Prepare against Raja Panjwani
IM · Canada · World #1,885 classical · FIDE ID 2604493
Our database contains 965 games by Raja Panjwani, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Raja Panjwani's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Raja Panjwani 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 | 2,389 | 2,485 | May 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,376 | 2,428 | May 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,382 | 2,463 | May 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 965 | 378 | 282 | 305 | 39.2% |
| As White | 485 | 204 | 146 | 135 | 42.1% |
| As Black | 480 | 174 | 136 | 170 | 36.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Raja Panjwani's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Raja Panjwani's side.
First moves as White (485 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 165 | 34.0% | 58.8% |
| Nf3 | 141 | 29.1% | 59.2% |
| e4 | 135 | 27.8% | 54.8% |
| c4 | 36 | 7.4% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 7 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 34% of White games, 58.8% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Panjwani usually continues c4 (58.5% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Panjwani usually continues c4 (55.9% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Panjwani usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 29% of White games, 59.2% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Panjwani usually continues c4 (61.8% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Panjwani usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Panjwani usually continues c4 (44.4% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (218 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 104 | 47.7% | 51.4% |
| e5 | 43 | 19.7% | 57.0% |
| d6 | 25 | 11.5% | 56.0% |
| g6 | 20 | 9.2% | 67.5% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 3.7% | 37.5% |
| b6 | 7 | 3.2% | 64.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (175 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 130 | 74.3% | 50.4% |
| d5 | 16 | 9.1% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 13 | 7.4% | 61.5% |
| g6 | 7 | 4.0% | 21.4% |
| f5 | 6 | 3.4% | 58.3% |
| b6 | 2 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Raja Panjwani's chess games
All 965 games by Raja Panjwani in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 378 wins, 282 draws, 305 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A17 | English Opening | 39 | 17/10/12 | 43.6% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 38 | 17/13/8 | 44.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 26 | 9/9/8 | 34.6% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 25 | 10/8/7 | 40.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 25 | 9/9/7 | 36.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 23 | 10/6/7 | 43.5% |
| E11 | Catalan | 22 | 12/10/0 | 54.5% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 17 | 6/2/9 | 35.3% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 7/3/4 | 50.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 32 | 9/10/13 | 28.1% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 32 | 6/12/14 | 18.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 30 | 16/2/12 | 53.3% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 25 | 9/6/10 | 36.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 19 | 9/5/5 | 47.4% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 17 | 4/8/5 | 23.5% |
| A10 | English Opening | 16 | 6/6/4 | 37.5% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 15 | 4/8/3 | 26.7% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 14 | 3/5/6 | 21.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2014 | Bassem Amin | 2,657 | Reykjavik Open | E61 |
| Jul 2016 | Lazaro Bruzon Batista | 2,643 | Calgary Open | E14 |
| Jun 2017 | Yaroslav Zherebukh | 2,642 | 10th New York Int Open | A14 |
| Aug 2011 | Timur Gareyev | 2,613 | 11th Los Angeles Metropolitan | A61 |
| Aug 2008 | Alexander Shabalov | 2,611 | Edmonton Open 3rd | C26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Open | 2009 | 67 | 37.5 | 2,327 |
| ch-CAN | 2015 | 51 | 29.5 | 2,334 |
| ch-CAN U20 | 2009 | 29 | 16 | 2,168 |
| PRO League Stage | 2018 | 20 | 10 | 2,484 |
| ch-Quebec Open | 2013 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,534 |
| Calgary Open | 2016 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,385 |
| Saint Louis GM | 2014 | 18 | 9 | 2,457 |
| Guelph Open | 2005 | 17 | 5 | 1,998 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Raja Panjwani's chess games?
965 games by Raja Panjwani, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Raja Panjwani has played.
What does Raja Panjwani play on the first move as White?
Across 485 games with White in our database, Raja Panjwani opens with 1.d4 (34% of games), 1.Nf3 (29% of games), 1.e4 (28% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Raja Panjwani answers 1...c5 (48% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games).
What openings does Raja Panjwani play as White?
As White, Raja Panjwani's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (39 games, 43.6% win rate); Slav Defense (38 games, 44.7% win rate); Réti Opening (26 games, 34.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 485 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Raja Panjwani play as Black?
As Black, Raja Panjwani most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (32 games, 28.1% win rate); Indian Defense (32 games, 18.8% win rate); Modern Defense (30 games, 53.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 480 games.
What is Raja Panjwani's FIDE rating?
Raja Panjwani is currently rated 2,389 in classical chess, 2,376 in rapid and 2,382 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,485 (May 2023).
How many games has Raja Panjwani played?
Our database contains 965 games by Raja Panjwani, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 378 wins, 282 draws, 305 losses (39.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Raja Panjwani?
965 games by Raja Panjwani 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.