Prepare against Imran Champsi
United States · World #27,264 classical · FIDE ID 30960622
Our database contains 62 games by Imran Champsi, covering Sep 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Imran Champsi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Imran Champsi 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 | 2,003 | 2,155 | Nov 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 8 | 17 | 37 | 12.9% |
| As White | 30 | 6 | 10 | 14 | 20.0% |
| As Black | 32 | 2 | 7 | 23 | 6.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Imran Champsi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Imran Champsi's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 11 | 36.7% | 59.1% |
| d4 | 9 | 30.0% | 16.7% |
| c4 | 5 | 16.7% | 40.0% |
| e4 | 4 | 13.3% | 12.5% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 37% of White games, 59.1% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Champsi usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (45% of these games) — Champsi usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Champsi usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 30% of White games, 16.7% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Champsi usually continues c4 (20.0% score)
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Champsi usually continues c4 (12.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 55.6% | 10.0% |
| c5 | 7 | 38.9% | 35.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 60.0% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 30.0% | 0.0% |
Imran Champsi's chess games
All 62 games by Imran Champsi in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2019 - 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: 8 wins, 17 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A15 | English Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D67 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B38 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | Enrico Sevillano | 2,357 | Sunnyvale Independence Day Open | E14 |
| Jul 2023 | Ingris Rivera | 2,240 | Milpitas 1000 GM Schev 07 | A30 |
| Jul 2023 | Jairo David Pinzon | 2,220 | Milpitas 1000 GM Schev 07 | D05 |
| Apr 2023 | Karen Zapata | 2,108 | Sunnyvale 1000 GM Bona Open | A21 |
| Sep 2024 | Andrey Gonzalez Zharikov | 2,070 | San Jose 1000 GM Labor Day Open | B76 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milpitas 1000 GM Schev 07 | 2023 | 9 | 3 | 2,154 |
| Cornerstone Holidays IMA | 2025 | 9 | 2 | 2,022 |
| San Jose 1000 GM Labor Day Open | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,079 |
| Sunnyvale 1000 GM Thanksgiving IM2 | 2023 | 8 | 0.5 | 1,894 |
| Sunnyvale Independence Day Open | 2023 | 7 | 1.5 | 2,076 |
| Santa Clara 1000 GM Schev3 03 | 2024 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,939 |
| Sunnyvale 1000 GM Bona Open | 2023 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,967 |
| Milpitas 1000 GM Winter Open | 2023 | 5 | 3 | 1,803 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Imran Champsi's chess games?
62 games by Imran Champsi, from Sep 2019 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 Imran Champsi has played.
What does Imran Champsi play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Imran Champsi opens with 1.Nf3 (37% of games), 1.d4 (30% of games), 1.c4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Imran Champsi answers 1...e5 (56% of games), 1...c5 (39% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (30% of games).
What openings does Imran Champsi play as White?
As White, Imran Champsi's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Imran Champsi play as Black?
As Black, Imran Champsi most often plays: Slav Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Imran Champsi's FIDE rating?
Imran Champsi is currently rated 2,003 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,155 (Nov 2023).
How many games has Imran Champsi played?
Our database contains 62 games by Imran Champsi, covering Sep 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 17 draws, 37 losses (12.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Imran Champsi?
62 games by Imran Champsi 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.