Prepare against Suresh Jhunjhnuwala
United States · World #61,655 classical · FIDE ID 2062313
When preparing against Suresh Jhunjhnuwala, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (60%).
Our database contains 80 games by Suresh Jhunjhnuwala, covering Dec 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Suresh Jhunjhnuwala's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Suresh 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 | 1,850 | 1,918 | Nov 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,884 | 1,884 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 17 | 28 | 35 | 21.3% |
| As White | 40 | 9 | 15 | 16 | 22.5% |
| As Black | 40 | 8 | 13 | 19 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 40 | 100.0% | 41.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 41.3% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Jhunjhnuwala usually continues Nf3 (22.2% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Jhunjhnuwala usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Jhunjhnuwala usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 75.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 18.8% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 60.0% | 22.2% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 26.7% | 12.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
Suresh Jhunjhnuwala's chess games
All 80 games by Suresh Jhunjhnuwala in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2017 - 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: 17 wins, 28 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B88 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1987 | Al-Audari Abdul Karim | 2,205 | 7th chT-Asia fin | B13 |
| Jul 2024 | Jaroslaw Wielosz | 1,920 | WchT Seniors 50 | C45 |
| Jul 2024 | Regina Buriene | 1,904 | WchT Seniors 50 | C47 |
| Jul 2024 | Gary Thomas | 1,865 | WchT Seniors 50 | B11 |
| Mar 2020 | Martina Nobis | 1,860 | WchT Seniors 50 | B92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2024 | 27 | 13 | 1,911 |
| 29th Wch Seniors 50 | 2019 | 11 | 4 | 1,862 |
| 33rd World Senior 65+ | 2025 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,751 |
| 7th chT-Asia fin | 1987 | 9 | 5 | 2,366 |
| WchT Students 20th Final C | 1974 | 7 | 1.5 | – |
| WchT Students 20th Group3 | 1974 | 5 | 0.5 | – |
| chT-Asia Qual Gr2 04th | 1981 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,120 |
| 30th Wch Seniors 65 | 2022 | 2 | 0 | 1,765 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Suresh Jhunjhnuwala's chess games?
80 games by Suresh Jhunjhnuwala, from Dec 2017 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 Suresh Jhunjhnuwala has played.
What does Suresh Jhunjhnuwala play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Suresh Jhunjhnuwala opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Suresh Jhunjhnuwala answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...e6 (19% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games).
What openings does Suresh Jhunjhnuwala play as White?
As White, Suresh Jhunjhnuwala's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Scotch Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Suresh Jhunjhnuwala play as Black?
As Black, Suresh Jhunjhnuwala most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Suresh Jhunjhnuwala's FIDE rating?
Suresh Jhunjhnuwala is currently rated 1,850 in classical chess and 1,884 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,918 (Nov 2019).
How many games has Suresh Jhunjhnuwala played?
Our database contains 80 games by Suresh Jhunjhnuwala, covering Dec 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 28 draws, 35 losses (21.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Suresh Jhunjhnuwala?
80 games by Suresh 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.