Prepare against Naavya Parikh
United Kingdom · World #64,294 classical · FIDE ID 483982
When preparing against Naavya Parikh, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (89%).
Our database contains 126 games by Naavya Parikh, covering Feb 2020 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Naavya Parikh's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Naavya Parikh 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 | 1,840 | 1,846 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,624 | 1,710 | Jul 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,711 | 1,711 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 126 | 48 | 21 | 57 | 38.1% |
| As White | 61 | 27 | 8 | 26 | 44.3% |
| As Black | 65 | 21 | 13 | 31 | 32.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Naavya Parikh's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Naavya Parikh's side.
First moves as White (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 61 | 100.0% | 50.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.8% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Parikh usually continues Nf3 (60.9% score)
- …c5 (26% of these games) — Parikh usually continues Nc3 (40.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Parikh usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 37 | 97.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 88.9% | 21.9% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
Naavya Parikh's chess games
All 126 games by Naavya Parikh in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2020 - 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: 48 wins, 21 draws, 57 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 5/2/7 | 35.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 14 | 8/1/5 | 57.1% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A00 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C30 | Bishop's Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A00 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | George Zhao | 2,125 | 2026 British Chess Championships: Under 16 | B20 |
| Aug 2025 | D Owen | 1,974 | 111th ch-GBR Major Open | B13 |
| Aug 2026 | Martin J Faulkner | 1,945 | 2026 British Chess Championships: Major Open | C60 |
| Aug 2025 | Cameron Davis | 1,944 | 111th ch-GBR Major Open | C54 |
| Oct 2025 | Simon E Lazarus | 1,910 | Coventry Int. Open | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT3-BCF U18 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 16 | 8 | 1,428 |
| World Cup U12 Girls Prel | 2021 | 10 | 5 | 1,204 |
| British Rapidplay | 2025 | 10 | 3 | 1,713 |
| ch-BCF U14 rapid | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,627 |
| 111th ch-GBR Major Open | 2025 | 8 | 4 | 1,939 |
| ch-BCF Major | 2024 | 8 | 3 | 1,728 |
| Coventry Int. Open | 2025 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,815 |
| ch-ENG U12 | 2022 | 7 | 5 | 1,703 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Naavya Parikh's chess games?
126 games by Naavya Parikh, from Feb 2020 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 Naavya Parikh has played.
What does Naavya Parikh play on the first move as White?
Across 61 games with White in our database, Naavya Parikh opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Naavya Parikh answers 1...e5 (97% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (89% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games).
What openings does Naavya Parikh play as White?
As White, Naavya Parikh's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Italian Game (14 games, 57.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 61 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Naavya Parikh play as Black?
As Black, Naavya Parikh most often plays: Slav Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Italian Game (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 65 games.
What is Naavya Parikh's FIDE rating?
Naavya Parikh is currently rated 1,840 in classical chess, 1,624 in rapid and 1,711 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,846 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Naavya Parikh played?
Our database contains 126 games by Naavya Parikh, covering Feb 2020 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 48 wins, 21 draws, 57 losses (38.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Naavya Parikh?
126 games by Naavya Parikh 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.