Prepare against Pranav Kshirsagar
NLD · World #11,002 classical · FIDE ID 1084011
Our database contains 66 games by Pranav Kshirsagar, covering Oct 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Pranav Kshirsagar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pranav Kshirsagar 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 | 2,154 | 2,154 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,092 | 2,139 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,179 | 2,179 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 33 | 6 | 27 | 50.0% |
| As White | 33 | 18 | 3 | 12 | 54.5% |
| As Black | 33 | 15 | 3 | 15 | 45.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 30 | 93.8% | 58.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Kshirsagar usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Kshirsagar usually continues c4 (57.7% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Kshirsagar usually continues d5 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Kshirsagar usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Kshirsagar usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 21 | 100.0% | 47.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 50.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 50.0% | 66.7% |
Pranav Kshirsagar's chess games
All 66 games by Pranav Kshirsagar in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2021 - 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: 33 wins, 6 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A96 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Citak,S | 2,319 | 18th BPB Limburg Open | — |
| May 2026 | Verheyen,Olivier | 2,249 | 18th BPB Limburg Open | B10 |
| May 2026 | Bob Beeke | 2,219 | Open Dutch Rapid Championship 2026 | D35 |
| May 2026 | Bas Van Doren | 2,200 | 16th WLC Weekender 2026 | D97 |
| Aug 2025 | Wouter Terlouw | 2,192 | 40th Geraardsbergen Open | D37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helmond Rapid Open | 2024 | 15 | 8 | 2,020 |
| Open NK Rapid | 2025 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,136 |
| Open Dutch Rapid Championship 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,147 |
| Dutch Youth U18 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,034 |
| ch-BEL Open | 2025 | 7 | 4 | 2,123 |
| 18th BPB Limburg Open | 2026 | 6 | 3 | 2,327 |
| 16th WLC Weekender 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 2,184 |
| 14th Eindhoven WLC Open | 2024 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,871 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pranav Kshirsagar's chess games?
66 games by Pranav Kshirsagar, from Oct 2021 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 Pranav Kshirsagar has played.
What does Pranav Kshirsagar play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Pranav Kshirsagar opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pranav Kshirsagar answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (50% of games).
What openings does Pranav Kshirsagar play as White?
As White, Pranav Kshirsagar's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pranav Kshirsagar play as Black?
As Black, Pranav Kshirsagar most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Pranav Kshirsagar's FIDE rating?
Pranav Kshirsagar is currently rated 2,154 in classical chess, 2,092 in rapid and 2,179 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,154 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Pranav Kshirsagar played?
Our database contains 66 games by Pranav Kshirsagar, covering Oct 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 6 draws, 27 losses (50.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pranav Kshirsagar?
66 games by Pranav Kshirsagar 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.