Prepare against Pournami S
WCM · India · World #71,579 classical · FIDE ID 25732439
When preparing against Pournami S, expect 1.d4 in 41% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (96%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 17.6% over 17 games.
Our database contains 375 games by Pournami S, covering Jan 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Pournami S's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pournami S 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 | 1,816 | 1,844 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,725 | 1,787 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,785 | 1,790 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 375 | 108 | 22 | 245 | 28.8% |
| As White | 187 | 63 | 7 | 117 | 33.7% |
| As Black | 188 | 45 | 15 | 128 | 23.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pournami S's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pournami S's side.
First moves as White (186 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 77 | 41.4% | 35.1% |
| b3 | 55 | 29.6% | 39.1% |
| e4 | 46 | 24.7% | 34.8% |
| g3 | 7 | 3.8% | 28.6% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 41% of White games, 35.1% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — S usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — S usually continues c4 (44.1% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — S usually continues c4 (20.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 30% of White games, 39.1% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — S usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — S usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (16% of these games) — S usually continues Bb2 (44.4% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 67 | 97.1% | 32.1% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 73 | 96.1% | 31.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Pournami S's chess games
All 375 games by Pournami S in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2018 - Aug 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: 108 wins, 22 draws, 245 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 55 | 20/3/32 | 36.4% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 11 | 3/1/7 | 27.3% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C44 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 39 | 11/3/25 | 28.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 23 | 7/1/15 | 30.4% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 17 | 3/0/14 | 17.6% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 11 | 1/1/9 | 9.1% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 10 | 2/0/8 | 20.0% |
| E06 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| E06 | Catalan | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| D05 | Colle System | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Kristof Pal Kolimar | 2,396 | Titled Tue Early | B94 |
| Jul 2026 | Schmider,Niklas | 2,388 | 1st 3-0 Thu 2nd Jul 2026 | D20 |
| Jul 2026 | Zouaghi,Amir | 2,374 | 1st 3-0 Thu 30th Jul 2026 | D04 |
| May 2026 | Gaydym,Michail | 2,337 | Titled Tue 26th May 2026 | A00 |
| Aug 2025 | Konstantin Begunov | 2,325 | Titled Tue Early | D37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 294 | 94.5 | 2,012 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 24 | 6 | 1,976 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 16 | 2.5 | 1,783 |
| Abu Dhabi Masters Online | 2025 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,053 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 2nd Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 3 | 1,984 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 30th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 4 | 2,119 |
| Queens' Asian Online Blitz Qualification 2026 | Games 1-100 | 2026 | 5 | 4 | 1,790 |
| 35th India National U17 Championship 2026 | Girls | 2026 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,704 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pournami S's chess games?
375 games by Pournami S, from Jan 2018 to Aug 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 Pournami S has played.
What does Pournami S play on the first move as White?
Across 186 games with White in our database, Pournami S opens with 1.d4 (41% of games), 1.b3 (30% of games), 1.e4 (25% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pournami S answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games).
What openings does Pournami S play as White?
As White, Pournami S's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (55 games, 36.4% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 187 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pournami S play as Black?
As Black, Pournami S most often plays: Indian Defense (39 games, 28.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (23 games, 30.4% win rate); Sicilian (17 games, 17.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 188 games.
What is Pournami S's FIDE rating?
Pournami S is currently rated 1,816 in classical chess, 1,725 in rapid and 1,785 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,844 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Pournami S played?
Our database contains 375 games by Pournami S, covering Jan 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 108 wins, 22 draws, 245 losses (28.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pournami S?
375 games by Pournami S 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.