Prepare against Prayan Sai Kumar
NLD · World #56,820 classical · FIDE ID 1070231
Our database contains 30 games by Prayan Sai Kumar, covering Aug 2021 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Prayan Sai Kumar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Prayan Sai 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 | 1,867 | 1,978 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,924 | 1,997 | Aug 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,870 | 1,895 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 7 | 4 | 19 | 23.3% |
| As White | 16 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 14 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 21.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Prayan Sai Kumar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Prayan Sai Kumar's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 9 | 56.3% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 7 | 43.8% | 14.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 56% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (78% of these games) — Kumar usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Kumar usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 44% of White games, 14.3% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Kumar usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Kumar usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Kumar usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 6 | 85.7% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 100.0% | 16.7% |
Prayan Sai Kumar's chess games
All 30 games by Prayan Sai Kumar in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2021 - Jul 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: 7 wins, 4 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E39 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B71 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Fabian De Vries | 1,985 | Dutch Open 2026 - Reserve A | E17 |
| May 2022 | Philippe Krylov | 1,817 | ch-NED U14 | E40 |
| May 2022 | Sono Folkers | 1,519 | ch-NED U14 | D02 |
| May 2022 | Hugo Franco | 1,441 | ch-NED U14 | A47 |
| Aug 2019 | Wouter Terlouw | 1,159 | NED Open B | B34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NED U14 | 2022 | 18 | 6.5 | 1,478 |
| NED Open B | 2019 | 4 | 1 | 627 |
| Amsterdam Chess Festival 2026 - Group B | 2026 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,715 |
| Dutch Open 2026 - Reserve A | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 1,979 |
| ch-NED U14 playoff | 2021 | 1 | 0 | 1,600 |
| Tapijtgigant Alkmaars Schaakkampioenschap 2025 | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,473 |
| 26th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,772 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Prayan Sai Kumar's chess games?
30 games by Prayan Sai Kumar, from Aug 2021 to Jul 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 Prayan Sai Kumar has played.
What does Prayan Sai Kumar play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Prayan Sai Kumar opens with 1.d4 (56% of games), 1.e4 (44% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Prayan Sai Kumar answers 1...c6 (86% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Prayan Sai Kumar play as White?
As White, Prayan Sai Kumar's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Prayan Sai Kumar play as Black?
As Black, Prayan Sai Kumar most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Catalan (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Prayan Sai Kumar's FIDE rating?
Prayan Sai Kumar is currently rated 1,867 in classical chess, 1,924 in rapid and 1,870 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,978 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Prayan Sai Kumar played?
Our database contains 30 games by Prayan Sai Kumar, covering Aug 2021 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 4 draws, 19 losses (23.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Prayan Sai Kumar?
30 games by Prayan Sai 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.