Prepare against Nirupa Ganeshram
NLD · World #79,801 classical · FIDE ID 1083031
When preparing against Nirupa Ganeshram, expect 1.e4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 47 games by Nirupa Ganeshram, covering Jun 2022 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nirupa Ganeshram's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nirupa 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 | 1,790 | 1,907 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,666 | 1,729 | Aug 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,780 | 1,781 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 11 | 11 | 25 | 23.4% |
| As White | 23 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 30.4% |
| As Black | 24 | 4 | 5 | 15 | 16.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nirupa Ganeshram's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nirupa Ganeshram's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 91.3% | 45.2% |
| b3 | 2 | 8.7% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 45.2% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Ganeshram usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Ganeshram usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Ganeshram usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.b3 — 9% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Ganeshram usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Ganeshram usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 100.0% | 20.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 100.0% | 12.5% |
Nirupa Ganeshram's chess games
All 47 games by Nirupa Ganeshram in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2022 - 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: 11 wins, 11 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C44 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Danish Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D35 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | B Jansen | 2,195 | 15th WLC Weekender | C16 |
| May 2025 | Oscar Zecha | 2,168 | 15th WLC Weekender | C54 |
| Oct 2024 | Martin Hamann | 1,883 | Marburger Schachtage 2024 | B01 |
| May 2023 | Josephine Damen | 1,628 | ch-NED U16 Girls | C56 |
| May 2022 | Veronique Bogouslavskii | 1,618 | ch-NED U16/18 Girls | C48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NED U16 Girls | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 1,536 |
| ch-NED U16/18 Girls | 2022 | 7 | 2 | 1,427 |
| Marburger Schachtage 2024 | 2024 | 7 | 3 | 1,867 |
| ch-NED U14 Girls | 2021 | 6 | 4 | 1,696 |
| Helmond Rapid Open | 2024 | 6 | 1 | 1,859 |
| 15th WLC Weekender | 2025 | 5 | 2 | 2,105 |
| Open NK Rapid | 2025 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,722 |
| ch-NED U12 Open | 2019 | 3 | 0 | 929 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nirupa Ganeshram's chess games?
47 games by Nirupa Ganeshram, from Jun 2022 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 Nirupa Ganeshram has played.
What does Nirupa Ganeshram play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Nirupa Ganeshram opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.b3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nirupa Ganeshram answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Nirupa Ganeshram play as White?
As White, Nirupa Ganeshram's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Classical Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nirupa Ganeshram play as Black?
As Black, Nirupa Ganeshram most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Nirupa Ganeshram's FIDE rating?
Nirupa Ganeshram is currently rated 1,790 in classical chess, 1,666 in rapid and 1,780 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,907 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Nirupa Ganeshram played?
Our database contains 47 games by Nirupa Ganeshram, covering Jun 2022 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 11 draws, 25 losses (23.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nirupa Ganeshram?
47 games by Nirupa 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.