Prepare against Sanjay Kumar
United States · World #44,434 classical · FIDE ID 30952026
Our database contains 43 games by Sanjay Kumar, covering Jul 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sanjay Kumar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sanjay 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 | 1,916 | 1,974 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,952 | 1,952 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,850 | 1,861 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 15 | 5 | 23 | 34.9% |
| As White | 26 | 9 | 3 | 14 | 34.6% |
| As Black | 17 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 35.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sanjay Kumar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sanjay Kumar's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 100.0% | 40.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 40.4% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Kumar usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (23% of these games) — Kumar usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Kumar usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 77.8% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
Sanjay Kumar's chess games
All 43 games by Sanjay Kumar in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2018 - 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: 15 wins, 5 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B54 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Matthew Guo Diao | 2,340 | Charlotte Open | B40 |
| Jul 2026 | Andrea Botez | 1,870 | 2026 Naroditsky Memorial Rapid & Blitz | Blitz | B27 |
| Feb 2021 | Peter Harrington | 1,525 | 5th 4NCL Online Congress Sub 1700 | A48 |
| Feb 2021 | Geoff Stewart | 1,517 | 5th 4NCL Online Congress Sub 1700 | B01 |
| Mar 2021 | Lucian Cox | 1,469 | 6th 4NCL Online U1700 Open | B76 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7th 4NCL Online Congress Sub 1700 | 2021 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,182 |
| 6th 4NCL Online U1700 Open | 2021 | 5 | 2 | 1,402 |
| 4th 4NCL Online Open U1400 | 2021 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,181 |
| 1st Witney Online Congress U1500 | 2020 | 5 | 3 | 1,475 |
| World Corporate East F | 2021 | 5 | 3 | 2,508 |
| 4NCL Online Congress 8th Sub 1400 | 2021 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,084 |
| Charlotte Spring Open | 2025 | 4 | 1 | 1,896 |
| 5th 4NCL Online Congress Sub 1700 | 2021 | 4 | 2 | 1,505 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sanjay Kumar's chess games?
43 games by Sanjay Kumar, from Jul 2018 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 Sanjay Kumar has played.
What does Sanjay Kumar play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Sanjay Kumar opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sanjay Kumar answers 1...e5 (78% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Sanjay Kumar play as White?
As White, Sanjay Kumar's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sanjay Kumar play as Black?
As Black, Sanjay Kumar most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Sanjay Kumar's FIDE rating?
Sanjay Kumar is currently rated 1,916 in classical chess, 1,952 in rapid and 1,850 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,974 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Sanjay Kumar played?
Our database contains 43 games by Sanjay Kumar, covering Jul 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 5 draws, 23 losses (34.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sanjay Kumar?
43 games by Sanjay 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.