Prepare against Dhananjay S
FM · India · World #3,076 classical · FIDE ID 5092892
When preparing against Dhananjay S, expect 1.c4 in 54% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 34.8% over 23 games.
Our database contains 133 games by Dhananjay S, covering Jul 2012 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Dhananjay S's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dhananjay S 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 | 2,336 | 2,357 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,193 | 2,203 | Nov 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,091 | 2,115 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 133 | 48 | 40 | 45 | 36.1% |
| As White | 67 | 24 | 21 | 22 | 35.8% |
| As Black | 66 | 24 | 19 | 23 | 36.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dhananjay S's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dhananjay S's side.
First moves as White (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 36 | 53.7% | 52.8% |
| e4 | 28 | 41.8% | 51.8% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 3.0% | 25.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 54% of White games, 52.8% score
- …e5 (28% of these games) — S usually continues d3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (28% of these games) — S usually continues g3 (55.0% score)
- …Nf6 (19% of these games) — S usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 42% of White games, 51.8% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — S usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — S usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — S usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 31 | 96.9% | 58.1% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 66.7% | 32.1% |
| d5 | 7 | 33.3% | 64.3% |
Dhananjay S's chess games
All 133 games by Dhananjay S in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2012 - 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: 48 wins, 40 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B62 | Sicilian | 23 | 8/9/6 | 34.8% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E10 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | S Aswath | 2,491 | 4th Athens of the East Open | B62 |
| Dec 2024 | Kundu Kaustuv | 2,427 | Odisha Open Cat.A GM | A13 |
| Mar 2025 | Vjacheslav Weetik | 2,423 | Titled Tue Early | A46 |
| Apr 2025 | Chinna Reddy C.H. Mehar | 2,418 | 3rd Maharashtra GM Open | B06 |
| Dec 2024 | Audi Ameya | 2,412 | Odisha Open Cat.A GM | A13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odisha Open Cat.A | 2026 | 10 | 6 | 2,206 |
| Vezerkepzo July IM-B | 2026 | 9 | 7 | 2,457 |
| FSGM July 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,345 |
| 31st Abu Dhabi Blitz Open | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,257 |
| SixDays July GMA | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,402 |
| Budapest 1 Week Mar IMA | 2026 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,423 |
| Vezerkepzo Summer IM2 | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,196 |
| SixDays Budapest IM-A Mar | 2026 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,423 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dhananjay S's chess games?
133 games by Dhananjay S, from Jul 2012 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 Dhananjay S has played.
What does Dhananjay S play on the first move as White?
Across 67 games with White in our database, Dhananjay S opens with 1.c4 (54% of games), 1.e4 (42% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dhananjay S answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Dhananjay S play as White?
As White, Dhananjay S's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (11 games, 54.5% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 67 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dhananjay S play as Black?
As Black, Dhananjay S most often plays: Sicilian (23 games, 34.8% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Réti Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 66 games.
What is Dhananjay S's FIDE rating?
Dhananjay S is currently rated 2,336 in classical chess, 2,193 in rapid and 2,091 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,357 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Dhananjay S played?
Our database contains 133 games by Dhananjay S, covering Jul 2012 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 48 wins, 40 draws, 45 losses (36.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dhananjay S?
133 games by Dhananjay S 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.