Prepare against Pranav Anand
GM · India · World #139 classical · FIDE ID 46626786
When preparing against Pranav Anand, expect 1.e4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (94%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 52.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 390 games by Pranav Anand, covering Feb 2014 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Pranav Anand's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pranav Anand 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 | 2,606 | 2,606 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,464 | 2,470 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,481 | 2,481 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 390 | 206 | 110 | 74 | 52.8% |
| As White | 191 | 99 | 55 | 37 | 51.8% |
| As Black | 199 | 107 | 55 | 37 | 53.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pranav Anand's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pranav Anand's side.
First moves as White (191 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 125 | 65.4% | 66.8% |
| d4 | 63 | 33.0% | 65.1% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 65% of White games, 66.8% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Anand usually continues Nf3 (71.2% score)
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Anand usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Anand usually continues d4 (70.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 33% of White games, 65.1% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Anand usually continues c4 (53.1% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Anand usually continues c4 (81.3% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Anand usually continues c3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 79 | 82.3% | 75.3% |
| e5 | 12 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 3.1% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 60 | 93.8% | 65.8% |
| d5 | 3 | 4.7% | 83.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Pranav Anand's chess games
All 390 games by Pranav Anand in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2014 - Sep 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: 206 wins, 110 draws, 74 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 14/3/1 | 77.8% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 18 | 11/4/3 | 61.1% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 7/0/1 | 87.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 25 | 13/10/2 | 52.0% |
| E10 | Catalan | 17 | 10/5/2 | 58.8% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 16 | 10/2/4 | 62.5% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 12 | 8/2/2 | 66.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 8/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| A15 | English Opening | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2,810 | Titled Tue | B30 |
| Dec 2025 | Richard Rapport | 2,741 | World Blitz 2025 | B50 |
| Jan 2026 | Dmitry Andreikin | 2,710 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | B23 |
| Jan 2026 | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | 2,667 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | A46 |
| Jul 2026 | V Pranav | 2,666 | 2nd 3-0 Thu 23rd Jul 2026 | A41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 48 | 31.5 | 2,530 |
| World Blitz 2025 | 2025 | 19 | 12 | 2,736 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 17 | 11 | 2,477 |
| World Rapid 2025 | 2025 | 13 | 7 | 2,617 |
| Abu Dhabi Masters Online | 2025 | 11 | 7 | 2,391 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 23rd Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,655 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2025 | 10 | 6 | 2,450 |
| 58th Biel Master Open | 2025 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,635 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pranav Anand's chess games?
390 games by Pranav Anand, from Feb 2014 to Sep 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 Pranav Anand has played.
What does Pranav Anand play on the first move as White?
Across 191 games with White in our database, Pranav Anand opens with 1.e4 (65% of games), 1.d4 (33% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pranav Anand answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games).
What openings does Pranav Anand play as White?
As White, Pranav Anand's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (18 games, 77.8% win rate); Sicilian (18 games, 61.1% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 191 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pranav Anand play as Black?
As Black, Pranav Anand most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (25 games, 52.0% win rate); Catalan (17 games, 58.8% win rate); Sicilian (16 games, 62.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 199 games.
What is Pranav Anand's FIDE rating?
Pranav Anand is currently rated 2,606 in classical chess, 2,464 in rapid and 2,481 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,606 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Pranav Anand played?
Our database contains 390 games by Pranav Anand, covering Feb 2014 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 206 wins, 110 draws, 74 losses (52.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pranav Anand?
390 games by Pranav Anand 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.