Prepare against Pranav Sairam
United States · World #12,958 classical · FIDE ID 30951330
Our database contains 263 games by Pranav Sairam, covering Nov 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pranav Sairam's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pranav Sairam 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 | 2,129 | 2,145 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,151 | 2,151 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,026 | 2,026 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 263 | 108 | 18 | 137 | 41.1% |
| As White | 129 | 60 | 10 | 59 | 46.5% |
| As Black | 134 | 48 | 8 | 78 | 35.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pranav Sairam's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pranav Sairam's side.
First moves as White (129 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 122 | 94.6% | 50.8% |
| c4 | 3 | 2.3% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 50.8% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Sairam usually continues Nf3 (54.6% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Sairam usually continues Nf3 (51.7% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Sairam usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 2% of White games, 66.7% score
- …e5 (67% of these games) — Sairam usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Sairam usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 53 | 93.0% | 36.8% |
| c6 | 4 | 7.0% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 48 | 100.0% | 34.4% |
Pranav Sairam's chess games
All 263 games by Pranav Sairam in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2018 - Jul 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, 18 draws, 137 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 28 | 13/4/11 | 46.4% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 9/0/7 | 56.3% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 11 | 7/0/4 | 63.6% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 27 | 7/2/18 | 25.9% |
| E05 | Catalan | 16 | 8/0/8 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 11 | 6/0/5 | 54.5% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 10 | 3/0/7 | 30.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2022 | Balazs Csonka | 2,497 | Speed Chess Q2 | C68 |
| Dec 2024 | Koen Leenhouts | 2,463 | Titled Tue Late | B01 |
| Nov 2022 | Piotr Brodowski | 2,455 | Speed Chess Q2 | D20 |
| May 2020 | Maxim Lugovskoy | 2,420 | 10th PNWCC Online Blitz JP | C00 |
| Feb 2025 | Gennady Kozlov | 2,418 | Titled Tue Early | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 187 | 82 | 2,140 |
| 8th PNWCC Online blitz JP | 2020 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,107 |
| PNWCC Online Masters WOO | 2020 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,842 |
| 9th PNWCC Online Blitz JP | 2020 | 9 | 3 | 2,103 |
| RBI Open Qualifier 2 | 2020 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,026 |
| 10th PNWCC Online Blitz JP | 2020 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,006 |
| Speed Chess Q2 | 2022 | 8 | 3 | 2,274 |
| PNWCC Thanksgiving U2200 Open | 2020 | 8 | 7.5 | 1,885 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pranav Sairam's chess games?
263 games by Pranav Sairam, from Nov 2018 to Jul 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 Sairam has played.
What does Pranav Sairam play on the first move as White?
Across 129 games with White in our database, Pranav Sairam opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pranav Sairam answers 1...e5 (93% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Pranav Sairam play as White?
As White, Pranav Sairam's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (28 games, 46.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (16 games, 56.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (11 games, 63.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 129 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pranav Sairam play as Black?
As Black, Pranav Sairam most often plays: Petrov's Defense (27 games, 25.9% win rate); Catalan (16 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 54.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 134 games.
What is Pranav Sairam's FIDE rating?
Pranav Sairam is currently rated 2,129 in classical chess, 2,151 in rapid and 2,026 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,145 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Pranav Sairam played?
Our database contains 263 games by Pranav Sairam, covering Nov 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 108 wins, 18 draws, 137 losses (41.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pranav Sairam?
263 games by Pranav Sairam 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.