Prepare against Vishnu Vanapalli
FM · United States · World #3,608 classical · FIDE ID 30920523
When preparing against Vishnu Vanapalli, expect 1.e4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (60%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense as Black, 37.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 135 games by Vishnu Vanapalli, covering Dec 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vishnu Vanapalli's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vishnu Vanapalli 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 | 2,316 | 2,357 | Aug 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,231 | 2,232 | Aug 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,297 | 2,297 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 135 | 47 | 46 | 42 | 34.8% |
| As White | 68 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 33.8% |
| As Black | 67 | 24 | 25 | 18 | 35.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vishnu Vanapalli's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vishnu Vanapalli's side.
First moves as White (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 36 | 52.9% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 27 | 39.7% | 53.7% |
| d4 | 3 | 4.4% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 53% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Vanapalli usually continues Nf3 (46.2% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Vanapalli usually continues Nf3 (72.2% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Vanapalli usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 40% of White games, 53.7% score
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Vanapalli usually continues g3 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Vanapalli usually continues g3 (70.0% score)
- …Nf6 (15% of these games) — Vanapalli usually continues g3 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 25 | 71.4% | 58.0% |
| e6 | 8 | 22.9% | 62.5% |
| c6 | 2 | 5.7% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 60.0% | 54.2% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 35.0% | 64.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
Vishnu Vanapalli's chess games
All 135 games by Vishnu Vanapalli in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 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: 47 wins, 46 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A13 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 16 | 6/5/5 | 37.5% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2021 | Joel Benjamin | 2,499 | 121st US Open | A20 |
| Nov 2021 | Raja Panjwani | 2,448 | US Masters | E65 |
| Jun 2023 | Evan Park | 2,393 | ch-USA U16 | A13 |
| Jul 2023 | Farai Mandizha | 2,389 | Charlotte Super Open | E01 |
| Jul 2023 | Erick Zhao | 2,355 | Charlotte Super Open | C78 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte CCCSA Spring IM-C | 2023 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,311 |
| Charlotte Open | 2024 | 11 | 6 | 2,133 |
| 48th World Open | 2020 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,245 |
| PNWCC Online Masters WOO | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 2,357 |
| CCCSA Labor Day GM | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,363 |
| Charlotte CCCSA Winter IM-C | 2022 | 9 | 6 | 2,387 |
| Charlotte Super Open | 2023 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,490 |
| ch-USA U16 | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 2,408 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vishnu Vanapalli's chess games?
135 games by Vishnu Vanapalli, from Dec 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 Vishnu Vanapalli has played.
What does Vishnu Vanapalli play on the first move as White?
Across 68 games with White in our database, Vishnu Vanapalli opens with 1.e4 (53% of games), 1.c4 (40% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vishnu Vanapalli answers 1...e5 (71% of games), 1...e6 (23% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (35% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Vishnu Vanapalli play as White?
As White, Vishnu Vanapalli's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 68 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vishnu Vanapalli play as Black?
As Black, Vishnu Vanapalli most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 67 games.
What is Vishnu Vanapalli's FIDE rating?
Vishnu Vanapalli is currently rated 2,316 in classical chess, 2,231 in rapid and 2,297 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,357 (Aug 2023).
How many games has Vishnu Vanapalli played?
Our database contains 135 games by Vishnu Vanapalli, covering Dec 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 47 wins, 46 draws, 42 losses (34.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vishnu Vanapalli?
135 games by Vishnu Vanapalli 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.