Abhimanyu Puranik vs V Pranav
GM Abhimanyu Puranik (2629) · GM V Pranav (2666)
Abhimanyu Puranik and V Pranav have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2018 and the most recent in Jun 2026. Puranik leads 2 wins to 4 - trailing overall, with 4 draws (60% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 42 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Puranik | Draws | Pranav |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puranik with White | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Pranav with White | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Puranik | Draws | Pranav |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| Blitz | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Puranik | Draws | Pranav |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C72 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | V Pranav | Abhimanyu Puranik | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Championnat de France des Clubs 2026 | Poule Haute |
| Jun 2025 | V Pranav | Abhimanyu Puranik | 0-1 | French: Classical Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2025 | V Pranav | Abhimanyu Puranik | 1-0 | French: Exchange Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Nov 2024 | Abhimanyu Puranik | V Pranav | 0-1 | Italian Game | Chennai Challengers 2024 |
| Oct 2024 | V Pranav | Abhimanyu Puranik | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | TCh-ESP Div Honor 2024 |
| May 2024 | V Pranav | Abhimanyu Puranik | 1-0 | Vienna Game | Dubai Police Open A |
| Feb 2024 | V Pranav | Abhimanyu Puranik | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2023 | Abhimanyu Puranik | V Pranav | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 20th Asian Continental Open |
| Mar 2022 | V Pranav | Abhimanyu Puranik | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | chT-BAN |
| Aug 2018 | Abhimanyu Puranik | V Pranav | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 25th Abu Dhabi Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Abhimanyu Puranik and V Pranav?
In 10 recorded games, Abhimanyu Puranik has 2 wins, V Pranav has 4 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Abhimanyu Puranik and V Pranav played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Aug 2018 to Jun 2026.
What openings do Abhimanyu Puranik and V Pranav play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games), followed by the French: Exchange Variation (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.