Prepare against Praggnanandhaa R
GM · India · World #12 classical · FIDE ID 25059530
Our database contains 3,108 games by Praggnanandhaa R, covering Sep 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Praggnanandhaa R's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Praggnanandhaa R 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 | 2,750 | 2,785 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,701 | 2,709 | Jul 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,707 | 2,734 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3,108 | 1,486 | 841 | 781 | 47.8% |
| As White | 1,561 | 819 | 393 | 349 | 52.5% |
| As Black | 1,547 | 667 | 448 | 432 | 43.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Praggnanandhaa R's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Praggnanandhaa R's side.
First moves as White (1,561 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 593 | 38.0% | 63.8% |
| d4 | 409 | 26.2% | 63.1% |
| Nf3 | 398 | 25.5% | 68.2% |
| c4 | 78 | 5.0% | 69.9% |
| b3 | 48 | 3.1% | 62.5% |
| g3 | 12 | 0.8% | 70.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 38% of White games, 63.8% score
- …e5 (43% of these games) — R usually continues Nf3 (63.2% score)
- …c5 (31% of these games) — R usually continues Nf3 (63.7% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — R usually continues d4 (64.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 26% of White games, 63.1% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — R usually continues c4 (62.1% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — R usually continues c4 (61.1% score)
- …e6 (2% of these games) — R usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (694 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 311 | 44.8% | 59.0% |
| e5 | 257 | 37.0% | 55.6% |
| c6 | 51 | 7.3% | 60.8% |
| e6 | 23 | 3.3% | 52.2% |
| Nc6 | 23 | 3.3% | 69.6% |
| d5 | 11 | 1.6% | 72.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (516 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 430 | 83.3% | 59.1% |
| d5 | 66 | 12.8% | 55.3% |
| e6 | 10 | 1.9% | 45.0% |
| d6 | 5 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 0.4% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Praggnanandhaa R's chess games
All 3,108 games by Praggnanandhaa R in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - 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: 1,486 wins, 841 draws, 781 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 234 | 128/55/51 | 54.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 76 | 37/19/20 | 48.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 75 | 30/28/17 | 40.0% |
| D02 | London System | 74 | 42/12/20 | 56.8% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 64 | 39/8/17 | 60.9% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 48 | 29/2/17 | 60.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 47 | 20/15/12 | 42.6% |
| A15 | English Opening | 40 | 23/10/7 | 57.5% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 36 | 15/15/6 | 41.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 32 | 21/7/4 | 65.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 157 | 87/25/45 | 55.4% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 149 | 69/33/47 | 46.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 79 | 29/29/21 | 36.7% |
| E04 | Catalan | 73 | 24/34/15 | 32.9% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 67 | 17/23/27 | 25.4% |
| A13 | English Opening | 67 | 28/17/22 | 41.8% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 64 | 22/21/21 | 34.4% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 57 | 24/18/15 | 42.1% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 40 | 20/10/10 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 38 | 13/13/12 | 34.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2022 | Magnus Carlsen | 2,865 | Airthings Masters Prelim | D32 |
| Jan 2023 | Liren Ding | 2,811 | 85th Tata Steel Masters | C54 |
| Jun 2024 | Fabiano Caruana | 2,805 | 12th Norway Chess | E05 |
| May 2025 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2,804 | Titled Tue Late | A01 |
| Jan 2025 | Erigaisi Arjun | 2,801 | 87th Tata Steel Masters | E04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 661 | 474 | 2,608 |
| Tata Steel India Blitz | 2026 | 54 | 27.5 | 2,737 |
| FIDE World Cup | 2025 | 53 | 32.5 | 2,765 |
| Titled Arena Mar 6th | 2021 | 39 | 22 | 2,579 |
| Tata Steel India Rapid | 2026 | 36 | 20.5 | 2,768 |
| Tata Steel India blitz | 2023 | 36 | 16.5 | 2,699 |
| Titled Arena May 8th | 2021 | 35 | 22 | 2,544 |
| FIDE Grand Swiss | 2025 | 33 | 18 | 2,687 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Parham Maghsoodloo (68 games) · Fabiano Caruana (57 games) · Anish Giri (54 games) · Erigaisi Arjun (49 games) · Yi Wei (46 games) · Vincent Keymer (46 games) · Wesley So (45 games) · Alireza Firouzja (42 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Praggnanandhaa R's chess games?
3,108 games by Praggnanandhaa R, from Sep 2011 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 Praggnanandhaa R has played.
What does Praggnanandhaa R play on the first move as White?
Across 1,561 games with White in our database, Praggnanandhaa R opens with 1.e4 (38% of games), 1.d4 (26% of games), 1.Nf3 (25% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Praggnanandhaa R answers 1...c5 (45% of games), 1...e5 (37% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Praggnanandhaa R play as White?
As White, Praggnanandhaa R's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (234 games, 54.7% win rate); Italian Game (76 games, 48.7% win rate); Indian Defense (75 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,561 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Praggnanandhaa R play as Black?
As Black, Praggnanandhaa R most often plays: Sicilian (157 games, 55.4% win rate); Indian Defense (149 games, 46.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (79 games, 36.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,547 games.
What is Praggnanandhaa R's FIDE rating?
Praggnanandhaa R is currently rated 2,750 in classical chess, 2,701 in rapid and 2,707 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,785 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Praggnanandhaa R played?
Our database contains 3,108 games by Praggnanandhaa R, covering Sep 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 1,486 wins, 841 draws, 781 losses (47.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Praggnanandhaa R?
3,108 games by Praggnanandhaa R 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.