Prepare against Vihaan Jain
FM · United States · World #10,831 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 42 games by Vihaan Jain, covering Jan 2022 to Oct 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 | 2,158 | 2,177 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,813 | 1,931 | Nov 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 10 | 8 | 24 | 23.8% |
| As White | 21 | 7 | 3 | 11 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 21 | 3 | 5 | 13 | 14.3% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2021-2026): 295 rated games against 235 different opponents, across 52 events in 2 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 | 262 | 87 | 64 | 111 | 33.2% | 1,964 | 1,917 | 8 |
| Blitz | 24 | 11 | 0 | 13 | 45.8% | 1,742 | 1,782 | 4 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 155 | 39 | 35 | 81 | 25.2% |
| Against lower-rated | 103 | 53 | 26 | 24 | 51.5% |
Wins over titled players: 3 vs IM · 6 vs FM · 8 vs CM · 1 vs WGM · 1 vs WIM · 2 vs WFM.
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 52 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 18 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 2,093 | 2,138 |
| 2025 | 50 | 26 | 10 | 14 | 1,969 | 2,074 |
| 2024 | 55 | 12 | 19 | 24 | 2,006 | 1,917 |
| 2023 | 91 | 31 | 18 | 42 | 1,930 | 1,889 |
| 2022 | 61 | 23 | 9 | 29 | 1,888 | 1,830 |
| 2021 | 20 | 6 | 2 | 12 | 1,749 | 1,516 |
Where Vihaan Jain has played
United States (50) · Canada (2)
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 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 33.3% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Jain usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- …d6 (19% of these games) — Jain usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Jain usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 100.0% | 27.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 100.0% | 16.7% |
Vihaan Jain's chess games
All 42 games by Vihaan Jain in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2022 - 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: 10 wins, 8 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| 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 | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| 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% |
| D10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 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 | The Atlantic City Open | — |
| 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 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,719 |
| 15th Foxwoods Open | 2023 | 3 | 0 | 1,589 |
| New York Marshall Open 04 | 2024 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,837 |
| US Chess Masters 2025 | 2025 | 2 | 0 | 2,125 |
| 126th US Open 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 2 | 2,264 |
| Foxwoods Open 16th | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 1,741 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vihaan Jain's chess games?
42 games by Vihaan Jain, from Jan 2022 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 Jain has played.
What does Vihaan Jain play on the first move as White?
Across 21 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: Pirc Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 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 (5 games, 20.0% 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 21 games.
What is Vihaan Jain's FIDE rating?
Vihaan Jain is currently rated 2,158 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 42 games by Vihaan Jain, covering Jan 2022 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 8 draws, 24 losses (23.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vihaan Jain?
42 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.