Prepare against Vihaan Karthikeya N
CM · India · World #4,268 classical · FIDE ID 25950673
When preparing against Vihaan Karthikeya N, expect 1.d4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (47% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 50.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 161 games by Vihaan Karthikeya N, covering Nov 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Vihaan Karthikeya N's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vihaan Karthikeya N 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 | 2,296 | 2,296 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,141 | 2,160 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,161 | 2,216 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 161 | 56 | 12 | 93 | 34.8% |
| As White | 79 | 37 | 6 | 36 | 46.8% |
| As Black | 82 | 19 | 6 | 57 | 23.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vihaan Karthikeya N's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vihaan Karthikeya N's side.
First moves as White (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 78 | 98.7% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — N usually continues c4 (53.8% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — N usually continues c4 (44.2% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — N usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — N usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 47.2% | 11.8% |
| c6 | 16 | 44.4% | 12.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 8.3% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 27 | 100.0% | 42.6% |
Vihaan Karthikeya N's chess games
All 161 games by Vihaan Karthikeya N in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2019 - 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: 56 wins, 12 draws, 93 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 16 | 8/1/7 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E26 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A08 | Réti Opening | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Cornette,M | 2,544 | 400 Coups Festival 2026 | C10 |
| Dec 2025 | Arman Mikaelyan | 2,493 | 2nd 3-0 Thursday | A08 |
| Jul 2026 | Himal Gusain | 2,451 | Festival des 400 Coups 2026 - Open des Boulets | B40 |
| May 2026 | Vladislav Gontcharov | 2,421 | 3rd 3-0 Thursday | D34 |
| Jul 2025 | Rijad Burovic | 2,420 | Titled Tue Early | A42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 106 | 39.5 | 2,129 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,173 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,269 |
| Abu Dhabi Masters Online | 2025 | 6 | 1.5 | 2,005 |
| 15th KIIT Cat A Open | 2024 | 5 | 3 | 2,316 |
| Sardinia World Open A | 2025 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,053 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 2nd Jul 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 2,192 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2025 | 5 | 1 | 2,131 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vihaan Karthikeya N's chess games?
161 games by Vihaan Karthikeya N, from Nov 2019 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 Karthikeya N has played.
What does Vihaan Karthikeya N play on the first move as White?
Across 79 games with White in our database, Vihaan Karthikeya N opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vihaan Karthikeya N answers 1...c5 (47% of games), 1...c6 (44% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Vihaan Karthikeya N play as White?
As White, Vihaan Karthikeya N's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (16 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 79 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vihaan Karthikeya N play as Black?
As Black, Vihaan Karthikeya N most often plays: Réti Opening (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 82 games.
What is Vihaan Karthikeya N's FIDE rating?
Vihaan Karthikeya N is currently rated 2,296 in classical chess, 2,141 in rapid and 2,161 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,296 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Vihaan Karthikeya N played?
Our database contains 161 games by Vihaan Karthikeya N, covering Nov 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 56 wins, 12 draws, 93 losses (34.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vihaan Karthikeya N?
161 games by Vihaan Karthikeya N 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.