Prepare against Vihaan Anup Kumar
Australia · World #38,880 classical · FIDE ID 3234517
When preparing against Vihaan Anup Kumar, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 38 games by Vihaan Anup Kumar, covering Oct 2017 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Vihaan Anup Kumar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vihaan Anup Kumar 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 | 1,941 | 2,077 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,870 | 1,870 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,921 | 1,980 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 9 | 14 | 15 | 23.7% |
| As White | 19 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 21.1% |
| As Black | 19 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 26.3% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2017-2026): 1,496 rated games against 798 different opponents, across 217 events in 5 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 | 705 | 284 | 174 | 247 | 40.3% | 1,717 | 1,728 | 14 |
| Rapid | 213 | 97 | 30 | 86 | 45.5% | 1,613 | 1,619 | 10 |
| Blitz | 571 | 280 | 78 | 213 | 49.0% | 1,704 | 1,741 | 10 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 549 | 128 | 124 | 297 | 23.3% |
| Against lower-rated | 535 | 332 | 114 | 89 | 62.1% |
Wins over titled players: 8 vs FM · 26 vs CM · 5 vs WIM · 2 vs WFM · 2 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
8 tournament wins from 217 events, 2 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 87 | 47 | 25 | 15 | 1,825 | 1,969 |
| 2025 | 236 | 113 | 62 | 61 | 1,826 | 1,905 |
| 2024 | 193 | 85 | 60 | 48 | 1,779 | 1,846 |
| 2023 | 168 | 82 | 26 | 60 | 1,671 | 1,719 |
| 2022 | 176 | 95 | 28 | 53 | 1,620 | 1,701 |
| 2021 | 147 | 69 | 25 | 53 | 1,680 | 1,706 |
| 2020 | 117 | 48 | 12 | 57 | 1,688 | 1,551 |
| 2019 | 183 | 77 | 21 | 85 | 1,547 | 1,460 |
| 2018 | 162 | 43 | 23 | 96 | 1,537 | 1,345 |
| 2017 | 27 | 5 | 3 | 19 | 1,569 | 1,315 |
Where Vihaan Anup Kumar has played
Australia (204) · Thailand (5) · New Zealand (4) · Indonesia (3) · Spain (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vihaan Anup Kumar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vihaan Anup Kumar's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 19 | 100.0% | 42.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 42.1% score
- …Nf6 (68% of these games) — Kumar usually continues c4 (42.3% score)
- …d5 (16% of these games) — Kumar usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Kumar usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 81.8% | 38.9% |
| d6 | 2 | 18.2% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Vihaan Anup Kumar's chess games
All 38 games by Vihaan Anup Kumar in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2017 - 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: 9 wins, 14 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E60 | Anti-Grünfeld | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Mieses Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Aidan Odenthal | 2,057 | NSW Open | E32 |
| Apr 2026 | Dion A Wilson | 2,016 | Oceania Age Groups 2026 | Open | B08 |
| Oct 2021 | Rui Ze Tan | 1,172 | ch-Eastern Asia U12 | C42 |
| Oct 2021 | Dumir Vihaan | 1,135 | ch-Eastern Asia U12 | D31 |
| Jan 2018 | Kieran Willathgamuwa | 506 | ch-AUS Major | D31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUS Major | 2020 | 12 | 3.5 | 1,085 |
| ch-Eastern Asia U12 | 2021 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,215 |
| Oceania Age Groups 2026 | Open | 2026 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,148 |
| NSW Open | 2025 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,092 |
| 2026 Australian Junior Chess Championship | 2026 | 4 | 1 | 1,776 |
| 59th Begonia Open | 2025 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,040 |
| ch-AUS Open 2024 | 2025 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,245 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vihaan Anup Kumar's chess games?
38 games by Vihaan Anup Kumar, from Oct 2017 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 Vihaan Anup Kumar has played.
What does Vihaan Anup Kumar play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Vihaan Anup Kumar opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vihaan Anup Kumar answers 1...e5 (82% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Vihaan Anup Kumar play as White?
As White, Vihaan Anup Kumar's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Anti-Grünfeld (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vihaan Anup Kumar play as Black?
As Black, Vihaan Anup Kumar most often plays: Petrov's Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Vihaan Anup Kumar's FIDE rating?
Vihaan Anup Kumar is currently rated 1,941 in classical chess, 1,870 in rapid and 1,921 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,077 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Vihaan Anup Kumar played?
Our database contains 38 games by Vihaan Anup Kumar, covering Oct 2017 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 14 draws, 15 losses (23.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vihaan Anup Kumar?
38 games by Vihaan Anup Kumar 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.