Prepare against Rohan Bansal
United Kingdom · World #28,375 classical · FIDE ID 425052
When preparing against Rohan Bansal, expect 1.d4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (38%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 183 games by Rohan Bansal, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rohan Bansal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rohan Bansal 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 | 1,995 | 2,042 | Sep 2021 |
| Rapid | 1,968 | 1,987 | Mar 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,933 | 2,021 | Aug 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 183 | 66 | 53 | 64 | 36.1% |
| As White | 96 | 36 | 28 | 32 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 87 | 30 | 25 | 32 | 34.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rohan Bansal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rohan Bansal's side.
First moves as White (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 78 | 81.3% | 53.8% |
| c4 | 10 | 10.4% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 4.2% | 12.5% |
| e4 | 4 | 4.2% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 81% of White games, 53.8% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Bansal usually continues c4 (51.3% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Bansal usually continues c4 (61.8% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Bansal usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 10% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Bansal usually continues Nc3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Bansal usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Bansal usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 32 | 88.9% | 54.7% |
| c5 | 3 | 8.3% | 33.3% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 38.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 7 | 26.9% | 35.7% |
| d5 | 6 | 23.1% | 41.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
Rohan Bansal's chess games
All 183 games by Rohan Bansal in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2012 - 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: 66 wins, 53 draws, 64 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 15 | 4/5/6 | 26.7% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| A38 | English Opening | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A96 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| C10 | French Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A15 | English Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| E14 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2016 | Craig W Pritchett | 2,338 | ch-BCF rapidplay 30th | E32 |
| Mar 2015 | Gyula Meszaros | 2,267 | chT3-BCF 1415 (4NCL) | A50 |
| Jan 2018 | Andrew Dunn | 2,237 | chT2b-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | D59 |
| Dec 2017 | V. Haribalu | 2,205 | London Classic Open | C07 |
| Mar 2023 | Peter J Sowray | 2,197 | chT2-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | C10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIDE World Bl Team Pool B | 2025 | 12 | 1.5 | 2,137 |
| Newcastle Northumbria Masters | 2022 | 11 | 4 | 1,820 |
| ch-BCF Week2 PM Open | 2016 | 10 | 7.5 | 1,978 |
| chT-BCF 2122 (4NCL) | 2022 | 8 | 3 | 2,041 |
| London Classic Open | 2017 | 8 | 4 | 2,172 |
| chT1-BCF S4 (4NCL) online | 2021 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,390 |
| chT1-BCF S5 (4NCL) online | 2022 | 7 | 5 | 2,177 |
| chT2-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | 2023 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,967 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rohan Bansal's chess games?
183 games by Rohan Bansal, from Jul 2012 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 Rohan Bansal has played.
What does Rohan Bansal play on the first move as White?
Across 96 games with White in our database, Rohan Bansal opens with 1.d4 (81% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rohan Bansal answers 1...e6 (89% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games), 1...Nc6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...e6 (27% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games).
What openings does Rohan Bansal play as White?
As White, Rohan Bansal's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 96 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rohan Bansal play as Black?
As Black, Rohan Bansal most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate); French Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 87 games.
What is Rohan Bansal's FIDE rating?
Rohan Bansal is currently rated 1,995 in classical chess, 1,968 in rapid and 1,933 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,042 (Sep 2021).
How many games has Rohan Bansal played?
Our database contains 183 games by Rohan Bansal, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 66 wins, 53 draws, 64 losses (36.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rohan Bansal?
183 games by Rohan Bansal 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.