Prepare against Tushar Anand
India · World #33,283 classical · FIDE ID 5079128
When preparing against Tushar Anand, expect 1.d4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (57%).
Our database contains 44 games by Tushar Anand, covering Apr 2009 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Tushar Anand's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tushar Anand 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 | 1,968 | 1,982 | Dec 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,023 | 2,048 | Apr 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,004 | 2,015 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 20 | 8 | 16 | 45.5% |
| As White | 21 | 10 | 3 | 8 | 47.6% |
| As Black | 23 | 10 | 5 | 8 | 43.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tushar Anand's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tushar Anand's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 71.4% | 46.7% |
| f3 | 3 | 14.3% | 66.7% |
| e4 | 3 | 14.3% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 71% of White games, 46.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Anand usually continues Nc3 (45.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Anand usually continues e4 (25.0% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Anand usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- 1.f3 — 14% of White games, 66.7% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Anand usually continues Kf2 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 54.5% | 58.3% |
| f6 | 3 | 27.3% | 83.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 57.1% | 25.0% |
| f6 | 2 | 28.6% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Tushar Anand's chess games
All 44 games by Tushar Anand in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2009 - 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: 20 wins, 8 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D01 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A00 | Barnes Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C20 | Bongcloud Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Reversed Chigorin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Fried Fox Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Grob's Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Stuart Rachels | 2,440 | 2026 Naroditsky Memorial Rapid & Blitz | Blitz | C40 |
| Jul 2026 | Ron Henley | 2,392 | 2026 Naroditsky Memorial Rapid & Blitz | Blitz | D01 |
| May 2026 | Paulo Alexandre G Monteiro | 2,222 | 2º Torneo Internazionale OVER 20 - CITTA’ di VIGEVANO | D01 |
| Jul 2026 | Isaac Spence | 2,214 | 2026 Naroditsky Memorial Rapid & Blitz | Blitz | C40 |
| Jul 2026 | Teemu Virtanen | 2,184 | 2026 Naroditsky Memorial Rapid & Blitz | Blitz | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Naroditsky Memorial Rapid & Blitz | Blitz | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,223 |
| 2º Torneo Internazionale OVER 20 - CITTA’ di VIGEVANO | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,059 |
| Maia Chess Open 2026 | U2000 | 2026 | 9 | 7 | 2,049 |
| 2026 Naroditsky Memorial Rapid & Blitz | Rapid | 2026 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,069 |
| Maia Chess Open 2026 | Streamers | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 1,938 |
| 2026 Naroditsky Memorial Rapid & Blitz | Creator Invitational | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,787 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tushar Anand's chess games?
44 games by Tushar Anand, from Apr 2009 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 Tushar Anand has played.
What does Tushar Anand play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Tushar Anand opens with 1.d4 (71% of games), 1.f3 (14% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tushar Anand answers 1...e5 (55% of games), 1...f6 (27% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...f6 (29% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games).
What openings does Tushar Anand play as White?
As White, Tushar Anand's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Barnes Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tushar Anand play as Black?
As Black, Tushar Anand most often plays: Elephant Gambit (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Fried Fox Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Tushar Anand's FIDE rating?
Tushar Anand is currently rated 1,968 in classical chess, 2,023 in rapid and 2,004 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,982 (Dec 2017).
How many games has Tushar Anand played?
Our database contains 44 games by Tushar Anand, covering Apr 2009 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 8 draws, 16 losses (45.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tushar Anand?
44 games by Tushar Anand 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.