Prepare against Vidip Kona
CM · United States · World #20,086 classical · FIDE ID 30990440
When preparing against Vidip Kona, expect 1.Nf3 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (98%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Caro-Kann: Main Line as Black, 37.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 569 games by Vidip Kona, covering Feb 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Vidip Kona's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vidip Kona 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 | 2,057 | 2,206 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,068 | 2,126 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,352 | 2,361 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 569 | 284 | 51 | 234 | 49.9% |
| As White | 288 | 164 | 26 | 98 | 56.9% |
| As Black | 281 | 120 | 25 | 136 | 42.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vidip Kona's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vidip Kona's side.
First moves as White (288 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 247 | 85.8% | 61.3% |
| c4 | 27 | 9.4% | 61.1% |
| e4 | 8 | 2.8% | 62.5% |
| b3 | 6 | 2.1% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 86% of White games, 61.3% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Kona usually continues c4 (67.0% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Kona usually continues e3 (61.7% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Kona usually continues e4 (63.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 9% of White games, 61.1% score
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Kona usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (26% of these games) — Kona usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Kona usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (123 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 114 | 92.7% | 57.5% |
| c5 | 8 | 6.5% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 90 | 97.8% | 42.2% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Vidip Kona's chess games
All 569 games by Vidip Kona in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 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: 284 wins, 51 draws, 234 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A15 | English Opening | 116 | 67/12/37 | 57.8% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 76 | 45/8/23 | 59.2% |
| A06 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 18 | 11/1/6 | 61.1% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 11 | 4/0/7 | 36.4% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 9 | 8/1/0 | 88.9% |
| A13 | English Opening: Chimer System | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Colle System | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A15 | Old Indian | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 41 | 22/2/17 | 53.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 27 | 13/3/11 | 48.1% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 26 | 11/4/11 | 42.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 16 | 11/1/4 | 68.8% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 16 | 6/5/5 | 37.5% |
| E06 | Catalan | 14 | 6/0/8 | 42.9% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 14 | 8/0/6 | 57.1% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 11 | 3/1/7 | 27.3% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 11 | 2/0/9 | 18.2% |
| A15 | English Opening | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Dmitry Andreikin | 2,717 | Titled Tue 18th Aug 2026 | A04 |
| Mar 2026 | Matthias Bluebaum | 2,684 | 3rd 3-0 Thursday | A13 |
| Aug 2026 | Andrey Esipenko | 2,680 | 2nd 3-0 Thu 20th Aug 2026 | A33 |
| Aug 2026 | Jeffery Xiong | 2,656 | 2nd 3-0 Thu 13th Aug 2026 | B10 |
| Jul 2026 | Eric Hansen | 2,609 | 2nd 3-0 Thu 23rd Jul 2026 | A06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 193 | 106.5 | 2,320 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 182 | 98.5 | 2,310 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 22 | 12 | 2,321 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 22 | 11.5 | 2,330 |
| PNWCC Opening Bl 1.b3 | 2020 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,093 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 30th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,466 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 13th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,453 |
| Abu Dhabi Masters Online | 2025 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,422 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vidip Kona's chess games?
569 games by Vidip Kona, from Feb 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 Vidip Kona has played.
What does Vidip Kona play on the first move as White?
Across 288 games with White in our database, Vidip Kona opens with 1.Nf3 (86% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vidip Kona answers 1...c6 (93% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (98% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games).
What openings does Vidip Kona play as White?
As White, Vidip Kona's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (116 games, 57.8% win rate); Réti Opening (76 games, 59.2% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (18 games, 61.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 288 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vidip Kona play as Black?
As Black, Vidip Kona most often plays: Indian Defense (41 games, 53.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (27 games, 48.1% win rate); Caro-Kann (26 games, 42.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 281 games.
What is Vidip Kona's FIDE rating?
Vidip Kona is currently rated 2,057 in classical chess, 2,068 in rapid and 2,352 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,206 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Vidip Kona played?
Our database contains 569 games by Vidip Kona, covering Feb 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 284 wins, 51 draws, 234 losses (49.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vidip Kona?
569 games by Vidip Kona 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.