Prepare against Pranav Prem
United States · World #16,280 classical · FIDE ID 30901057
When preparing against Pranav Prem, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (65% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (89%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 26.3% over 19 games.
Our database contains 245 games by Pranav Prem, covering Oct 2014 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Pranav Prem's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pranav Prem 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 | 2,093 | 2,093 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,982 | 1,998 | Nov 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 245 | 105 | 35 | 105 | 42.9% |
| As White | 124 | 57 | 17 | 50 | 46.0% |
| As Black | 121 | 48 | 18 | 55 | 39.7% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2013-2025): 408 rated games against 305 different opponents, across 71 events in 3 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 400 | 133 | 103 | 164 | 33.3% | 1,947 | 1,891 | 13 |
| Blitz | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 50.0% | 2,143 | 1,743 | 2 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 210 | 35 | 53 | 122 | 16.7% |
| Against lower-rated | 101 | 57 | 32 | 12 | 56.4% |
Wins over titled players: 5 vs IM · 10 vs FM · 9 vs CM · 2 vs WIM · 2 vs WFM · 2 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
2 tournament wins from 67 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1,989 | 2,149 |
| 2024 | 19 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 1,947 | 2,052 |
| 2023 | 16 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 1,981 | 1,981 |
| 2022 | 38 | 17 | 13 | 8 | 1,971 | 2,066 |
| 2021 | 30 | 14 | 7 | 9 | 1,875 | 1,912 |
| 2020 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 1,940 | 1,907 |
| 2019 | 59 | 21 | 11 | 27 | 2,020 | 1,935 |
| 2018 | 58 | 11 | 20 | 27 | 1,986 | 1,836 |
| 2017 | 42 | 10 | 9 | 23 | 1,929 | 1,799 |
| 2016 | 67 | 17 | 20 | 30 | 1,939 | 1,843 |
| 2015 | 23 | 7 | 5 | 11 | 1,880 | 1,662 |
| 2014 | 34 | 16 | 4 | 14 | 1,680 | 1,595 |
| 2013 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1,939 | 1,539 |
Where Pranav Prem has played
United States (69) · Canada (1) · South Africa (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pranav Prem's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pranav Prem's side.
First moves as White (124 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 124 | 100.0% | 52.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 52.8% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Prem usually continues c4 (51.6% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Prem usually continues c4 (58.8% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Prem usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 35 | 64.8% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 19 | 35.2% | 52.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 39 | 88.6% | 38.5% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 9.1% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
Pranav Prem's chess games
All 245 games by Pranav Prem in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2014 - Oct 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: 105 wins, 35 draws, 105 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 17 | 8/2/7 | 47.1% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 12 | 4/1/7 | 33.3% |
| A77 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 19 | 5/4/10 | 26.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 9/1/4 | 64.3% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A13 | English Opening | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A13 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | Vladislav Kovalev | 2,561 | Titled Tue Late | E15 |
| Feb 2023 | Jose Gabriel Cardoso Cardoso | 2,498 | Titled Tue Late | E06 |
| Jun 2024 | Yahli Sokolovsky | 2,492 | Titled Tue Early | A01 |
| Jun 2024 | Dmitry Maximov | 2,489 | Titled Tue Early | C02 |
| May 2023 | Mahel Boyer | 2,489 | Titled Tue Late | A34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 148 | 77.5 | 2,313 |
| Wch U08 | 2014 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,613 |
| Dulles Cherry Blossom Open | 2022 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,037 |
| Windsor NAYCC U10 | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,801 |
| 3rd Washington Congress | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 2,049 |
| 3rd Dulles Colonial Open | 2022 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,124 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 8 | 3 | 2,065 |
| Eastern Open 46th | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,000 |
Interactive opening tree from all 245 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pranav Prem's chess games?
245 games by Pranav Prem, from Oct 2014 to Oct 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 Prem has played.
What does Pranav Prem play on the first move as White?
Across 124 games with White in our database, Pranav Prem opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pranav Prem answers 1...c5 (65% of games), 1...e6 (35% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (89% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Pranav Prem play as White?
As White, Pranav Prem's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (17 games, 47.1% win rate); Slav Defense (12 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (12 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 124 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pranav Prem play as Black?
As Black, Pranav Prem most often plays: Indian Defense (19 games, 26.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (14 games, 64.3% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 55.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 121 games.
What is Pranav Prem's FIDE rating?
Pranav Prem is currently rated 2,093 in classical chess and 1,982 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,093 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Pranav Prem played?
Our database contains 245 games by Pranav Prem, covering Oct 2014 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 105 wins, 35 draws, 105 losses (42.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pranav Prem?
245 games by Pranav Prem 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.