Prepare against Vihaan Jain
FM · United States · World #9,583 classical · FIDE ID 30979897
When preparing against Vihaan Jain, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 38 games by Vihaan Jain, covering Jan 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Vihaan Jain's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vihaan Jain 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 | 2,177 | 2,177 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,813 | 1,931 | Nov 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 9 | 8 | 21 | 23.7% |
| As White | 19 | 6 | 3 | 10 | 31.6% |
| As Black | 19 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 15.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vihaan Jain's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vihaan Jain's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 100.0% | 39.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 39.5% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Jain usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Jain usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d6 (16% of these games) — Jain usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 100.0% | 27.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 100.0% | 21.4% |
Vihaan Jain's chess games
All 38 games by Vihaan Jain in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 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: 9 wins, 8 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2023 | Dina Belenkaya | 2,250 | US Masters Open | B16 |
| Jul 2026 | Carlos Boulos | 2,210 | Titled Tue 7th Jul 2026 | — |
| May 2026 | Mateo Henry Palomino Quispe | 2,041 | XV Campeonato Panamericano U7 - U17 de Ajedrez 2026 | O15 | B70 |
| Apr 2026 | Steven Liu | 2,022 | Atlantic City Open 2026 | B33 |
| Aug 2026 | Kai Zhou Lan | 1,970 | 126th US Open 2026 | B47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,881 |
| XV Campeonato Panamericano U7 - U17 de Ajedrez 2026 | O15 | 2026 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,121 |
| ch-North American U20 | 2023 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,667 |
| 15th Foxwoods Open | 2023 | 3 | 0 | 1,589 |
| New York Marshall Open 04 | 2024 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,837 |
| Atlantic City Open 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 2,305 |
| 126th US Open 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 2 | 2,264 |
| US Chess Masters 2025 | 2025 | 2 | 0 | 2,125 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vihaan Jain's chess games?
38 games by Vihaan Jain, from Jan 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 Vihaan Jain has played.
What does Vihaan Jain play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Vihaan Jain opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vihaan Jain answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Vihaan Jain play as White?
As White, Vihaan Jain's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Four Knights (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vihaan Jain play as Black?
As Black, Vihaan Jain most often plays: Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Vihaan Jain's FIDE rating?
Vihaan Jain is currently rated 2,177 in classical chess and 1,813 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,177 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Vihaan Jain played?
Our database contains 38 games by Vihaan Jain, covering Jan 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 8 draws, 21 losses (23.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vihaan Jain?
38 games by Vihaan Jain 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.