Prepare against Ryosuke Nanjo
IM · Japan · World #4,147 classical · FIDE ID 7000634
When preparing against Ryosuke Nanjo, expect 1.e4 in 62% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (79% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (51%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 33.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 333 games by Ryosuke Nanjo, covering Jul 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Ryosuke Nanjo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ryosuke Nanjo 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 | 2,299 | 2,400 | Sep 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,344 | 2,353 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,255 | 2,299 | Jul 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 333 | 144 | 83 | 106 | 43.2% |
| As White | 165 | 83 | 44 | 38 | 50.3% |
| As Black | 168 | 61 | 39 | 68 | 36.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ryosuke Nanjo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ryosuke Nanjo's side.
First moves as White (165 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 103 | 62.4% | 64.6% |
| d4 | 47 | 28.5% | 61.7% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 6.7% | 63.6% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 62% of White games, 64.6% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Nanjo usually continues Nf3 (59.8% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Nanjo usually continues Nf3 (47.2% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Nanjo usually continues d4 (76.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 28% of White games, 61.7% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Nanjo usually continues c4 (52.6% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Nanjo usually continues c4 (53.8% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Nanjo usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 61 | 79.2% | 47.5% |
| e5 | 9 | 11.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 6.5% | 70.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 30 | 50.8% | 53.3% |
| e6 | 9 | 15.3% | 72.2% |
| d5 | 8 | 13.6% | 37.5% |
| f5 | 6 | 10.2% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 5 | 8.5% | 30.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
Ryosuke Nanjo's chess games
All 333 games by Ryosuke Nanjo in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2003 - 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: 144 wins, 83 draws, 106 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 15 | 5/8/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 14 | 9/4/1 | 64.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 8 | 5/3/0 | 62.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 20 | 8/6/6 | 40.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 11 | 8/1/2 | 72.7% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| A96 | Horwitz Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| E06 | Catalan | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2014 | Nikola Djukic | 2,521 | Olympiad-41 | B48 |
| Sep 2024 | Gudmundur Kjartansson | 2,478 | Olympiad-45 | A34 |
| Mar 2024 | Yevgeniy Roshka | 2,468 | 40th Cappelle Open | B06 |
| Mar 2024 | Raja Panjwani | 2,468 | 40th Cappelle Open | C87 |
| Mar 2024 | Remy Degraeve | 2,447 | 40th Cappelle Open | C79 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-JPN | 2025 | 24 | 19 | 2,326 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 21 | 11.5 | 2,332 |
| Olympiad-36 | 2004 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,175 |
| Olympiad-40 | 2012 | 11 | 6 | 2,429 |
| Olympiad-42 | 2016 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,310 |
| Olympiad-41 | 2014 | 11 | 7 | 2,452 |
| 4th Kuala Lumpur Open | 2007 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,139 |
| ch-JPN 46th | 2013 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,204 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ryosuke Nanjo's chess games?
333 games by Ryosuke Nanjo, from Jul 2003 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 Ryosuke Nanjo has played.
What does Ryosuke Nanjo play on the first move as White?
Across 165 games with White in our database, Ryosuke Nanjo opens with 1.e4 (62% of games), 1.d4 (28% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ryosuke Nanjo answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (51% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Ryosuke Nanjo play as White?
As White, Ryosuke Nanjo's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (14 games, 64.3% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 165 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ryosuke Nanjo play as Black?
As Black, Ryosuke Nanjo most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (20 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 72.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 168 games.
What is Ryosuke Nanjo's FIDE rating?
Ryosuke Nanjo is currently rated 2,299 in classical chess, 2,344 in rapid and 2,255 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,400 (Sep 2014).
How many games has Ryosuke Nanjo played?
Our database contains 333 games by Ryosuke Nanjo, covering Jul 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 144 wins, 83 draws, 106 losses (43.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ryosuke Nanjo?
333 games by Ryosuke Nanjo 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.