Prepare against Siddharth Kurup
United States · World #18,959 classical · FIDE ID 30967384
Our database contains 56 games by Siddharth Kurup, covering Sep 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Siddharth Kurup's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Siddharth Kurup 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 | 2,067 | 2,086 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,974 | 1,974 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 15 | 15 | 26 | 26.8% |
| As White | 30 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 26 | 3 | 7 | 16 | 11.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 28 | 96.6% | 53.6% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 53.6% score
- …Nf6 (82% of these games) — Kurup usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Kurup usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Kurup usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 3% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Kurup usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 9 | 56.3% | 27.8% |
| c5 | 7 | 43.8% | 35.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 100.0% | 21.4% |
Siddharth Kurup's chess games
All 56 games by Siddharth Kurup in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2021 - 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, 15 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A91 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D33 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Aditeya Das | 2,311 | 3rd Atlantic Ind Day Open | E47 |
| May 2024 | Nitesh Cherukuri | 2,128 | 11th Dulles Cherry Blossom Open | E73 |
| May 2025 | Pranav Swaminathan | 2,097 | Cherry Blossom Classic | D30 |
| Jul 2024 | Francisco Nunez Lucero | 2,081 | 24th Barcelona Sant Marti Open A | A91 |
| May 2024 | Ishnoor Chandi | 2,078 | 11th Dulles Cherry Blossom Open | B10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48th Sitges Open | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,023 |
| 3rd Atlantic Ind Day Open | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,086 |
| Cherry Blossom Classic | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,143 |
| 24th Barcelona Sant Marti Open A | 2024 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,008 |
| 3rd Skyline Open | 2024 | 5 | 3 | 1,837 |
| 11th Dulles Cherry Blossom Open | 2024 | 5 | 3 | 2,108 |
| New York Marshall Open 04 | 2024 | 3 | 1 | 1,955 |
| ch-North American U20 | 2023 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,864 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Siddharth Kurup's chess games?
56 games by Siddharth Kurup, from Sep 2021 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 Siddharth Kurup has played.
What does Siddharth Kurup play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Siddharth Kurup opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Siddharth Kurup answers 1...c6 (56% of games), 1...c5 (44% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Siddharth Kurup play as White?
As White, Siddharth Kurup's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Siddharth Kurup play as Black?
As Black, Siddharth Kurup most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Siddharth Kurup's FIDE rating?
Siddharth Kurup is currently rated 2,067 in classical chess and 1,974 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,086 (Jun 2025).
How many games has Siddharth Kurup played?
Our database contains 56 games by Siddharth Kurup, covering Sep 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 15 draws, 26 losses (26.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Siddharth Kurup?
56 games by Siddharth Kurup 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.