Prepare against Sanjit S Kumar
United Kingdom · World #18,773 classical · FIDE ID 468142
When preparing against Sanjit S Kumar, expect 1.d4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (65% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (95%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 12.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 371 games by Sanjit S Kumar, covering Sep 2018 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Sanjit S Kumar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sanjit S 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 | 2,068 | 2,074 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,888 | 1,888 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,086 | 2,086 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 371 | 128 | 71 | 172 | 34.5% |
| As White | 183 | 80 | 35 | 68 | 43.7% |
| As Black | 188 | 48 | 36 | 104 | 25.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sanjit S Kumar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sanjit S Kumar's side.
First moves as White (183 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 130 | 71.0% | 56.2% |
| e4 | 53 | 29.0% | 46.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 71% of White games, 56.2% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Kumar usually continues c4 (54.9% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Kumar usually continues c4 (61.8% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Kumar usually continues c4 (35.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 29% of White games, 46.2% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Kumar usually continues Nf3 (40.5% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Kumar usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (9% of these games) — Kumar usually continues exd5 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 61 | 64.9% | 41.8% |
| e5 | 33 | 35.1% | 39.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 60 | 95.2% | 26.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 4.8% | 33.3% |
Sanjit S Kumar's chess games
All 371 games by Sanjit S Kumar in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2018 - Sep 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: 128 wins, 71 draws, 172 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 22 | 12/5/5 | 54.5% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 18 | 9/1/8 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 25 | 3/4/18 | 12.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 20 | 3/8/9 | 15.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 15 | 2/5/8 | 13.3% |
| D02 | London System | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Daniel Johnson | 2,330 | 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Blitz (Sun) | D32 |
| Aug 2026 | Mark Heidenfeld | 2,298 | 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Blitz (Sun) | A41 |
| Jul 2023 | Aras Vardanyan | 2,285 | 47th Sitges Open | E48 |
| Aug 2026 | Avyukt Dasgupta | 2,172 | V Kingston Inv 2026 | E40 |
| Jun 2024 | Shivam Agrawal | 2,158 | ch-ECF Schools | D52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Blitz (Sat) | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,079 |
| British Rapidplay | 2024 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,920 |
| 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Blitz (Sun) | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,248 |
| 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Open | 2026 | 10 | 4 | 1,926 |
| 2nd Hvar Arsenal Blitz Open | 2023 | 10 | 5 | 1,949 |
| V Kingston Inv 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,114 |
| Reykjavik Kvika Open | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 2,025 |
| 25th Hoogeveen Open | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 2,049 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sanjit S Kumar's chess games?
371 games by Sanjit S Kumar, from Sep 2018 to Sep 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 Sanjit S Kumar has played.
What does Sanjit S Kumar play on the first move as White?
Across 183 games with White in our database, Sanjit S Kumar opens with 1.d4 (71% of games), 1.e4 (29% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sanjit S Kumar answers 1...e6 (65% of games), 1...e5 (35% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (95% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Sanjit S Kumar play as White?
As White, Sanjit S Kumar's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (22 games, 54.5% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (18 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (12 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 183 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sanjit S Kumar play as Black?
As Black, Sanjit S Kumar most often plays: Slav Defense (25 games, 12.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (20 games, 15.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (15 games, 13.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 188 games.
What is Sanjit S Kumar's FIDE rating?
Sanjit S Kumar is currently rated 2,068 in classical chess, 1,888 in rapid and 2,086 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,074 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Sanjit S Kumar played?
Our database contains 371 games by Sanjit S Kumar, covering Sep 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 128 wins, 71 draws, 172 losses (34.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sanjit S Kumar?
371 games by Sanjit S 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.