Prepare against Janhavi Soneji
India · World #70,684 classical · FIDE ID 5053714
When preparing against Janhavi Soneji, expect 1.e4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (71%).
Our database contains 37 games by Janhavi Soneji, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Janhavi Soneji's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Janhavi Soneji 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 | 1,819 | 1,929 | Jun 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,694 | 1,807 | Nov 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,817 | 1,818 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 16 | 7 | 14 | 43.2% |
| As White | 20 | 9 | 3 | 8 | 45.0% |
| As Black | 17 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 41.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Janhavi Soneji's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Janhavi Soneji's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 65.0% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 7 | 35.0% | 57.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 65% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Soneji usually continues c3 (16.7% score)
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Soneji usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Soneji usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 35% of White games, 57.1% score
- …d5 (57% of these games) — Soneji usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Soneji usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Soneji usually continues dxc5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 77.8% | 35.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 22.2% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 71.4% | 70.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
Janhavi Soneji's chess games
All 37 games by Janhavi Soneji in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 16 wins, 7 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B71 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Philidor | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D26 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2021 | Turkan Mamedjarova | 2,309 | 11th Sharjah Cup Qual w | D03 |
| Jan 2021 | Cholleti Sahajasri | 2,235 | 11th Sharjah Cup Qual w | D20 |
| Sep 2012 | M Mahalakshmi | 2,023 | Runwal Memorial Open U15 Girls 29th | B19 |
| Dec 2014 | Sagar Tejaswini | 1,924 | 25th ch-IND w U17 | E76 |
| Jan 2021 | Sude Hereklioglu | 1,905 | 11th Sharjah Cup Qual w | A43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11th Sharjah Cup Qual w | 2021 | 12 | 7 | 1,998 |
| 25th ch-IND w U17 | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,971 |
| Runwal Memorial Open U15 Girls 29th | 2012 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,927 |
| ch-IND U15 Girls | 2010 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,817 |
| ch-IND U19 Girls 29th | 2014 | 1 | 0 | 1,691 |
| 4th Mumbai Mayors Cup | 2011 | 1 | 0 | 2,021 |
| ch-IND U15 | 2009 | 1 | 0 | 1,614 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Janhavi Soneji's chess games?
37 games by Janhavi Soneji, from Jul 2008 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 Janhavi Soneji has played.
What does Janhavi Soneji play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Janhavi Soneji opens with 1.e4 (65% of games), 1.d4 (35% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Janhavi Soneji answers 1...e5 (78% of games), 1...c6 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (71% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Janhavi Soneji play as White?
As White, Janhavi Soneji's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Janhavi Soneji play as Black?
As Black, Janhavi Soneji most often plays: Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Janhavi Soneji's FIDE rating?
Janhavi Soneji is currently rated 1,819 in classical chess, 1,694 in rapid and 1,817 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,929 (Jun 2015).
How many games has Janhavi Soneji played?
Our database contains 37 games by Janhavi Soneji, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 7 draws, 14 losses (43.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Janhavi Soneji?
37 games by Janhavi Soneji 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.