Prepare against Sunav Adhikari
United States · World #12,361 classical · FIDE ID 30993911
When preparing against Sunav Adhikari, expect 1.d4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 60 games by Sunav Adhikari, covering Sep 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sunav Adhikari's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sunav Adhikari 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 | 2,137 | 2,137 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,022 | 2,022 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 28 | 4 | 28 | 46.7% |
| As White | 30 | 14 | 0 | 16 | 46.7% |
| As Black | 30 | 14 | 4 | 12 | 46.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sunav Adhikari's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sunav Adhikari's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 29 | 96.7% | 44.8% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 44.8% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Adhikari usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Adhikari usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Adhikari usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Adhikari usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 12 | 100.0% | 58.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 100.0% | 57.7% |
Sunav Adhikari's chess games
All 60 games by Sunav Adhikari in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2022 - 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: 28 wins, 4 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| E47 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B49 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Double Fianchetto | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Pavel Eljanov | 2,659 | 2nd 3-0 Thursday | A46 |
| Jun 2026 | Nikolas Theodorou | 2,634 | Titled Tue 2nd Jun 2026 | A40 |
| Mar 2026 | Alexander Rustemov | 2,525 | 2nd 3-0 Thursday | B06 |
| Mar 2026 | Antoine Bournel | 2,434 | Titled Tue | A88 |
| Aug 2026 | Tarun Kanyamarala | 2,398 | Titled Tue 11th Aug 2026 | D31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 35 | 18.5 | 2,328 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 22 | 11.5 | 2,307 |
| Illinois Open | 2025 | 2 | 0 | 2,031 |
| National Open | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,964 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sunav Adhikari's chess games?
60 games by Sunav Adhikari, from Sep 2022 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 Sunav Adhikari has played.
What does Sunav Adhikari play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Sunav Adhikari opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sunav Adhikari answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Sunav Adhikari play as White?
As White, Sunav Adhikari's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sunav Adhikari play as Black?
As Black, Sunav Adhikari most often plays: Bogo-Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Sunav Adhikari's FIDE rating?
Sunav Adhikari is currently rated 2,137 in classical chess and 2,022 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,137 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Sunav Adhikari played?
Our database contains 60 games by Sunav Adhikari, covering Sep 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 4 draws, 28 losses (46.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sunav Adhikari?
60 games by Sunav Adhikari 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.