Prepare against Ganesh Viswanath
Australia · World #30,837 classical · FIDE ID 3205738
When preparing against Ganesh Viswanath, expect 1.Nf3 in 48% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 129 games by Ganesh Viswanath, covering Jan 2006 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Ganesh Viswanath's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ganesh Viswanath 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 | 1,982 | 2,059 | Dec 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,991 | 2,020 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,013 | 2,030 | Jan 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 129 | 61 | 20 | 48 | 47.3% |
| As White | 66 | 32 | 10 | 24 | 48.5% |
| As Black | 63 | 29 | 10 | 24 | 46.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ganesh Viswanath's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ganesh Viswanath's side.
First moves as White (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 32 | 48.5% | 57.8% |
| d4 | 32 | 48.5% | 57.8% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 48% of White games, 57.8% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Viswanath usually continues d4 (65.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Viswanath usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Viswanath usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 48% of White games, 57.8% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Viswanath usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Viswanath usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …f5 (16% of these games) — Viswanath usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 30 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 100.0% | 58.3% |
Ganesh Viswanath's chess games
All 129 games by Ganesh Viswanath in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2006 - Nov 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: 61 wins, 20 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 6 | 6/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A84 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E01 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B89 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E03 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2012 | Yita Choong | 2,237 | ch-Perth Metro Club | E52 |
| Aug 2016 | Bryon Doyle | 2,209 | San Francisco Benson Memorial | B89 |
| Jul 2005 | Tim Hare | 2,097 | ch-West Australia | A34 |
| Dec 2025 | Alan Bradley | 2,055 | 15th LCC Super Rapid | B58 |
| Apr 2026 | Abhinav Reddy Bathula | 2,040 | Golders Green FIDE Rapidplay - April 2026 | E97 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUS U18 | 2007 | 22 | 13.5 | 1,845 |
| Australian Open | 2013 | 11 | 6 | 2,054 |
| ch-AUS Major | 2008 | 10 | 6 | 1,734 |
| ch-Perth Metro Club | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,980 |
| San Francisco Benson Memorial | 2016 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,229 |
| ch-West Australia | 2005 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,776 |
| Perth Respini-A | 2005 | 9 | 5 | 1,932 |
| San Francisco TNM Summer Open | 2016 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,076 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ganesh Viswanath's chess games?
129 games by Ganesh Viswanath, from Jan 2006 to Nov 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 Ganesh Viswanath has played.
What does Ganesh Viswanath play on the first move as White?
Across 66 games with White in our database, Ganesh Viswanath opens with 1.Nf3 (48% of games), 1.d4 (48% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ganesh Viswanath answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Ganesh Viswanath play as White?
As White, Ganesh Viswanath's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Catalan (6 games, 100.0% win rate); Torre Attack (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 66 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ganesh Viswanath play as Black?
As Black, Ganesh Viswanath most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 63 games.
What is Ganesh Viswanath's FIDE rating?
Ganesh Viswanath is currently rated 1,982 in classical chess, 1,991 in rapid and 2,013 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,059 (Dec 2016).
How many games has Ganesh Viswanath played?
Our database contains 129 games by Ganesh Viswanath, covering Jan 2006 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 61 wins, 20 draws, 48 losses (47.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ganesh Viswanath?
129 games by Ganesh Viswanath 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.