Prepare against Pranav Swaminathan
United States · World #13,306 classical · FIDE ID 30970482
Our database contains 145 games by Pranav Swaminathan, covering Dec 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Pranav Swaminathan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pranav Swaminathan 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 | 2,125 | 2,187 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,978 | 1,978 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 145 | 44 | 25 | 76 | 30.3% |
| As White | 74 | 23 | 11 | 40 | 31.1% |
| As Black | 71 | 21 | 14 | 36 | 29.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pranav Swaminathan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pranav Swaminathan's side.
First moves as White (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 38 | 51.4% | 46.1% |
| e4 | 33 | 44.6% | 28.8% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 51% of White games, 46.1% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Swaminathan usually continues c4 (45.7% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Swaminathan usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (3% of these games) — Swaminathan usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 45% of White games, 28.8% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Swaminathan usually continues Nf3 (34.6% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Swaminathan usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Swaminathan usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 34 | 89.5% | 39.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 88.2% | 56.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 11.8% | 0.0% |
Pranav Swaminathan's chess games
All 145 games by Pranav Swaminathan in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2021 - 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: 44 wins, 25 draws, 76 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E00 | Catalan | 16 | 5/3/8 | 31.3% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D74 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 13 | 2/5/6 | 15.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 8 | 1/0/7 | 12.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E10 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Adam Kozak | 2,595 | Titled Tue Late | A00 |
| Oct 2025 | Sergey Erenburg | 2,485 | 4th Skyline Open | D26 |
| Jun 2025 | Jakub Seemann | 2,450 | Titled Tue Late | D08 |
| Feb 2026 | Nick De Firmian | 2,426 | 3rd President's Day Open | B95 |
| Dec 2024 | Jens E Ingebretsen | 2,417 | Titled Tue Late | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 77 | 23.5 | 2,113 |
| Cherry Blossom Classic | 2026 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,112 |
| 3rd Skyline Open | 2024 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,173 |
| 11th Dulles Cherry Blossom Open | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,005 |
| 3rd President's Day Open | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 2,269 |
| 3rd Atlantic Ind Day Open | 2025 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,895 |
| 4th Skyline Open | 2025 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,201 |
| 2nd ACA Thanksgiving Day | 2025 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,228 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pranav Swaminathan's chess games?
145 games by Pranav Swaminathan, from Dec 2021 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 Pranav Swaminathan has played.
What does Pranav Swaminathan play on the first move as White?
Across 74 games with White in our database, Pranav Swaminathan opens with 1.d4 (51% of games), 1.e4 (45% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pranav Swaminathan answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games).
What openings does Pranav Swaminathan play as White?
As White, Pranav Swaminathan's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (16 games, 31.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 74 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pranav Swaminathan play as Black?
As Black, Pranav Swaminathan most often plays: Sicilian (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Réti Opening (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 71 games.
What is Pranav Swaminathan's FIDE rating?
Pranav Swaminathan is currently rated 2,125 in classical chess and 1,978 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,187 (May 2026).
How many games has Pranav Swaminathan played?
Our database contains 145 games by Pranav Swaminathan, covering Dec 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 25 draws, 76 losses (30.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pranav Swaminathan?
145 games by Pranav Swaminathan 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.