Prepare against Pranava Ravikumar
India · World #23,669 classical · FIDE ID 25674196
When preparing against Pranava Ravikumar, expect 1.d4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (75%).
Our database contains 32 games by Pranava Ravikumar, covering Jun 2018 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Pranava Ravikumar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pranava Ravikumar 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 | 2,029 | 2,061 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 12 | 4 | 16 | 37.5% |
| As White | 16 | 7 | 1 | 8 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 16 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 31.3% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2017-2026): 201 rated games against 191 different opponents, across 35 events in 4 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 | 191 | 76 | 38 | 77 | 39.8% | 1,865 | 1,853 | 7 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 137 | 45 | 30 | 62 | 32.8% |
| Against lower-rated | 31 | 21 | 8 | 2 | 67.7% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs GM · 1 vs IM · 3 vs FM · 4 vs CM · 1 vs WIM · 1 vs WFM · 1 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 29 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 2,238 | 2,165 |
| 2025 | 18 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 2,231 | 2,053 |
| 2024 | 46 | 15 | 12 | 19 | 2,103 | 2,059 |
| 2023 | 36 | 16 | 7 | 13 | 1,872 | 1,918 |
| 2022 | 33 | 15 | 8 | 10 | 1,815 | 1,865 |
| 2021 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1,822 | 1,902 |
| 2019 | 18 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 1,429 | 1,579 |
| 2018 | 25 | 11 | 5 | 9 | 1,412 | 1,444 |
| 2017 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 1,086 | 915 |
Where Pranava Ravikumar has played
England (14) · Germany (12) · India (6) · Italy (3)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pranava Ravikumar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pranava Ravikumar's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 14 | 87.5% | 53.6% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 53.6% score
- …d5 (64% of these games) — Ravikumar usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Ravikumar usually continues Bg5 (66.7% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Ravikumar usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 13% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Ravikumar usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Ravikumar usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 6 | 75.0% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 25.0% | 100.0% |
Pranava Ravikumar's chess games
All 32 games by Pranava Ravikumar in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2018 - 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: 12 wins, 4 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D04 | Colle System | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D48 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Stefan Wickenfeld | 2,206 | 51st Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | A45 |
| Nov 2021 | Meri Grigoryan | 1,989 | London Mill Hill Open U2200 | D08 |
| Aug 2024 | Yevgeni Sprenger de la Iglesia | 1,973 | 51st Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | A85 |
| Sep 2024 | Melissa Maione | 1,962 | 3rd Grado Open | D00 |
| Oct 2024 | Davide Frescura | 1,951 | 3rd Isola del Sole Open | D05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51st Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 2,070 |
| 3rd Isola del Sole Open | 2024 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,000 |
| Hull 4NCL Open A | 2023 | 4 | 2 | 1,835 |
| Sardinia World Open A | 2025 | 4 | 0 | 1,911 |
| London Mill Hill Open U2200 | 2021 | 4 | 3 | 1,970 |
| 3rd Grado Open | 2024 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,105 |
| London Mill Hill Open U2400 | 2022 | 2 | 2 | 2,155 |
| 3rd Munich Whitsun Open A | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,899 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pranava Ravikumar's chess games?
32 games by Pranava Ravikumar, from Jun 2018 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 Pranava Ravikumar has played.
What does Pranava Ravikumar play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Pranava Ravikumar opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pranava Ravikumar answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Pranava Ravikumar play as White?
As White, Pranava Ravikumar's most-played openings in our database are: Colle System (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pranava Ravikumar play as Black?
As Black, Pranava Ravikumar most often plays: Dutch Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Pranava Ravikumar's FIDE rating?
Pranava Ravikumar is currently rated 2,029 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,061 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Pranava Ravikumar played?
Our database contains 32 games by Pranava Ravikumar, covering Jun 2018 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 4 draws, 16 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pranava Ravikumar?
32 games by Pranava Ravikumar 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.