Prepare against Ankit Ray
FM · India · World #5,640 classical · FIDE ID 25770624
When preparing against Ankit Ray, expect 1.Nf3 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (77% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (65%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Taimanov as Black, 20.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 279 games by Ankit Ray, covering Feb 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ankit Ray's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ankit Ray 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 | 2,257 | 2,320 | Dec 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,909 | 1,916 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,049 | 2,093 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 279 | 91 | 79 | 109 | 32.6% |
| As White | 139 | 57 | 43 | 39 | 41.0% |
| As Black | 140 | 34 | 36 | 70 | 24.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ankit Ray's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ankit Ray's side.
First moves as White (139 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 103 | 74.1% | 52.4% |
| e4 | 19 | 13.7% | 76.3% |
| d4 | 11 | 7.9% | 59.1% |
| c4 | 4 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 74% of White games, 52.4% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Ray usually continues g3 (59.7% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Ray usually continues g3 (43.9% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Ray usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 14% of White games, 76.3% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Ray usually continues Nf3 (85.0% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Ray usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Ray usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 50 | 76.9% | 30.0% |
| c6 | 9 | 13.8% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 7.7% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 34 | 65.4% | 47.1% |
| d5 | 16 | 30.8% | 28.1% |
| d6 | 2 | 3.8% | 25.0% |
Ankit Ray's chess games
All 279 games by Ankit Ray in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2018 - 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: 91 wins, 79 draws, 109 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 44 | 16/11/17 | 36.4% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A04 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D00 | London System | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Catalan | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 23 | 5/10/8 | 21.7% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 15 | 3/3/9 | 20.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 11 | 1/4/6 | 9.1% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| E06 | Catalan | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | Pavel Eljanov | 2,658 | Titled Tue Early | A05 |
| Mar 2025 | Etienne Bacrot | 2,637 | Titled Tue Early | A04 |
| Feb 2025 | Alexander Donchenko | 2,632 | Titled Tue Early | A05 |
| Feb 2025 | Jiner Zhu | 2,514 | Titled Tue Early | A05 |
| Dec 2024 | Boris Savchenko | 2,473 | Odisha Open Cat.A GM | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 171 | 84 | 2,227 |
| Serbia Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,426 |
| 32nd Abu Dhabi Masters | 2026 | 9 | 3 | 2,205 |
| 4th Munich IM2 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,247 |
| Qatar Masters Open | 2024 | 9 | 3 | 2,274 |
| 62nd ch-IND | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,229 |
| Fujairah Global Masters | 2025 | 9 | 3 | 2,187 |
| RUDAR 54A IM 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,345 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ankit Ray's chess games?
279 games by Ankit Ray, from Feb 2018 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 Ankit Ray has played.
What does Ankit Ray play on the first move as White?
Across 139 games with White in our database, Ankit Ray opens with 1.Nf3 (74% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ankit Ray answers 1...c5 (77% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (65% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games).
What openings does Ankit Ray play as White?
As White, Ankit Ray's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (44 games, 36.4% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (10 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 139 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ankit Ray play as Black?
As Black, Ankit Ray most often plays: Sicilian (23 games, 21.7% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (15 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (11 games, 9.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 140 games.
What is Ankit Ray's FIDE rating?
Ankit Ray is currently rated 2,257 in classical chess, 1,909 in rapid and 2,049 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,320 (Dec 2024).
How many games has Ankit Ray played?
Our database contains 279 games by Ankit Ray, covering Feb 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 91 wins, 79 draws, 109 losses (32.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ankit Ray?
279 games by Ankit Ray 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.