Prepare against Kumar A. Naveen
India · World #73,158 classical · FIDE ID 5029279
When preparing against Kumar A. Naveen, expect 1.d4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 40 games by Kumar A. Naveen, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kumar A. Naveen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kumar A. Naveen 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 | 1,811 | 2,101 | Oct 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,932 | 2,007 | Oct 2023 |
| Blitz | 1,876 | 1,958 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 18 | 5 | 17 | 45.0% |
| As White | 21 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 38.1% |
| As Black | 19 | 10 | 0 | 9 | 52.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kumar A. Naveen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kumar A. Naveen's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 85.7% | 55.6% |
| e4 | 2 | 9.5% | 25.0% |
| c3 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 55.6% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Naveen usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Naveen usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 10% of White games, 25.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Naveen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 6 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 33.3% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Kumar A. Naveen's chess games
All 40 games by Kumar A. Naveen in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - Jul 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: 18 wins, 5 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Saragossa Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C09 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2020 | Anna Stolarczyk | 1,909 | Online Olym Disabilities | A85 |
| Feb 2023 | Aleksandra Aleksandrova | 1,701 | FIDE Disabilities Olympiad | D05 |
| Jul 2025 | Ashwin R | 1,645 | 24th IPCA WCh Rapid | A01 |
| Jul 2025 | Prakash Banskar | 1,539 | 24th IPCA WCh Rapid | A06 |
| Jul 2025 | Nikhil G | 1,493 | 24th IPCA WCh | B15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamshedpur Abled Open 4th | 2024 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,804 |
| 24th IPCA WCh Rapid | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 1,747 |
| 24th IPCA WCh | 2025 | 8 | 3 | 1,470 |
| Online Olym Disabilities | 2020 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,708 |
| FIDE Disabilities Olympiad | 2023 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,897 |
| ch-Asian Indonesia P1 | 2018 | 3 | 1 | 2,033 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kumar A. Naveen's chess games?
40 games by Kumar A. Naveen, from Jul 2004 to Jul 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 Kumar A. Naveen has played.
What does Kumar A. Naveen play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Kumar A. Naveen opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games), 1.c3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kumar A. Naveen answers 1...c6 (67% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Kumar A. Naveen play as White?
As White, Kumar A. Naveen's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kumar A. Naveen play as Black?
As Black, Kumar A. Naveen most often plays: Caro-Kann (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Kumar A. Naveen's FIDE rating?
Kumar A. Naveen is currently rated 1,811 in classical chess, 1,932 in rapid and 1,876 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,101 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Kumar A. Naveen played?
Our database contains 40 games by Kumar A. Naveen, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 5 draws, 17 losses (45.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kumar A. Naveen?
40 games by Kumar A. Naveen 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.