Prepare against Abhimanyu Puranik
GM · India · World #99 classical · FIDE ID 5061245
When preparing against Abhimanyu Puranik, expect 1.e4 in 61% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (91%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 35.1% over 94 games.
Our database contains 2,095 games by Abhimanyu Puranik, covering Jul 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Abhimanyu Puranik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Abhimanyu Puranik 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 | 2,629 | 2,652 | Nov 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,530 | 2,553 | Mar 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,565 | 2,565 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,095 | 1,046 | 588 | 461 | 49.9% |
| As White | 1,052 | 576 | 285 | 191 | 54.8% |
| As Black | 1,043 | 470 | 303 | 270 | 45.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Abhimanyu Puranik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Abhimanyu Puranik's side.
First moves as White (1,052 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 644 | 61.2% | 67.4% |
| Nf3 | 203 | 19.3% | 68.7% |
| c4 | 120 | 11.4% | 70.4% |
| d4 | 62 | 5.9% | 66.1% |
| b3 | 23 | 2.2% | 84.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 61% of White games, 67.4% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Puranik usually continues Nf3 (71.2% score)
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Puranik usually continues Nf3 (66.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Puranik usually continues d4 (73.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 19% of White games, 68.7% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Puranik usually continues g3 (63.7% score)
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Puranik usually continues g3 (72.4% score)
- …c5 (5% of these games) — Puranik usually continues g3 (58.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (446 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 232 | 52.0% | 58.0% |
| e6 | 108 | 24.2% | 61.1% |
| c5 | 88 | 19.7% | 66.5% |
| g6 | 9 | 2.0% | 88.9% |
| Nc6 | 6 | 1.3% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 0.4% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (368 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 336 | 91.3% | 59.7% |
| d5 | 19 | 5.2% | 55.3% |
| g6 | 10 | 2.7% | 40.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| f6 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Abhimanyu Puranik's chess games
All 2,095 games by Abhimanyu Puranik in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 1,046 wins, 588 draws, 461 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 90 | 55/15/20 | 61.1% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 70 | 39/20/11 | 55.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 55 | 28/18/9 | 50.9% |
| A13 | English Opening | 47 | 26/9/12 | 55.3% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 46 | 19/19/8 | 41.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 40 | 23/8/9 | 57.5% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 40 | 20/15/5 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 35 | 19/11/5 | 54.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 35 | 20/11/4 | 57.1% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 34 | 23/6/5 | 67.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 100 | 43/34/23 | 43.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 96 | 40/32/24 | 41.7% |
| D76 | Indian Defense | 94 | 33/38/23 | 35.1% |
| A16 | English Opening | 75 | 27/29/19 | 36.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 44 | 22/12/10 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 34 | 19/9/6 | 55.9% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 30 | 14/5/11 | 46.7% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 29 | 13/9/7 | 44.8% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 29 | 12/10/7 | 41.4% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 27 | 11/8/8 | 40.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2,804 | Titled Tue Early | C00 |
| Jul 2024 | Erigaisi Arjun | 2,778 | Crunchlab PlayIn Match D2 | D02 |
| Dec 2021 | Anish Giri | 2,772 | Wch Blitz | A13 |
| Dec 2021 | Levon Aronian | 2,772 | Wch Blitz | A09 |
| Jul 2024 | Vladimir Kramnik | 2,753 | CrunchLab Masters PlayIn | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 428 | 290.5 | 2,528 |
| Wch Blitz | 2022 | 42 | 18.5 | 2,491 |
| PRO League Stage | 2019 | 39 | 21 | 2,511 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 33 | 22.5 | 2,515 |
| Wch Rapid | 2022 | 26 | 14 | 2,605 |
| chT-SRB Premier | 2024 | 20 | 15 | 2,667 |
| IND ChessBase Juniors KO | 2020 | 19 | 13 | 2,671 |
| World Blitz 2025 | 2025 | 19 | 10 | 2,496 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Narayanan S L (17 games) · Nihal Sarin (17 games) · Murali Karthikeyan (13 games) · Guha Mitrabha (13 games) · Raunak Sadhwani (12 games) · Chithambaram VR. Aravindh (11 games) · B. Adhiban (10 games) · V Pranav (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Abhimanyu Puranik's chess games?
2,095 games by Abhimanyu Puranik, from Jul 2008 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 Abhimanyu Puranik has played.
What does Abhimanyu Puranik play on the first move as White?
Across 1,052 games with White in our database, Abhimanyu Puranik opens with 1.e4 (61% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Abhimanyu Puranik answers 1...e5 (52% of games), 1...e6 (24% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Abhimanyu Puranik play as White?
As White, Abhimanyu Puranik's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (90 games, 61.1% win rate); Sicilian (70 games, 55.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (55 games, 50.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,052 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Abhimanyu Puranik play as Black?
As Black, Abhimanyu Puranik most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (100 games, 43.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (96 games, 41.7% win rate); Indian Defense (94 games, 35.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,043 games.
What is Abhimanyu Puranik's FIDE rating?
Abhimanyu Puranik is currently rated 2,629 in classical chess, 2,530 in rapid and 2,565 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,652 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Abhimanyu Puranik played?
Our database contains 2,095 games by Abhimanyu Puranik, covering Jul 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 1,046 wins, 588 draws, 461 losses (49.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Abhimanyu Puranik?
2,095 games by Abhimanyu Puranik 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.