Prepare against Ananya Wadhwa
WCM · United States · World #51,610 classical · FIDE ID 30981433
When preparing against Ananya Wadhwa, expect 1.b3 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Nimzovich-Larsen attack as White, 42.5% over 40 games.
Our database contains 91 games by Ananya Wadhwa, covering Apr 2022 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ananya Wadhwa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ananya Wadhwa 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 | 1,887 | 1,887 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,714 | 1,714 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,943 | 1,943 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 30 | 12 | 49 | 33.0% |
| As White | 49 | 20 | 7 | 22 | 40.8% |
| As Black | 42 | 10 | 5 | 27 | 23.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ananya Wadhwa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ananya Wadhwa's side.
First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b3 | 41 | 83.7% | 47.6% |
| d4 | 8 | 16.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.b3 — 84% of White games, 47.6% score
- …e5 (34% of these games) — Wadhwa usually continues Bb2 (46.4% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Wadhwa usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Wadhwa usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 16% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Wadhwa usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Wadhwa usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 22 | 100.0% | 29.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
Ananya Wadhwa's chess games
All 91 games by Ananya Wadhwa in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2022 - 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: 30 wins, 12 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 40 | 17/5/18 | 42.5% |
| E11 | Catalan | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Chimer System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E67 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 10 | 0/3/7 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E10 | Catalan | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Nikolai Vlassov | 2,322 | 2nd 3-0 Thursday | A01 |
| Sep 2025 | Rick Frischmann | 2,305 | Titled Tue | A01 |
| Feb 2026 | Matin Ghaffarifar | 2,298 | Titled Tue | A01 |
| Feb 2026 | Helmut Huerter | 2,233 | Titled Tue | A01 |
| Feb 2026 | Enzo Tripodi | 2,226 | 2nd 3-0 Thursday | A01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 49 | 19 | 2,075 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 22 | 8.5 | 2,139 |
| Wch U10 Girls | 2022 | 10 | 6 | 1,322 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2025 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,960 |
| Doug Eckert Classic 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 1 | 1,726 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ananya Wadhwa's chess games?
91 games by Ananya Wadhwa, from Apr 2022 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 Ananya Wadhwa has played.
What does Ananya Wadhwa play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Ananya Wadhwa opens with 1.b3 (84% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ananya Wadhwa answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Ananya Wadhwa play as White?
As White, Ananya Wadhwa's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (40 games, 42.5% win rate); Catalan (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening: Chimer System (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ananya Wadhwa play as Black?
As Black, Ananya Wadhwa most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Ananya Wadhwa's FIDE rating?
Ananya Wadhwa is currently rated 1,887 in classical chess, 1,714 in rapid and 1,943 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,887 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Ananya Wadhwa played?
Our database contains 91 games by Ananya Wadhwa, covering Apr 2022 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 12 draws, 49 losses (33.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ananya Wadhwa?
91 games by Ananya Wadhwa 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.