Prepare against Rajan Ganger
United Kingdom · World #39,074 classical · FIDE ID 419761
Our database contains 68 games by Rajan Ganger, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rajan Ganger's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rajan Ganger 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 | 1,939 | 2,001 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,989 | 1,989 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 33.8% |
| As White | 36 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 32 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 34.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rajan Ganger's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rajan Ganger's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 35 | 97.2% | 51.4% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 51.4% score
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Ganger usually continues d4 (55.6% score)
- …c5 (23% of these games) — Ganger usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Ganger usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Ganger usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 12 | 66.7% | 58.3% |
| e5 | 6 | 33.3% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 85.7% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Rajan Ganger's chess games
All 68 games by Rajan Ganger in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - 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: 23 wins, 24 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2012 | Martin P Burrows | 2,120 | Hinckley e2e4 Open | B51 |
| Aug 2012 | David E Hall | 2,103 | Hinckley e2e4 Open | C01 |
| Jun 2013 | Michael W Salisbury | 2,070 | ch-Leicestershire County | A01 |
| Oct 2010 | Tomasz Sygnowski | 2,060 | Leicester Atkins Memorial Open | C01 |
| Mar 2013 | Chris Fegan | 2,011 | chT3-BCF 1213 (4NCL) | C99 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Leicestershire County | 2013 | 10 | 4 | 1,945 |
| Uxbridge A2Bmedialtd.com-D | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 2,033 |
| Uxbridge Open | 2010 | 9 | 3 | 1,892 |
| West Bromwich e2e4 Open | 2013 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,215 |
| chT3-BCF 1011 (4NCL) | 2011 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,907 |
| Hinckley e2e4 Open | 2012 | 5 | 3 | 2,221 |
| chT3S-BCF 1314 (4NCL) | 2014 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,972 |
| chT3-BCF 1213 (4NCL) | 2013 | 4 | 2 | 2,034 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rajan Ganger's chess games?
68 games by Rajan Ganger, from Sep 2009 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 Rajan Ganger has played.
What does Rajan Ganger play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Rajan Ganger opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rajan Ganger answers 1...c6 (67% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Rajan Ganger play as White?
As White, Rajan Ganger's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rajan Ganger play as Black?
As Black, Rajan Ganger most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Rajan Ganger's FIDE rating?
Rajan Ganger is currently rated 1,939 in classical chess, 1,989 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,001 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Rajan Ganger played?
Our database contains 68 games by Rajan Ganger, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 24 draws, 21 losses (33.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rajan Ganger?
68 games by Rajan Ganger 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.