Prepare against Devdutt Binu
FM · India · World #4,419 classical · FIDE ID 366108941
When preparing against Devdutt Binu, expect 1.d4 in 45% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (90%).
Our database contains 165 games by Devdutt Binu, covering Feb 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Devdutt Binu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Devdutt Binu 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 | 2,291 | 2,337 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,999 | 1,999 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 165 | 45 | 39 | 81 | 27.3% |
| As White | 82 | 23 | 23 | 36 | 28.0% |
| As Black | 83 | 22 | 16 | 45 | 26.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Devdutt Binu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Devdutt Binu's side.
First moves as White (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 37 | 45.1% | 44.6% |
| Nf3 | 24 | 29.3% | 37.5% |
| b3 | 10 | 12.2% | 60.0% |
| c4 | 8 | 9.8% | 37.5% |
| g3 | 3 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 45% of White games, 44.6% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Binu usually continues c4 (52.5% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Binu usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Binu usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 29% of White games, 37.5% score
- …d5 (54% of these games) — Binu usually continues c4 (54.5% score)
- …Nf6 (21% of these games) — Binu usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Binu usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 32 | 72.7% | 43.8% |
| c6 | 7 | 15.9% | 35.7% |
| g6 | 3 | 6.8% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 90.5% | 31.6% |
| d5 | 2 | 9.5% | 25.0% |
Devdutt Binu's chess games
All 165 games by Devdutt Binu in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2022 - 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: 45 wins, 39 draws, 81 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 10 | 6/0/4 | 60.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A09 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 12 | 2/5/5 | 16.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A48 | London System | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Rahman Mohammad Fahad | 2,443 | 32nd Abu Dhabi Masters | E11 |
| Nov 2025 | Panesar Vedant | 2,419 | Vezerkepzo Santa Claus GM | E10 |
| Jul 2026 | Adam Horvath | 2,396 | Ivan Farago Mem GM | C50 |
| Dec 2025 | David Berczes | 2,395 | Vezerkepzo Santa Claus GM | A13 |
| Jul 2026 | Bence Pribelszky | 2,388 | Ivan Farago Mem GM | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 51 | 18 | 2,073 |
| 4th Munich IM1 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,353 |
| SixDays Budapest Nov GMB | 2025 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,225 |
| Qatar Masters Open | 2024 | 9 | 1.5 | 2,049 |
| Abu Dhabi Masters Online | 2024 | 9 | 2 | 1,917 |
| Vezerkepzo Santa Claus GM | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,309 |
| Budapest FS11 Nadassy | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,925 |
| Ivan Farago Mem GM | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,329 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Devdutt Binu's chess games?
165 games by Devdutt Binu, from Feb 2022 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 Devdutt Binu has played.
What does Devdutt Binu play on the first move as White?
Across 82 games with White in our database, Devdutt Binu opens with 1.d4 (45% of games), 1.Nf3 (29% of games), 1.b3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Devdutt Binu answers 1...e5 (73% of games), 1...c6 (16% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Devdutt Binu play as White?
As White, Devdutt Binu's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 82 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Devdutt Binu play as Black?
As Black, Devdutt Binu most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Scotch Game (6 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 83 games.
What is Devdutt Binu's FIDE rating?
Devdutt Binu is currently rated 2,291 in classical chess and 1,999 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,337 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Devdutt Binu played?
Our database contains 165 games by Devdutt Binu, covering Feb 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 45 wins, 39 draws, 81 losses (27.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Devdutt Binu?
165 games by Devdutt Binu 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.