Prepare against Swapan Mitra
India · World #57,634 classical · FIDE ID 5000815
When preparing against Swapan Mitra, expect 1.Nf3 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nc6 (29% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (40%).
Our database contains 44 games by Swapan Mitra, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Swapan Mitra's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Swapan Mitra 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 | 1,864 | 2,221 | Jan 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,808 | 2,097 | Oct 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,784 | 1,834 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 14 | 10 | 20 | 31.8% |
| As White | 23 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 26.1% |
| As Black | 21 | 8 | 4 | 9 | 38.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Swapan Mitra's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Swapan Mitra's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 15 | 65.2% | 36.7% |
| d4 | 5 | 21.7% | 10.0% |
| g3 | 3 | 13.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 65% of White games, 36.7% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Mitra usually continues b3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Mitra usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (13% of these games) — Mitra usually continues d3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 22% of White games, 10.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Mitra usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Mitra usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (20% of these games) — Mitra usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 4 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 21.4% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 21.4% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 2 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Swapan Mitra's chess games
All 44 games by Swapan Mitra in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 14 wins, 10 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A26 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A12 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D91 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1993 | Lanka Ravi | 2,415 | 4th Goodricke Open | E66 |
| Jan 1994 | Nassir Wajih | 2,340 | Kolkata Open 2 | D11 |
| Jan 1993 | Saptarshi Roy Chowdhury | 2,325 | 4th Goodricke Open | C45 |
| Jan 1994 | Surya Shekhar Ganguly | 2,130 | Kolkata Open 2 | D11 |
| Jan 1994 | Saheli Dhar-Barua | 2,115 | Kolkata Open 2 | A26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kolkata | 1988 | 11 | 1.5 | 2,138 |
| Kolkata Open 2 | 1994 | 9 | 5 | 2,345 |
| Kolkata Bengal Open | 2019 | 9 | 7 | 1,804 |
| 4th Goodricke Open | 1993 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,506 |
| 7th DD-DBCA Open Fide Rating Chess Tournament 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 1 | 1,619 |
| 5th Kolkata DBCA Open | 2024 | 3 | 1 | 1,477 |
| Kolkata DBCA Open 4th | 2023 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,400 |
| 5th Goodricke Open | 1994 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,207 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Swapan Mitra's chess games?
44 games by Swapan Mitra, from Apr 2003 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 Swapan Mitra has played.
What does Swapan Mitra play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Swapan Mitra opens with 1.Nf3 (65% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games), 1.g3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Swapan Mitra answers 1...Nc6 (29% of games), 1...g6 (21% of games), 1...c6 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (40% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...g6 (20% of games).
What openings does Swapan Mitra play as White?
As White, Swapan Mitra's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Hungarian Opening (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Swapan Mitra play as Black?
As Black, Swapan Mitra most often plays: Modern Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Swapan Mitra's FIDE rating?
Swapan Mitra is currently rated 1,864 in classical chess, 1,808 in rapid and 1,784 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,221 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Swapan Mitra played?
Our database contains 44 games by Swapan Mitra, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 10 draws, 20 losses (31.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Swapan Mitra?
44 games by Swapan Mitra 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.