Prepare against Niranjana Ganeshram
NLD · World #99,348 classical · FIDE ID 40100480
When preparing against Niranjana Ganeshram, expect 1.e4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 34 games by Niranjana Ganeshram, covering Jun 2023 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Niranjana Ganeshram's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Niranjana Ganeshram 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 | 1,734 | 1,793 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,643 | 1,643 | Nov 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,631 | 1,631 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 13 | 5 | 16 | 38.2% |
| As White | 17 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 17 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 35.3% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2019-2026): 257 rated games against 238 different opponents, across 45 events in 7 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 137 | 58 | 28 | 51 | 42.3% | 1,579 | 1,541 | 11 |
| Rapid | 69 | 28 | 6 | 35 | 40.6% | 1,752 | 1,646 | 6 |
| Blitz | 36 | 12 | 0 | 24 | 33.3% | 1,769 | 1,511 | 4 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 135 | 33 | 19 | 83 | 24.4% |
| Against lower-rated | 53 | 25 | 11 | 17 | 47.2% |
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 34 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 52 | 22 | 9 | 21 | 1,685 | 1,668 |
| 2025 | 104 | 41 | 18 | 45 | 1,766 | 1,693 |
| 2024 | 78 | 32 | 6 | 40 | 1,710 | 1,521 |
| 2023 | 22 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 1,116 | 1,138 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 447 | 47 |
Where Niranjana Ganeshram has played
Netherlands (37) · Germany (3) · Belgium (2) · Switzerland (2) · Armenia (1) · Montenegro (1) · Romania (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Niranjana Ganeshram's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Niranjana Ganeshram's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 88.2% | 56.7% |
| d4 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 56.7% score
- …e5 (47% of these games) — Ganeshram usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Ganeshram usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (7% of these games) — Ganeshram usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Ganeshram usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 91.7% | 40.9% |
| d5 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Niranjana Ganeshram's chess games
All 34 games by Niranjana Ganeshram in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2023 - Nov 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: 13 wins, 5 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D50 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2024 | Frits Veenstra | 1,862 | Helmond Rapid Open | D07 |
| Apr 2026 | Thao Luong | 1,855 | Dutch Youth Championship 2026 | Girls U14 | C50 |
| Feb 2026 | Marshal Bao | 1,745 | Kwalificatie NJSK 2026 Best | C | C54 |
| Sep 2026 | Uvejs Sharku | 1,673 | FIDE ISCF World Schools Team Championship 2026 | European Continental Stage | C56 |
| Oct 2026 | Gabriel Vallascas | 1,608 | FIDE ISCF World Schools Team Championship 2026 | European Continental Stage | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIDE ISCF World Schools Team Championship 2026 | European Continental Stage | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,662 |
| Kwalificatie NJSK 2026 Best | C | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 1,866 |
| Dutch Youth Championship 2026 | Girls U14 | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 1,750 |
| ch-NED U14 Girls | 2023 | 6 | 2.5 | 936 |
| Helmond Rapid Open | 2024 | 4 | 1 | 1,738 |
| Tapijtgigang Alkmaars Schaakkampioenschap 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,883 |
| NED Open A | 2019 | 1 | 0 | 47 |
| 33rd EY Girls U12 | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,550 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Niranjana Ganeshram's chess games?
34 games by Niranjana Ganeshram, from Jun 2023 to Nov 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 Niranjana Ganeshram has played.
What does Niranjana Ganeshram play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Niranjana Ganeshram opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Niranjana Ganeshram answers 1...e5 (92% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Niranjana Ganeshram play as White?
As White, Niranjana Ganeshram's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Niranjana Ganeshram play as Black?
As Black, Niranjana Ganeshram most often plays: Italian Game: Classical Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Niranjana Ganeshram's FIDE rating?
Niranjana Ganeshram is currently rated 1,734 in classical chess, 1,643 in rapid and 1,631 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,793 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Niranjana Ganeshram played?
Our database contains 34 games by Niranjana Ganeshram, covering Jun 2023 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 5 draws, 16 losses (38.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Niranjana Ganeshram?
34 games by Niranjana Ganeshram 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.