Prepare against Pranav Santhosh
United States · World #31,326 classical · FIDE ID 39951596
When preparing against Pranav Santhosh, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%).
Our database contains 30 games by Pranav Santhosh, covering May 2024 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Pranav Santhosh's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pranav Santhosh 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 | 1,979 | 2,023 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,796 | 1,796 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 14 | 6 | 10 | 46.7% |
| As White | 15 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 53.3% |
| As Black | 15 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pranav Santhosh's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pranav Santhosh's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 100.0% | 63.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 63.3% score
- …c5 (60% of these games) — Santhosh usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Santhosh usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Santhosh usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 66.7% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
Pranav Santhosh's chess games
All 30 games by Pranav Santhosh in the Chess.ceo database (May 2024 - 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: 14 wins, 6 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% | |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| Ponziani Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% | |
| Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% | |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Ivan Ivancic | 2,166 | World Youth Open U14 2026 | C45 |
| Sep 2026 | Will Moorhouse | 2,149 | 3rd Annual Blue Ridge Open | B40 |
| Jun 2026 | Justin Michael Fadeev | 2,127 | World Youth Open U14 2026 | B36 |
| Mar 2026 | Ishaan Ikkurthi | 2,092 | 2026 Texas Scholastic | Middle School 6-8 Championship | — |
| Sep 2026 | Nethra Vinayagaram | 1,963 | 92nd Southwest Open | Champ/Amateur | — |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Youth Open U14 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,077 |
| 2026 Texas Scholastic | Middle School 6-8 Championship | 2026 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,027 |
| 92nd Southwest Open | Champ/Amateur | 2026 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,023 |
| 3rd Annual Blue Ridge Open | 2026 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,294 |
| Texas Grand Circuit Int | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 2,047 |
| 92nd Southwest Open | Champ/Amateur 3-Day | 2026 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,935 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pranav Santhosh's chess games?
30 games by Pranav Santhosh, from May 2024 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 Santhosh has played.
What does Pranav Santhosh play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Pranav Santhosh opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pranav Santhosh answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Pranav Santhosh play as White?
As White, Pranav Santhosh's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pranav Santhosh play as Black?
As Black, Pranav Santhosh most often plays: English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Pranav Santhosh's FIDE rating?
Pranav Santhosh is currently rated 1,979 in classical chess, 1,796 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,023 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Pranav Santhosh played?
Our database contains 30 games by Pranav Santhosh, covering May 2024 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 6 draws, 10 losses (46.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pranav Santhosh?
30 games by Pranav Santhosh 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.