Prepare against Ramesh Jhunjhnuwala
United States · World #30,109 classical · FIDE ID 6000053
When preparing against Ramesh Jhunjhnuwala, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 0.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 91 games by Ramesh Jhunjhnuwala, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ramesh Jhunjhnuwala's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ramesh Jhunjhnuwala 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 | 1,985 | 2,260 | Jul 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,203 | 2,260 | Jul 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 15 | 44 | 32 | 16.5% |
| As White | 43 | 9 | 25 | 9 | 20.9% |
| As Black | 48 | 6 | 19 | 23 | 12.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ramesh Jhunjhnuwala's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ramesh Jhunjhnuwala's side.
First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 42 | 97.7% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Jhunjhnuwala usually continues c3 (57.1% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Jhunjhnuwala usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Jhunjhnuwala usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c6 (100% of these games) — Jhunjhnuwala usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 21 | 75.0% | 28.6% |
| c6 | 7 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 75.0% | 44.4% |
| d5 | 3 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
Ramesh Jhunjhnuwala's chess games
All 91 games by Ramesh Jhunjhnuwala in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 15 wins, 44 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 14 | 5/6/3 | 35.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 0/5/0 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B58 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 16 | 0/8/8 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Paleface Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D63 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1988 | Nakorn Trisa-Ard | 2,270 | Olympiad-28 | D30 |
| Nov 1988 | Hanni Beitar | 2,255 | Olympiad-28 | D63 |
| Nov 1986 | N. Krew | 2,205 | Olympiad-27 | D63 |
| Jul 1979 | Johan Berg | 2,200 | ch-World U20 18 | B33 |
| Nov 2019 | Aitkazy Baimurzin | 1,995 | 29th Wch Seniors 50 | B28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2024 | 27 | 8.5 | 1,926 |
| Olympiad-27 | 1986 | 12 | 7 | 2,278 |
| Olympiad-23 | 1978 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,340 |
| Olympiad-28 | 1988 | 10 | 4 | 2,177 |
| 29th Wch Seniors 50 | 2019 | 8 | 3 | 1,888 |
| WchT Students 20th Final C | 1974 | 7 | 2.5 | – |
| chT-Asia fin-A 03rd | 1979 | 7 | 3 | 2,250 |
| WchT Students 20th Group3 | 1974 | 5 | 1.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ramesh Jhunjhnuwala's chess games?
91 games by Ramesh Jhunjhnuwala, from Apr 2003 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 Ramesh Jhunjhnuwala has played.
What does Ramesh Jhunjhnuwala play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Ramesh Jhunjhnuwala opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ramesh Jhunjhnuwala answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...c6 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Ramesh Jhunjhnuwala play as White?
As White, Ramesh Jhunjhnuwala's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (14 games, 35.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ramesh Jhunjhnuwala play as Black?
As Black, Ramesh Jhunjhnuwala most often plays: Sicilian (16 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 48 games.
What is Ramesh Jhunjhnuwala's FIDE rating?
Ramesh Jhunjhnuwala is currently rated 1,985 in classical chess and 2,203 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,260 (Jul 2018).
How many games has Ramesh Jhunjhnuwala played?
Our database contains 91 games by Ramesh Jhunjhnuwala, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 44 draws, 32 losses (16.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ramesh Jhunjhnuwala?
91 games by Ramesh Jhunjhnuwala 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.