Prepare against Vikramaditya Kulkarni
IM · India · World #10,972 classical · FIDE ID 5009847
When preparing against Vikramaditya Kulkarni, expect 1.e4 in 33% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (52%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 33.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 310 games by Vikramaditya Kulkarni, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vikramaditya Kulkarni's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vikramaditya Kulkarni 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 | 2,155 | 2,465 | Mar 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,123 | 2,465 | Mar 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,243 | 2,465 | Mar 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 310 | 162 | 53 | 95 | 52.3% |
| As White | 153 | 82 | 30 | 41 | 53.6% |
| As Black | 157 | 80 | 23 | 54 | 51.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vikramaditya Kulkarni's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vikramaditya Kulkarni's side.
First moves as White (153 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 50 | 32.7% | 70.0% |
| Nf3 | 40 | 26.1% | 60.0% |
| d4 | 31 | 20.3% | 59.7% |
| c4 | 27 | 17.6% | 57.4% |
| a3 | 5 | 3.3% | 80.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 33% of White games, 70.0% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Kulkarni usually continues Nf3 (53.1% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Kulkarni usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Kulkarni usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 26% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Kulkarni usually continues g3 (54.5% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Kulkarni usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Kulkarni usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 42 | 60.0% | 46.4% |
| c5 | 8 | 11.4% | 81.3% |
| d6 | 8 | 11.4% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 7 | 10.0% | 78.6% |
| c6 | 2 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 33 | 51.6% | 59.1% |
| e6 | 11 | 17.2% | 63.6% |
| d6 | 10 | 15.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 7 | 10.9% | 78.6% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Vikramaditya Kulkarni's chess games
All 310 games by Vikramaditya Kulkarni in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 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: 162 wins, 53 draws, 95 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 15 | 5/5/5 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 12 | 7/4/1 | 58.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 11 | 6/4/1 | 54.5% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A85 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 15 | 7/2/6 | 46.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 12 | 8/0/4 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 8/1/1 | 80.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 1/1/8 | 10.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A10 | English Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2016 | Krishnan Sasikiran | 2,639 | chT-IND League | D78 |
| Oct 2013 | Deep Sengupta | 2,589 | 51st chB-IND | A08 |
| Jun 2014 | S.P. Sethuraman | 2,576 | chT-IND League | A54 |
| Jun 2018 | Adam Tukhaev | 2,557 | 11th Mumbai Mayors Cup | C11 |
| Jun 2018 | Deepan Chakkravarthy J. | 2,531 | 11th Mumbai Mayors Cup | E94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 43 | 19 | 2,215 |
| India rating Open | 2019 | 11 | 7.5 | 1,784 |
| Panchavati Open 2nd | 2016 | 10 | 8 | 2,038 |
| 2nd Kalyan Open | 2019 | 10 | 9 | 2,219 |
| Manikyanagar Chanchal Dad Memorial | 2024 | 9 | 7 | 1,911 |
| 13th New Delhi Parsvnath Open | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,335 |
| Mumbai Wealth Open | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 1,936 |
| 54th ch-IND Challengers | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 2,435 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vikramaditya Kulkarni's chess games?
310 games by Vikramaditya Kulkarni, from Apr 2003 to Jul 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 Vikramaditya Kulkarni has played.
What does Vikramaditya Kulkarni play on the first move as White?
Across 153 games with White in our database, Vikramaditya Kulkarni opens with 1.e4 (33% of games), 1.Nf3 (26% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vikramaditya Kulkarni answers 1...e6 (60% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (52% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games), 1...d6 (16% of games).
What openings does Vikramaditya Kulkarni play as White?
As White, Vikramaditya Kulkarni's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 58.3% win rate); Réti Opening (11 games, 54.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 153 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vikramaditya Kulkarni play as Black?
As Black, Vikramaditya Kulkarni most often plays: Indian Defense (15 games, 46.7% win rate); French: Classical Variation (12 games, 66.7% win rate); Modern Defense (10 games, 80.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 157 games.
What is Vikramaditya Kulkarni's FIDE rating?
Vikramaditya Kulkarni is currently rated 2,155 in classical chess, 2,123 in rapid and 2,243 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,465 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Vikramaditya Kulkarni played?
Our database contains 310 games by Vikramaditya Kulkarni, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 162 wins, 53 draws, 95 losses (52.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vikramaditya Kulkarni?
310 games by Vikramaditya Kulkarni 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.