Prepare against Viney Kumar
Australia · World #95,426 classical · FIDE ID 3226867
When preparing against Viney Kumar, expect 1.d4 in 48% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (69%).
Our database contains 48 games by Viney Kumar, covering Feb 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Viney Kumar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Viney 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 | 1,743 | 1,794 | Jul 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,838 | 1,853 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,802 | 1,810 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 18 | 7 | 23 | 37.5% |
| As White | 23 | 10 | 3 | 10 | 43.5% |
| As Black | 25 | 8 | 4 | 13 | 32.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Viney Kumar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Viney Kumar's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 11 | 47.8% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 6 | 26.1% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 17.4% | 37.5% |
| e4 | 2 | 8.7% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 48% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Kumar usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Kumar usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Kumar usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 26% of White games, 66.7% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Kumar usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Kumar usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Kumar usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 6 | 75.0% | 41.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 69.2% | 61.1% |
| d5 | 3 | 23.1% | 16.7% |
Viney Kumar's chess games
All 48 games by Viney Kumar in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2015 - 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: 18 wins, 7 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E69 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A16 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D15 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A20 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D73 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2021 | Pedro Ferreira Lage | 2,123 | 1st FIDE World Uni Blitz-A | D11 |
| Mar 2021 | Ludovic Zaza | 2,032 | 1st FIDE World Uni Blitz-A | D00 |
| Mar 2021 | Jose Patricio Bahamondes Cepeda | 1,893 | 1st FIDE World Uni Blitz-A | D80 |
| Feb 2019 | Malcolm Mcfarland | 1,781 | Oceania zt | D02 |
| Mar 2021 | Huq Syeda Sadia | 1,712 | 1st FIDE World Uni Blitz-A | E04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUS Major | 2018 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,486 |
| 1st FIDE World Uni Blitz-A | 2021 | 10 | 6 | 2,110 |
| Oceania zt | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,836 |
| 1st FIDE World Uni Rapid-B | 2021 | 8 | 3 | 2,071 |
| Oceania zt 3.6 | 2017 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,679 |
| World Corporate East C | 2021 | 2 | 1 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Viney Kumar's chess games?
48 games by Viney Kumar, from Feb 2015 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 Viney Kumar has played.
What does Viney Kumar play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Viney Kumar opens with 1.d4 (48% of games), 1.c4 (26% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Viney Kumar answers 1...c6 (75% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games).
What openings does Viney Kumar play as White?
As White, Viney Kumar's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Viney Kumar play as Black?
As Black, Viney Kumar most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Viney Kumar's FIDE rating?
Viney Kumar is currently rated 1,743 in classical chess, 1,838 in rapid and 1,802 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,794 (Jul 2024).
How many games has Viney Kumar played?
Our database contains 48 games by Viney Kumar, covering Feb 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 7 draws, 23 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Viney Kumar?
48 games by Viney 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.