Prepare against Samhita Pungavanam
WCM · India · World #26,573 classical · FIDE ID 25985000
When preparing against Samhita Pungavanam, expect 1.d4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (84% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: London System as White, 19.0% over 21 games.
Our database contains 72 games by Samhita Pungavanam, covering Jun 2022 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Samhita Pungavanam's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Samhita Pungavanam 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 | 2,008 | 2,008 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,727 | 1,731 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,030 | 2,030 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 15 | 2 | 55 | 20.8% |
| As White | 36 | 7 | 2 | 27 | 19.4% |
| As Black | 36 | 8 | 0 | 28 | 22.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Samhita Pungavanam's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Samhita Pungavanam's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 29 | 80.6% | 24.1% |
| e4 | 7 | 19.4% | 14.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 81% of White games, 24.1% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Pungavanam usually continues Bf4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Pungavanam usually continues Bf4 (20.0% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Pungavanam usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 19% of White games, 14.3% score
- …e6 (43% of these games) — Pungavanam usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
- …c6 (29% of these games) — Pungavanam usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Pungavanam usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 16 | 84.2% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 87.5% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Samhita Pungavanam's chess games
All 72 games by Samhita Pungavanam in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2022 - 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: 15 wins, 2 draws, 55 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 21 | 4/0/17 | 19.0% |
| A45 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Alexander Goldin | 2,514 | Titled Tue 25th Aug 2026 | D00 |
| Jul 2026 | Sergei Ljukin | 2,362 | 1st 3-0 Thu 30th Jul 2026 | B12 |
| Aug 2026 | Walter Bonatti | 2,295 | Titled Tue 4th Aug 2026 | B12 |
| Aug 2026 | Evans Quek,S | 2,280 | 1st 3-0 Thu 6th Aug 2026 | B12 |
| Aug 2026 | Viktor N. Parfenov | 2,193 | Titled Tue 25th Aug 2026 | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 31 | 8 | 1,885 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 6th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 2 | 1,880 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 30th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 3 | 2,026 |
| Haag Ervin Mem IM | 2024 | 9 | 0 | 1,849 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 20th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 0 | 1,619 |
| 22nd TCh-IND w | 2025 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,806 |
| Aurionpro Mumbai Junior | 2025 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,004 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Samhita Pungavanam's chess games?
72 games by Samhita Pungavanam, from Jun 2022 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 Samhita Pungavanam has played.
What does Samhita Pungavanam play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Samhita Pungavanam opens with 1.d4 (81% of games), 1.e4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Samhita Pungavanam answers 1...c6 (84% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Samhita Pungavanam play as White?
As White, Samhita Pungavanam's most-played openings in our database are: London System (21 games, 19.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Samhita Pungavanam play as Black?
As Black, Samhita Pungavanam most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 80.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Samhita Pungavanam's FIDE rating?
Samhita Pungavanam is currently rated 2,008 in classical chess, 1,727 in rapid and 2,030 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,008 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Samhita Pungavanam played?
Our database contains 72 games by Samhita Pungavanam, covering Jun 2022 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 2 draws, 55 losses (20.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Samhita Pungavanam?
72 games by Samhita Pungavanam 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.