Prepare against Naresh Jhunjhnuwala
United States · World #33,406 classical · FIDE ID 6000088
Our database contains 117 games by Naresh Jhunjhnuwala, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Naresh Jhunjhnuwala's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Naresh 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 | 1,967 | 2,240 | Nov 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,128 | 2,240 | Nov 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 117 | 28 | 43 | 46 | 23.9% |
| As White | 61 | 12 | 26 | 23 | 19.7% |
| As Black | 56 | 16 | 17 | 23 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Naresh Jhunjhnuwala's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Naresh Jhunjhnuwala's side.
First moves as White (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 32.8% | 32.5% |
| d4 | 18 | 29.5% | 52.8% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 18.0% | 45.5% |
| c4 | 10 | 16.4% | 40.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 33% of White games, 32.5% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Jhunjhnuwala usually continues Nf3 (28.6% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Jhunjhnuwala usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (10% of these games) — Jhunjhnuwala usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 30% of White games, 52.8% score
- …Nf6 (78% of these games) — Jhunjhnuwala usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Jhunjhnuwala usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Jhunjhnuwala usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 22 | 84.6% | 40.9% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 65.0% | 34.6% |
| d5 | 3 | 15.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 15.0% | 83.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
Naresh Jhunjhnuwala's chess games
All 117 games by Naresh 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: 28 wins, 43 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D55 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/6/1 | 12.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 16 | 5/2/9 | 31.3% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A39 | English Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2022 | Igor Novikov | 2,558 | WchT Seniors 50 | A57 |
| Oct 1978 | Krzysztof Pytel | 2,435 | Olympiad-23 | E61 |
| Dec 1984 | Savvas Kyriakides | 2,205 | Olympiad-26 | E74 |
| Nov 2019 | Mihail Grishchenko | 1,930 | 29th Wch Seniors 50 | A85 |
| Sep 2023 | Gabriel Barandiaran | 1,897 | WchT Seniors 50 | C90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2024 | 26 | 10 | 1,948 |
| Olympiad-26 | 1984 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,365 |
| 33rd World Senior 65+ | 2025 | 11 | 5 | 1,981 |
| Olympiad-25 | 1982 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,192 |
| 29th Wch Seniors 50 | 2019 | 10 | 5 | 1,957 |
| Olympiad-28 | 1988 | 10 | 6 | 2,367 |
| WchT Students 20th Final C | 1974 | 7 | 2 | – |
| Olympiad-23 | 1978 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,484 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Naresh Jhunjhnuwala's chess games?
117 games by Naresh 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 Naresh Jhunjhnuwala has played.
What does Naresh Jhunjhnuwala play on the first move as White?
Across 61 games with White in our database, Naresh Jhunjhnuwala opens with 1.e4 (33% of games), 1.d4 (30% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Naresh Jhunjhnuwala answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (65% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games).
What openings does Naresh Jhunjhnuwala play as White?
As White, Naresh Jhunjhnuwala's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Modern Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 61 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Naresh Jhunjhnuwala play as Black?
As Black, Naresh Jhunjhnuwala most often plays: Sicilian (16 games, 31.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 56 games.
What is Naresh Jhunjhnuwala's FIDE rating?
Naresh Jhunjhnuwala is currently rated 1,967 in classical chess and 2,128 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,240 (Nov 2017).
How many games has Naresh Jhunjhnuwala played?
Our database contains 117 games by Naresh Jhunjhnuwala, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 43 draws, 46 losses (23.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Naresh Jhunjhnuwala?
117 games by Naresh 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.