Prepare against V. Chaitanya
WFM · India · World #39,241 classical · FIDE ID 5028116
When preparing against V. Chaitanya, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (47% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (64%).
Our database contains 70 games by V. Chaitanya, covering Jan 2005 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find V. Chaitanya's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout V. Chaitanya 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 | 1,939 | 2,127 | Oct 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,882 | 1,934 | Oct 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,867 | 1,934 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 11 | 18 | 41 | 15.7% |
| As White | 36 | 7 | 8 | 21 | 19.4% |
| As Black | 34 | 4 | 10 | 20 | 11.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of V. Chaitanya's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from V. Chaitanya's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 35 | 97.2% | 31.4% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 31.4% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Chaitanya usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Chaitanya usually continues Nf3 (31.3% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Chaitanya usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Chaitanya usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 47.1% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 3 | 17.6% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 17.6% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 63.6% | 21.4% |
| d5 | 2 | 18.2% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 18.2% | 0.0% |
V. Chaitanya's chess games
All 70 games by V. Chaitanya in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - 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: 11 wins, 18 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2006 | Gurpreet Pal Singh | 2,276 | 1st Hyderabad Open | C06 |
| Aug 2023 | Mounika Akshaya Bommini | 2,094 | 2nd Leca da Palmeira Open | C45 |
| Feb 2024 | Aleksandar Rajkovic | 2,055 | Pozarevac Rudar FM 02 | B45 |
| Jul 2024 | Andres Camilo Navarro Gutierrez | 2,004 | 24th Barcelona Sant Marti Open A | B40 |
| May 2007 | Priya Reddy Chandana | 1,974 | 34th ch-IND B w | B51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pozarevac Rudar FM-B 01 | 2024 | 10 | 3 | 1,880 |
| Pozarevac Rudar FM 01 | 2024 | 10 | 2 | 1,852 |
| Pozarevac Rudar FM 02 | 2024 | 9 | 3 | 1,854 |
| 24th Barcelona Sant Marti Open A | 2024 | 8 | 3 | 1,981 |
| 2nd Leca da Palmeira Open | 2023 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,177 |
| 1st Hyderabad Open | 2006 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,217 |
| ch-India Cities 19th | 2018 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,623 |
| 5th Leca Chess Open 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,920 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find V. Chaitanya's chess games?
70 games by V. Chaitanya, from Jan 2005 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 V. Chaitanya has played.
What does V. Chaitanya play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, V. Chaitanya opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, V. Chaitanya answers 1...c5 (47% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...f5 (18% of games).
What openings does V. Chaitanya play as White?
As White, V. Chaitanya's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does V. Chaitanya play as Black?
As Black, V. Chaitanya most often plays: Sicilian: Four Knights (4 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is V. Chaitanya's FIDE rating?
V. Chaitanya is currently rated 1,939 in classical chess, 1,882 in rapid and 1,867 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,127 (Oct 2005).
How many games has V. Chaitanya played?
Our database contains 70 games by V. Chaitanya, covering Jan 2005 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 18 draws, 41 losses (15.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against V. Chaitanya?
70 games by V. Chaitanya 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.