Prepare against Vivaan Verlekar
Ireland · World #72,487 classical · FIDE ID 2516942
When preparing against Vivaan Verlekar, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%).
Our database contains 38 games by Vivaan Verlekar, covering Aug 2022 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Vivaan Verlekar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vivaan Verlekar 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 | 1,813 | 1,895 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,700 | 1,752 | Dec 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,822 | 1,822 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 26.3% |
| As White | 20 | 4 | 9 | 7 | 20.0% |
| As Black | 18 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vivaan Verlekar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vivaan Verlekar's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 100.0% | 42.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 42.5% score
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Verlekar usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Verlekar usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Verlekar usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 88.9% | 31.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 87.5% | 71.4% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Vivaan Verlekar's chess games
All 38 games by Vivaan Verlekar in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2022 - Sep 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, 12 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D26 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Sebastian Galvin | 1,775 | Sligo Chess & Culture Festival - Weekender Expert | C02 |
| Jan 2026 | Niall O`Shea | 1,771 | Sligo Chess & Culture Festival - Weekender Expert | A50 |
| Jul 2025 | Danylo Shevchenko | 1,714 | Robinson Cup | B52 |
| Feb 2024 | Niall O'Shea | 1,709 | ch-ENNI Sligo | A40 |
| Jun 2024 | Climent Ferre Obrados | 1,633 | ch-EU Schools U13 | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-EU Schools U13 | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1,747 |
| Robinson Cup | 2025 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,588 |
| Stokes Cup | 2022 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,450 |
| ch-ENNI Sligo | 2024 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,696 |
| Sligo Chess & Culture Festival - Weekender Expert | 2026 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,826 |
| Glorney Cup 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 1 | 1,615 |
| EU-ch Hybrid U10 | 2021 | 1 | 0 | 938 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vivaan Verlekar's chess games?
38 games by Vivaan Verlekar, from Aug 2022 to Sep 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 Vivaan Verlekar has played.
What does Vivaan Verlekar play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Vivaan Verlekar opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vivaan Verlekar answers 1...c5 (89% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Vivaan Verlekar play as White?
As White, Vivaan Verlekar's most-played openings in our database are: French: Advance Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vivaan Verlekar play as Black?
As Black, Vivaan Verlekar most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Vivaan Verlekar's FIDE rating?
Vivaan Verlekar is currently rated 1,813 in classical chess, 1,700 in rapid and 1,822 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,895 (May 2026).
How many games has Vivaan Verlekar played?
Our database contains 38 games by Vivaan Verlekar, covering Aug 2022 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 12 draws, 16 losses (26.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vivaan Verlekar?
38 games by Vivaan Verlekar 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.