About Pranav Anand
Pranav Anand is a distinguished chess Grandmaster known for his strategic prowess and rapid time control skills. Earning the coveted Grandmaster title from FIDE, he has made a significant mark in the world of chess.
Playing Style & Strengths
Pranav shows a strong preference for rapid games and is well-versed in dynamic openings. Known for his tactical awareness, he has an impressive comeback rate of over 87%, demonstrating resilience and strategic depth.
- Preferred time control: Rapid
- High tactical awareness and comeback ability
- Excellent endgame skills with frequent endgame appearances
- Average game length suggests careful and deep play
Notable Openings
Pranav Anand favors a diverse opening repertoire, comfortable with both classical and more unconventional lines. Some openings where he has shown strong performance include:
- Reti Opening: King's Indian Attack (Blitz win rate ~52.5%)
- Queen's Pawn Game variations, including the Chigorin Variation and Modern Defense
- Classical Sicilian variations
- Nimzo-Larsen Attack and its variations
- Catalan Opening (in Rapid games)
Competitive Record
Pranav Anand has competed extensively in online chess, amassing thousands of games across bullet, blitz, and rapid formats with a balanced and strong record:
- Blitz record: 4609 wins, 4316 losses, 819 draws
- Bullet record: 7573 wins, 7880 losses, 945 draws
- Rapid record: 34 wins, 39 losses, 16 draws
His peak ratings are notable:
- Blitz: 3096 (achieved June 2025)
- Bullet: 3162 (achieved April 2024)
- Rapid: 2501 (achieved February 2025)
Playing Habits & Psychological Trends
Pranav’s tilt factor is fairly low at 15, which means he maintains composure even under pressure. His best time to play is around 22:00, and his playing style favors resilience with a high win rate after losing a piece (44.57%). He sometimes prefers to resign early when the position is unfavorable, but he is also known to put up fierce fights.
Fun Fact
Pranav Anand manages to keep his win streaks long and losses in check, with an impressive longest winning streak of 18 games! And if you ever catch him losing, chances are he’s already plotting a swift comeback.