Prepare against S Ajay Krishna
IM · India · World #2,231 classical · FIDE ID 5096430
Our database contains 488 games by S Ajay Krishna, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find S Ajay Krishna's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout S Ajay Krishna 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 | 2,371 | 2,401 | Dec 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,243 | 2,304 | Nov 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,217 | 2,283 | Oct 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 488 | 182 | 112 | 194 | 37.3% |
| As White | 247 | 90 | 60 | 97 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 241 | 92 | 52 | 97 | 38.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of S Ajay Krishna's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from S Ajay Krishna's side.
First moves as White (247 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 183 | 74.1% | 47.8% |
| Nf3 | 57 | 23.1% | 48.2% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.2% | 66.7% |
| e4 | 3 | 1.2% | 66.7% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 74% of White games, 47.8% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Krishna usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Krishna usually continues c4 (44.1% score)
- …d6 (3% of these games) — Krishna usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 23% of White games, 48.2% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Krishna usually continues c4 (48.3% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Krishna usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Krishna usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (114 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 92 | 80.7% | 44.6% |
| e5 | 20 | 17.5% | 45.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 57 | 67.1% | 53.5% |
| Nf6 | 25 | 29.4% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
S Ajay Krishna's chess games
All 488 games by S Ajay Krishna in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 182 wins, 112 draws, 194 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E62 | Indian Defense | 37 | 10/8/19 | 27.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 31 | 11/8/12 | 35.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 21 | 12/4/5 | 57.1% |
| A13 | English Opening | 18 | 5/7/6 | 27.8% |
| A45 | London System | 17 | 4/5/8 | 23.5% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 17 | 4/7/6 | 23.5% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 14 | 6/6/2 | 42.9% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 38 | 10/13/15 | 26.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 20 | 12/4/4 | 60.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 7/3/4 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 14 | 4/2/8 | 28.6% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 12 | 4/0/8 | 33.3% |
| E01 | Catalan | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Mustafa Yilmaz | 2,582 | Reykjavik Open 2026 | D37 |
| Jul 2023 | Viktor Erdos | 2,571 | 56th Biel HTO | B30 |
| Aug 2022 | Pa Iniyan | 2,556 | 28th Abu Dhabi Open | D31 |
| Jan 2022 | Oliver Mihok | 2,536 | Budapest Vezerkepzo Christmas GM | A58 |
| Jun 2022 | Nikita Meskovs | 2,535 | Titled Tue Early | D24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2022 | 122 | 59.5 | 2,278 |
| 53rd Wch U20 | 2014 | 13 | 4 | 2,080 |
| 59th ch-IND | 2023 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,324 |
| 56th Biel HTO | 2023 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,374 |
| Budapest FS03 GM | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,394 |
| 3rd Mumbai Wealth Open | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,917 |
| Budapest Vezerkepzo 7 Days | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,294 |
| Budapest Vezerkepzo GM 12 | 2021 | 9 | 3 | 2,263 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find S Ajay Krishna's chess games?
488 games by S Ajay Krishna, from Jul 2009 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 S Ajay Krishna has played.
What does S Ajay Krishna play on the first move as White?
Across 247 games with White in our database, S Ajay Krishna opens with 1.d4 (74% of games), 1.Nf3 (23% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, S Ajay Krishna answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games).
What openings does S Ajay Krishna play as White?
As White, S Ajay Krishna's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (37 games, 27.0% win rate); Catalan (31 games, 35.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (21 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 247 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does S Ajay Krishna play as Black?
As Black, S Ajay Krishna most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (38 games, 26.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (20 games, 60.0% win rate); Réti Opening (14 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 241 games.
What is S Ajay Krishna's FIDE rating?
S Ajay Krishna is currently rated 2,371 in classical chess, 2,243 in rapid and 2,217 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,401 (Dec 2021).
How many games has S Ajay Krishna played?
Our database contains 488 games by S Ajay Krishna, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 182 wins, 112 draws, 194 losses (37.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against S Ajay Krishna?
488 games by S Ajay Krishna 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.