Prepare against Joel Paul Ganta
CM · India · World #12,040 classical · FIDE ID 35066145
When preparing against Joel Paul Ganta, expect 1.e4 in 46% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (73%).
Our database contains 121 games by Joel Paul Ganta, covering Feb 2013 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Joel Paul Ganta's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joel Paul Ganta 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 | 2,142 | 2,203 | Nov 2022 |
| Rapid | 1,964 | 1,975 | Oct 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,104 | 2,104 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 121 | 30 | 25 | 66 | 24.8% |
| As White | 57 | 15 | 9 | 33 | 26.3% |
| As Black | 64 | 15 | 16 | 33 | 23.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joel Paul Ganta's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joel Paul Ganta's side.
First moves as White (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 45.6% | 32.7% |
| d4 | 15 | 26.3% | 26.7% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 10.5% | 58.3% |
| a3 | 6 | 10.5% | 41.7% |
| c4 | 3 | 5.3% | 33.3% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 46% of White games, 32.7% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Ganta usually continues Nf3 (42.3% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Ganta usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …d6 (12% of these games) — Ganta usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 26% of White games, 26.7% score
- …Nf6 (73% of these games) — Ganta usually continues c4 (20.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Ganta usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 73.1% | 42.1% |
| e5 | 4 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
| a6 | 2 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 73.1% | 31.6% |
| d5 | 3 | 11.5% | 16.7% |
| a6 | 2 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
Joel Paul Ganta's chess games
All 121 games by Joel Paul Ganta in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2013 - 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: 30 wins, 25 draws, 66 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E47 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Catalan | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | Krishna C R G | 2,448 | 30th RUDAR IM | C10 |
| Aug 2025 | Jose Francisco R P Neves Veiga | 2,389 | Titled Tue Late | B33 |
| Aug 2025 | Cedomir Micic | 2,364 | Titled Tue Late | D02 |
| Nov 2024 | Miroljub Lazic | 2,308 | 30th RUDAR IM | A07 |
| Sep 2026 | Kushagra Jain | 2,293 | SixDays Open Budapest September 2026 | E10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 33 | 11 | 2,098 |
| 1st Fantastico IM RR | 2025 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,090 |
| Fantastico GM mix 1 | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,216 |
| 30th RUDAR IM | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 2,194 |
| Fantastico GM mix 2 | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,240 |
| SixDays Open Budapest September 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,292 |
| RADNICKICHESS IM Oct | 2024 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,996 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,225 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joel Paul Ganta's chess games?
121 games by Joel Paul Ganta, from Feb 2013 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 Joel Paul Ganta has played.
What does Joel Paul Ganta play on the first move as White?
Across 57 games with White in our database, Joel Paul Ganta opens with 1.e4 (46% of games), 1.d4 (26% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joel Paul Ganta answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games), 1...a6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games), 1...a6 (8% of games).
What openings does Joel Paul Ganta play as White?
As White, Joel Paul Ganta's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Anderssen's opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 57 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joel Paul Ganta play as Black?
As Black, Joel Paul Ganta most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 57.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 64 games.
What is Joel Paul Ganta's FIDE rating?
Joel Paul Ganta is currently rated 2,142 in classical chess, 1,964 in rapid and 2,104 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,203 (Nov 2022).
How many games has Joel Paul Ganta played?
Our database contains 121 games by Joel Paul Ganta, covering Feb 2013 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 25 draws, 66 losses (24.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joel Paul Ganta?
121 games by Joel Paul Ganta 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.