Prepare against Pranesh M
GM · India · World #44 classical · FIDE ID 35028600
When preparing against Pranesh M, expect 1.e4 in 72% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (59%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense as Black, 40.6% over 32 games.
Our database contains 2,152 games by Pranesh M, covering Dec 2013 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Pranesh M's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pranesh M 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 | 2,674 | 2,674 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,534 | 2,534 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,589 | 2,590 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,152 | 1,236 | 450 | 466 | 57.4% |
| As White | 1,094 | 681 | 221 | 192 | 62.2% |
| As Black | 1,058 | 555 | 229 | 274 | 52.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pranesh M's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pranesh M's side.
First moves as White (1,094 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 785 | 71.8% | 72.0% |
| Nf3 | 247 | 22.6% | 72.9% |
| d4 | 55 | 5.0% | 72.7% |
| c4 | 4 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 72% of White games, 72.0% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — M usually continues Nf3 (68.6% score)
- …e5 (32% of these games) — M usually continues Nf3 (71.0% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — M usually continues d4 (72.9% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 23% of White games, 72.9% score
- …d5 (42% of these games) — M usually continues b3 (73.1% score)
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — M usually continues b3 (72.3% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — M usually continues b3 (64.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (465 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 255 | 54.8% | 63.1% |
| Nc6 | 101 | 21.7% | 72.3% |
| c5 | 66 | 14.2% | 67.4% |
| Nf6 | 13 | 2.8% | 65.4% |
| g6 | 10 | 2.2% | 80.0% |
| e6 | 10 | 2.2% | 70.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (348 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 205 | 58.9% | 63.7% |
| d5 | 127 | 36.5% | 62.2% |
| Nc6 | 9 | 2.6% | 72.2% |
| b6 | 4 | 1.1% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Pranesh M's chess games
All 2,152 games by Pranesh M in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2013 - Sep 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: 1,236 wins, 450 draws, 466 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 121 | 68/24/29 | 56.2% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 113 | 77/15/21 | 68.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 84 | 54/13/17 | 64.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 73 | 41/15/17 | 56.2% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 52 | 35/6/11 | 67.3% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 48 | 29/13/6 | 60.4% |
| D02 | London System | 41 | 26/4/11 | 63.4% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 33 | 19/9/5 | 57.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 33 | 19/9/5 | 57.6% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 32 | 16/8/8 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A50 | Indian Defense | 116 | 70/19/27 | 60.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 82 | 37/16/29 | 45.1% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 77 | 34/21/22 | 44.2% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 75 | 50/18/7 | 66.7% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 59 | 25/13/21 | 42.4% |
| A13 | English Opening | 34 | 19/6/9 | 55.9% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 32 | 13/9/10 | 40.6% |
| E04 | Catalan | 30 | 15/8/7 | 50.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 28 | 14/3/11 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 27 | 11/9/7 | 40.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | 2,839 | Titled Tue | A06 |
| Nov 2025 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2,813 | Titled Tue | D05 |
| Jun 2026 | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | 2,777 | FIDE World Rapid Team | B57 |
| Jun 2025 | Praggnanandhaa R | 2,767 | Titled Tue Early | A01 |
| Jul 2026 | Wesley So | 2,765 | Titled Tue 7th Jul 2026 | A47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 967 | 691.5 | 2,604 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 56 | 38 | 2,578 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 39 | 24 | 2,547 |
| Wch Blitz | 2023 | 21 | 9.5 | 2,572 |
| World Blitz 2025 | 2025 | 19 | 12 | 2,723 |
| Qatar Masters Open | 2024 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,587 |
| Russia U16-Gurukul 2 U16 | 2020 | 16 | 12 | 2,636 |
| Olympic Esports Prelims | 2023 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,614 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Denis Lazavik (24 games) · Hikaru Nakamura (17 games) · Nihal Sarin (14 games) · Erigaisi Arjun (14 games) · V Pranav (12 games) · Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara (11 games) · Dmitry Andreikin (10 games) · Chithambaram VR. Aravindh (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pranesh M's chess games?
2,152 games by Pranesh M, from Dec 2013 to Sep 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 Pranesh M has played.
What does Pranesh M play on the first move as White?
Across 1,094 games with White in our database, Pranesh M opens with 1.e4 (72% of games), 1.Nf3 (23% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pranesh M answers 1...e5 (55% of games), 1...Nc6 (22% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (59% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games), 1...Nc6 (3% of games).
What openings does Pranesh M play as White?
As White, Pranesh M's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (121 games, 56.2% win rate); Réti Opening (113 games, 68.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (84 games, 64.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,094 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pranesh M play as Black?
As Black, Pranesh M most often plays: Indian Defense (116 games, 60.3% win rate); Réti Opening (82 games, 45.1% win rate); Italian Game (77 games, 44.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,058 games.
What is Pranesh M's FIDE rating?
Pranesh M is currently rated 2,674 in classical chess, 2,534 in rapid and 2,589 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,674 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Pranesh M played?
Our database contains 2,152 games by Pranesh M, covering Dec 2013 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 1,236 wins, 450 draws, 466 losses (57.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pranesh M?
2,152 games by Pranesh M 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.