Prepare against Vignesh Anand
United States · World #17,295 classical · FIDE ID 30916348
When preparing against Vignesh Anand, expect 1.d4 in 70% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (93%).
Our database contains 60 games by Vignesh Anand, covering Oct 2016 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Vignesh Anand's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vignesh 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 | 2,083 | 2,083 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,851 | 1,897 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 17 | 18 | 25 | 28.3% |
| As White | 27 | 7 | 7 | 13 | 25.9% |
| As Black | 33 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 30.3% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2015-2025): 452 rated games against 368 different opponents, across 74 events in 6 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 431 | 157 | 109 | 165 | 36.4% | 1,978 | 1,950 | 19 |
| Blitz | 21 | 10 | 2 | 9 | 47.6% | 1,689 | 1,618 | 4 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 225 | 45 | 58 | 122 | 20.0% |
| Against lower-rated | 168 | 89 | 36 | 43 | 53.0% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs GM · 6 vs IM · 14 vs FM · 13 vs CM · 1 vs WGM · 2 vs WFM · 5 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
3 tournament wins from 68 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 75 | 35 | 19 | 21 | 1,997 | 2,062 |
| 2024 | 47 | 18 | 8 | 21 | 2,023 | 1,988 |
| 2023 | 47 | 19 | 7 | 21 | 2,051 | 1,984 |
| 2022 | 96 | 26 | 36 | 34 | 2,016 | 1,968 |
| 2021 | 14 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 1,983 | 1,860 |
| 2019 | 46 | 21 | 5 | 20 | 2,010 | 1,991 |
| 2018 | 44 | 17 | 10 | 17 | 1,851 | 1,811 |
| 2017 | 52 | 17 | 15 | 20 | 1,713 | 1,654 |
| 2016 | 27 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 1,963 | 1,858 |
| 2015 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | – | – |
Where Vignesh Anand has played
United States (66) · Canada (3) · Costa Rica (2) · Iceland (1) · Montenegro (1) · Serbia (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vignesh Anand's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vignesh Anand's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 19 | 70.4% | 36.8% |
| c4 | 6 | 22.2% | 41.7% |
| e4 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 70% of White games, 36.8% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Anand usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Anand usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 22% of White games, 41.7% score
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Anand usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Anand usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Anand usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 91.7% | 54.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 92.9% | 38.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
Vignesh Anand's chess games
All 60 games by Vignesh Anand in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2016 - Oct 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: 17 wins, 18 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E13 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A19 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A26 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2023 | Zaven Andriasian | 2,579 | 51st World Open | B90 |
| Dec 2022 | Carissa Yip | 2,385 | Chesterfield SPICE Cup Open | E94 |
| Apr 2023 | Nebojsa Nikolic | 2,315 | Djenovici TS04 IM 4th | D02 |
| Apr 2022 | Jean-Fabien Decosse | 2,160 | Reykjavik Kvika Open | C41 |
| Apr 2022 | Stephan Heer | 2,067 | Reykjavik Kvika Open | D78 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Kvika Open | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,057 |
| 18th SPICE Cup Open | 2024 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,996 |
| 52nd Annual World Open | 2024 | 6 | 2 | 1,806 |
| chD-Washington State | 2017 | 6 | 4 | 1,896 |
| Chesterfield SPICE Cup Open | 2022 | 6 | 2 | 2,139 |
| Djenovici TS04 IM 4th | 2023 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,247 |
| ch-Pan American U14 | 2017 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,605 |
| PNWCC vs Europe Hybrid 2005 | 2022 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,088 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vignesh Anand's chess games?
60 games by Vignesh Anand, from Oct 2016 to Oct 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 Vignesh Anand has played.
What does Vignesh Anand play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Vignesh Anand opens with 1.d4 (70% of games), 1.c4 (22% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vignesh Anand answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Vignesh Anand play as White?
As White, Vignesh Anand's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (4 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vignesh Anand play as Black?
As Black, Vignesh Anand most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Vignesh Anand's FIDE rating?
Vignesh Anand is currently rated 2,083 in classical chess and 1,851 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,083 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Vignesh Anand played?
Our database contains 60 games by Vignesh Anand, covering Oct 2016 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 18 draws, 25 losses (28.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vignesh Anand?
60 games by Vignesh 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.