Prepare against Upadhyaya Anwesh
IM · India · World #1,623 classical · FIDE ID 5028949
Our database contains 695 games by Upadhyaya Anwesh, covering Jan 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Upadhyaya Anwesh's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Upadhyaya Anwesh 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 | 2,403 | 2,435 | Jan 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,327 | 2,389 | May 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,323 | 2,406 | Aug 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 695 | 293 | 279 | 123 | 42.2% |
| As White | 349 | 165 | 140 | 44 | 47.3% |
| As Black | 346 | 128 | 139 | 79 | 37.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Upadhyaya Anwesh's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Upadhyaya Anwesh's side.
First moves as White (349 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 128 | 36.7% | 65.6% |
| d4 | 97 | 27.8% | 70.6% |
| c4 | 75 | 21.5% | 63.3% |
| Nf3 | 38 | 10.9% | 76.3% |
| g3 | 11 | 3.2% | 54.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 37% of White games, 65.6% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Anwesh usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Anwesh usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Anwesh usually continues d4 (63.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 28% of White games, 70.6% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Anwesh usually continues c4 (66.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Anwesh usually continues Nf3 (76.1% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Anwesh usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (164 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 132 | 80.5% | 54.5% |
| c6 | 12 | 7.3% | 70.8% |
| g6 | 10 | 6.1% | 70.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 3.0% | 70.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.2% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (122 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 81 | 66.4% | 48.1% |
| Nf6 | 37 | 30.3% | 68.9% |
| c5 | 3 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Upadhyaya Anwesh's chess games
All 695 games by Upadhyaya Anwesh in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - 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: 293 wins, 279 draws, 123 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E11 | Catalan | 38 | 15/17/6 | 39.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 35 | 16/15/4 | 45.7% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 20 | 10/10/0 | 50.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 18 | 6/6/6 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 10/5/1 | 62.5% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 14 | 6/7/1 | 42.9% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 11 | 6/4/1 | 54.5% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 64 | 20/25/19 | 31.3% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 34 | 12/15/7 | 35.3% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 21 | 5/13/3 | 23.8% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 19 | 2/13/4 | 10.5% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| E05 | Catalan | 11 | 8/2/1 | 72.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2011 | Surya Shekhar Ganguly | 2,643 | 13th Dubai Open | E68 |
| Aug 2010 | Eltaj Safarli | 2,603 | 49th Wch U20 | B90 |
| Jan 2010 | Martyn Kravtsiv | 2,545 | 2nd Chennai Open | C42 |
| Jun 2023 | Rodrigo Rafael Vasquez Schroder | 2,507 | Teplice Open | C92 |
| Oct 2010 | A.R. Saleh Salem | 2,501 | Wch U18 | B60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Asia U20 | 2009 | 23 | 14 | 2,257 |
| ch-Commonwealth | 2010 | 20 | 12 | 2,288 |
| 51st Wch U20 | 2012 | 13 | 7 | 2,335 |
| chA-IND | 2009 | 13 | 6 | 2,370 |
| 50th Wch U20 | 2011 | 13 | 8 | 2,437 |
| 49th Wch U20 | 2010 | 13 | 7 | 2,426 |
| 9th Chervonograd | 2013 | 12 | 8 | 2,388 |
| Lvov Tradition 09 | 2016 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,354 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Upadhyaya Anwesh's chess games?
695 games by Upadhyaya Anwesh, from Jan 2005 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 Upadhyaya Anwesh has played.
What does Upadhyaya Anwesh play on the first move as White?
Across 349 games with White in our database, Upadhyaya Anwesh opens with 1.e4 (37% of games), 1.d4 (28% of games), 1.c4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Upadhyaya Anwesh answers 1...e5 (80% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (66% of games), 1...Nf6 (30% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games).
What openings does Upadhyaya Anwesh play as White?
As White, Upadhyaya Anwesh's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (38 games, 39.5% win rate); English Opening (35 games, 45.7% win rate); Slav Defense (20 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 349 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Upadhyaya Anwesh play as Black?
As Black, Upadhyaya Anwesh most often plays: Slav Defense (64 games, 31.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (34 games, 35.3% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (21 games, 23.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 346 games.
What is Upadhyaya Anwesh's FIDE rating?
Upadhyaya Anwesh is currently rated 2,403 in classical chess, 2,327 in rapid and 2,323 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,435 (Jan 2011).
How many games has Upadhyaya Anwesh played?
Our database contains 695 games by Upadhyaya Anwesh, covering Jan 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 293 wins, 279 draws, 123 losses (42.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Upadhyaya Anwesh?
695 games by Upadhyaya Anwesh 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.