Abhimanyu Puranik vs Raunak Sadhwani
GM Abhimanyu Puranik (2629) · GM Raunak Sadhwani (2634)
Abhimanyu Puranik and Raunak Sadhwani have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2020 and the most recent in Jun 2026. Puranik leads 5 wins to 3, with 4 draws (67% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 47 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Puranik | Draws | Sadhwani |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puranik with White | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Sadhwani with White | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Puranik | Draws | Sadhwani |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 |
| Classical | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Puranik | Draws | Sadhwani |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B48 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Abhimanyu Puranik | Raunak Sadhwani | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Championnat de France des Clubs 2026 | Elimination | Groupe A |
| Nov 2024 | Abhimanyu Puranik | Raunak Sadhwani | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Chennai Challengers 2024 |
| Sep 2022 | Raunak Sadhwani | Abhimanyu Puranik | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | MPL Indian Chess Tour N3 |
| Jun 2022 | Raunak Sadhwani | Abhimanyu Puranik | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | MPL Indian Chess Tour N2 |
| Apr 2022 | Abhimanyu Puranik | Raunak Sadhwani | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | MPL Indian Chess Tour N1 |
| Mar 2021 | Abhimanyu Puranik | Raunak Sadhwani | 1-0 | London System | chT-BAN Premier |
| Dec 2020 | Raunak Sadhwani | Abhimanyu Puranik | 0-1 | Benoni Defense | IND ChessBase Juniors KO |
| Dec 2020 | Abhimanyu Puranik | Raunak Sadhwani | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | IND ChessBase Juniors KO |
| Dec 2020 | Raunak Sadhwani | Abhimanyu Puranik | 0-1 | Benoni Defense | IND ChessBase Juniors KO |
| Dec 2020 | Abhimanyu Puranik | Raunak Sadhwani | 0-1 | Slav Defense | IND ChessBase Juniors KO |
| Dec 2020 | Abhimanyu Puranik | Raunak Sadhwani | 0-1 | Réti Opening | IND ChessBase Juniors KO |
| Dec 2020 | Raunak Sadhwani | Abhimanyu Puranik | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | IND ChessBase Juniors KO |
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What is the head-to-head score between Abhimanyu Puranik and Raunak Sadhwani?
In 12 recorded games, Abhimanyu Puranik has 5 wins, Raunak Sadhwani has 3 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Abhimanyu Puranik and Raunak Sadhwani played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Dec 2020 to Jun 2026.
What openings do Abhimanyu Puranik and Raunak Sadhwani play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2 games), followed by the Benoni Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.