 Praveen Kumar C has played.
What does Praveen Kumar C play on the first move as White?
Across 189 games with White in our database, Praveen Kumar C opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Praveen Kumar C answers 1...e6 (82% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (70% of games), 1...Nf6 (16% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games).
What openings does Praveen Kumar C play as White?
As White, Praveen Kumar C's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (31 games, 35.5% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (25 games, 44.0% win rate); Indian Defense (25 games, 24.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 189 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Praveen Kumar C play as Black?
As Black, Praveen Kumar C most often plays: Benoni Defense (31 games, 9.7% win rate); English Opening (24 games, 8.3% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (23 games, 26.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 191 games.
What is Praveen Kumar C's FIDE rating?
Praveen Kumar C is currently rated 2,119 in classical chess, 2,068 in rapid and 2,131 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,421 (Jan 2010).
How many games has Praveen Kumar C played?
Our database contains 380 games by Praveen Kumar C, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 124 wins, 130 draws, 126 losses (32.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Praveen Kumar C?
380 games by Praveen Kumar C 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.