Prepare against Ayan Pradhan
United Kingdom · World #43,116 classical · FIDE ID 498319
When preparing against Ayan Pradhan, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (56%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 30.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 122 games by Ayan Pradhan, covering Feb 2022 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Ayan Pradhan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ayan Pradhan 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 | 1,921 | 1,921 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,746 | 1,746 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,671 | 1,672 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 122 | 50 | 26 | 46 | 41.0% |
| As White | 60 | 25 | 10 | 25 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 62 | 25 | 16 | 21 | 40.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ayan Pradhan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ayan Pradhan's side.
First moves as White (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 60 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Pradhan usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Pradhan usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Pradhan usually continues d4 (56.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 36 | 94.7% | 61.1% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 56.3% | 27.8% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 43.8% | 50.0% |
Ayan Pradhan's chess games
All 122 games by Ayan Pradhan in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 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: 50 wins, 26 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 20 | 6/3/11 | 30.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Thomas Minter | 1,972 | 112th ch-GBR Major Open | C07 |
| Aug 2026 | Martin J Faulkner | 1,945 | 112th ch-GBR Major Open | C60 |
| Aug 2026 | Eddie Hurst | 1,918 | 112th ch-GBR Major Open | D35 |
| Mar 2024 | Dylan Wastney | 1,901 | British Rapidplay | B45 |
| Mar 2024 | Craig Kennedy | 1,886 | British Rapidplay | C08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Rapidplay | 2024 | 11 | 5 | 1,835 |
| Berks & Bucks Challengers Open | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 1,773 |
| ch-BCF U10 blitz | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 1,670 |
| 112th ch-GBR Major Open | 2026 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,984 |
| ch-ENG U08 Blitz | 2021 | 8 | 5 | – |
| ch-EU Schools U07 | 2022 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,379 |
| ch-BCF U10 | 2024 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,786 |
| ch-ENG U08 | 2021 | 7 | 3 | 1,012 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ayan Pradhan's chess games?
122 games by Ayan Pradhan, from Feb 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 Ayan Pradhan has played.
What does Ayan Pradhan play on the first move as White?
Across 60 games with White in our database, Ayan Pradhan opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ayan Pradhan answers 1...e6 (95% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (56% of games), 1...Nf6 (44% of games).
What openings does Ayan Pradhan play as White?
As White, Ayan Pradhan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (20 games, 30.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 60 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ayan Pradhan play as Black?
As Black, Ayan Pradhan most often plays: French: Exchange Variation (11 games, 54.5% win rate); French: Advance Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate); French: Classical Variation (7 games, 57.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 62 games.
What is Ayan Pradhan's FIDE rating?
Ayan Pradhan is currently rated 1,921 in classical chess, 1,746 in rapid and 1,671 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,921 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Ayan Pradhan played?
Our database contains 122 games by Ayan Pradhan, covering Feb 2022 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 50 wins, 26 draws, 46 losses (41.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ayan Pradhan?
122 games by Ayan Pradhan 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.