Prepare against Rucha Pujari
WIM · India · World #12,016 classical · FIDE ID 5024528
Our database contains 769 games by Rucha Pujari, covering Oct 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Rucha Pujari's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rucha Pujari 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 | 2,141 | 2,268 | Jul 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,147 | 2,177 | Dec 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,104 | 2,240 | Mar 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 769 | 308 | 133 | 328 | 40.1% |
| As White | 372 | 165 | 77 | 130 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 397 | 143 | 56 | 198 | 36.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rucha Pujari's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rucha Pujari's side.
First moves as White (372 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 308 | 82.8% | 55.4% |
| e4 | 41 | 11.0% | 48.8% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 3.5% | 61.5% |
| g3 | 6 | 1.6% | 58.3% |
| b3 | 4 | 1.1% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 83% of White games, 55.4% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Pujari usually continues c4 (48.4% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Pujari usually continues c4 (55.5% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Pujari usually continues c4 (68.8% score)
- 1.e4 — 11% of White games, 48.8% score
- …c5 (59% of these games) — Pujari usually continues Nc3 (35.7% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Pujari usually continues Bc4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (5% of these games) — Pujari usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (210 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 141 | 67.1% | 41.8% |
| d6 | 27 | 12.9% | 48.1% |
| c5 | 20 | 9.5% | 47.5% |
| e6 | 17 | 8.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 1.4% | 16.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (124 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 117 | 94.4% | 44.9% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 4.0% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Rucha Pujari's chess games
All 769 games by Rucha Pujari in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 308 wins, 133 draws, 328 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 99 | 45/20/34 | 45.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 26 | 17/6/3 | 65.4% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 25 | 10/5/10 | 40.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 22 | 12/1/9 | 54.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 21 | 5/5/11 | 23.8% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 18 | 6/3/9 | 33.3% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 18 | 8/3/7 | 44.4% |
| A62 | Catalan | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| E66 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 14 | 8/4/2 | 57.1% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 8/0/4 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 62 | 23/13/26 | 37.1% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 46 | 15/7/24 | 32.6% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 38 | 7/5/26 | 18.4% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 27 | 11/4/12 | 40.7% |
| B32 | French Defense | 17 | 7/3/7 | 41.2% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 16 | 6/2/8 | 37.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 4/1/9 | 28.6% |
| E08 | Catalan | 14 | 6/1/7 | 42.9% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| D02 | London System | 13 | 6/1/6 | 46.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2018 | Roeland Pruijssers | 2,514 | 11th Mumbai Mayors Cup | A87 |
| Jul 2019 | Zhongyi Tan | 2,511 | Shaoxing Open w | C58 |
| Aug 2024 | Iulija Osmak | 2,471 | Speed Chess w Play In 2 | C49 |
| Feb 2024 | Irina Bulmaga | 2,429 | Swiss Queens Wed #2 | E16 |
| Jun 2024 | Teodora Injac | 2,424 | Swiss Queens Wed #21 | E08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 76 | 29 | 2,157 |
| ch-Asia U20 Girls | 2014 | 25 | 16 | 2,133 |
| 31st Wch U20 Girls | 2013 | 13 | 6 | 2,072 |
| 32nd Wch U20 Girls | 2014 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,097 |
| ch-Commonwealth | 2018 | 13 | 3.5 | 2,093 |
| Wch U16 Girls | 2010 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,138 |
| chT-Maharashtra | 2015 | 12 | 4 | 2,269 |
| Speed Chess w Play In 3 | 2024 | 11 | 6 | 2,238 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rucha Pujari's chess games?
769 games by Rucha Pujari, from Oct 2004 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 Rucha Pujari has played.
What does Rucha Pujari play on the first move as White?
Across 372 games with White in our database, Rucha Pujari opens with 1.d4 (83% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rucha Pujari answers 1...e5 (67% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (94% of games), 1...Nf6 (4% of games), 1...b6 (1% of games).
What openings does Rucha Pujari play as White?
As White, Rucha Pujari's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (99 games, 45.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (26 games, 65.4% win rate); Slav Defense (25 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 372 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rucha Pujari play as Black?
As Black, Rucha Pujari most often plays: Indian Defense (62 games, 37.1% win rate); Italian Game (46 games, 32.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (38 games, 18.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 397 games.
What is Rucha Pujari's FIDE rating?
Rucha Pujari is currently rated 2,141 in classical chess, 2,147 in rapid and 2,104 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,268 (Jul 2019).
How many games has Rucha Pujari played?
Our database contains 769 games by Rucha Pujari, covering Oct 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 308 wins, 133 draws, 328 losses (40.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rucha Pujari?
769 games by Rucha Pujari 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.