Prepare against Ananya Raman
WCM · India · World #24,790 classical · FIDE ID 25743457
When preparing against Ananya Raman, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 33 games by Ananya Raman, covering Nov 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ananya Raman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ananya Raman 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 | 2,020 | 2,020 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,678 | 1,678 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,803 | 1,947 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 7 | 8 | 18 | 21.2% |
| As White | 19 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 21.1% |
| As Black | 14 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 21.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ananya Raman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ananya Raman's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 100.0% | 31.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 31.6% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Raman usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Raman usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Raman usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 16.7% |
Ananya Raman's chess games
All 33 games by Ananya Raman in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2019 - 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: 7 wins, 8 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Amina Kairbekova | 2,344 | Asian Individual w | C50 |
| Oct 2024 | Rakshitta Ravi | 2,322 | 50th ch-IND w | A05 |
| May 2025 | Ekaterina Donchenko | 2,154 | Asian Individual w | B51 |
| Apr 2026 | Prishita Gupta | 2,132 | 35th India National U17 Championship 2026 | Girls | C11 |
| Mar 2026 | Pratitee Bordoloi | 2,104 | 35th India National U17 Championship 2026 | Girls | B45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian Individual w | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,159 |
| 35th India National U17 Championship 2026 | Girls | 2026 | 6 | 3 | 2,015 |
| 51st ch-IND w | 2025 | 5 | 2 | 2,118 |
| 50th ch-IND w | 2024 | 4 | 1 | 1,917 |
| Asian Ind Women Blitz | 2025 | 4 | 1 | 1,950 |
| ch-Commonwealth 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 0.5 | 2,070 |
| Commonwealth Chess Championship 2026 | Youth | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,610 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ananya Raman's chess games?
33 games by Ananya Raman, from Nov 2019 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 Ananya Raman has played.
What does Ananya Raman play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Ananya Raman opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ananya Raman answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Ananya Raman play as White?
As White, Ananya Raman's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Four Knights (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ananya Raman play as Black?
As Black, Ananya Raman most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Ananya Raman's FIDE rating?
Ananya Raman is currently rated 2,020 in classical chess, 1,678 in rapid and 1,803 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,020 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Ananya Raman played?
Our database contains 33 games by Ananya Raman, covering Nov 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 8 draws, 18 losses (21.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ananya Raman?
33 games by Ananya Raman 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.