Prepare against Krishan Jhunjhnuwala
FM · United States · World #9,169 classical · FIDE ID 6000029
Our database contains 103 games by Krishan Jhunjhnuwala, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Krishan Jhunjhnuwala's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Krishan Jhunjhnuwala 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 | 2,183 | 2,341 | Mar 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,261 | 2,340 | Nov 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 103 | 40 | 33 | 30 | 38.8% |
| As White | 50 | 26 | 16 | 8 | 52.0% |
| As Black | 53 | 14 | 17 | 22 | 26.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Krishan Jhunjhnuwala's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Krishan Jhunjhnuwala's side.
First moves as White (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 50 | 100.0% | 68.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 68.0% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Jhunjhnuwala usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Jhunjhnuwala usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Jhunjhnuwala usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 71.4% | 36.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 9.5% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 9.5% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 71.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 28.6% | 87.5% |
Krishan Jhunjhnuwala's chess games
All 103 games by Krishan Jhunjhnuwala in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 40 wins, 33 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D60 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1978 | John Grantley Cooper | 2,315 | Olympiad-23 | C86 |
| Nov 1982 | Pricha Sinprayoon | 2,310 | Olympiad-25 | B33 |
| Nov 2017 | Renzo Mantovani | 2,307 | 27th Wch Seniors 50 | C77 |
| Oct 1982 | Pablo Rodas Martini | 2,300 | Olympiad-25 | B50 |
| Nov 2017 | Daniel Contin | 2,272 | 27th Wch Seniors 50 | A14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2024 | 26 | 14 | 2,177 |
| Olympiad-25 | 1982 | 13 | 10 | 2,575 |
| Olympiad-23 | 1978 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,467 |
| 30th Wch Seniors 50 | 2022 | 11 | 6 | 2,192 |
| 27th Wch Seniors 50 | 2017 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,343 |
| WchT Students 20th Final C | 1974 | 7 | 5 | – |
| chT-Asia fin-A 03rd | 1979 | 7 | 4 | 2,457 |
| 31st Wch Seniors 50 | 2023 | 6 | 1 | 1,951 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Krishan Jhunjhnuwala's chess games?
103 games by Krishan Jhunjhnuwala, from Apr 2003 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 Krishan Jhunjhnuwala has played.
What does Krishan Jhunjhnuwala play on the first move as White?
Across 50 games with White in our database, Krishan Jhunjhnuwala opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Krishan Jhunjhnuwala answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games).
What openings does Krishan Jhunjhnuwala play as White?
As White, Krishan Jhunjhnuwala's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 50 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Krishan Jhunjhnuwala play as Black?
As Black, Krishan Jhunjhnuwala most often plays: Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 53 games.
What is Krishan Jhunjhnuwala's FIDE rating?
Krishan Jhunjhnuwala is currently rated 2,183 in classical chess and 2,261 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,341 (Mar 2020).
How many games has Krishan Jhunjhnuwala played?
Our database contains 103 games by Krishan Jhunjhnuwala, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 33 draws, 30 losses (38.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Krishan Jhunjhnuwala?
103 games by Krishan Jhunjhnuwala 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.