Prepare against Nadia Braganza
WFM · New Zealand · World #44,417 classical · FIDE ID 4305337
When preparing against Nadia Braganza, expect 1.e4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (61%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon as Black, 33.3% over 21 games.
Our database contains 259 games by Nadia Braganza, covering Feb 2016 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Nadia Braganza's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nadia Braganza 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 | 1,916 | 1,928 | Oct 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,813 | 1,834 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,749 | 1,749 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 259 | 79 | 57 | 123 | 30.5% |
| As White | 131 | 45 | 29 | 57 | 34.4% |
| As Black | 128 | 34 | 28 | 66 | 26.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nadia Braganza's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nadia Braganza's side.
First moves as White (131 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 96 | 73.3% | 41.7% |
| c4 | 24 | 18.3% | 64.6% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 8.4% | 36.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 73% of White games, 41.7% score
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Braganza usually continues Nf3 (41.4% score)
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Braganza usually continues Nf3 (40.4% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Braganza usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 18% of White games, 64.6% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Braganza usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Braganza usually continues g3 (71.4% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Braganza usually continues g3 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 59 | 89.4% | 40.7% |
| d6 | 3 | 4.5% | 16.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 27 | 61.4% | 27.8% |
| d5 | 16 | 36.4% | 46.9% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
Nadia Braganza's chess games
All 259 games by Nadia Braganza in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2016 - Sep 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: 79 wins, 57 draws, 123 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 21 | 7/4/10 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A26 | English Opening | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Jorcerys Montilla Reyes | 2,094 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 1-25 | D33 |
| Jan 2026 | Yao Zen Markis Tew | 2,070 | Bob Wade 2026 | Peter Weir Masters | E10 |
| Jul 2026 | Henry Slater-Jones | 1,989 | NZ North Island Championship 2026 | D35 |
| Jan 2023 | Ollie Archer | 1,960 | 130th ch-NZL Open A | B17 |
| Jan 2026 | Quentin J.F. Johnson | 1,959 | 133rd ch-NZL Open | A08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Trundle Reserves | 2020 | 27 | 7 | 1,544 |
| Auckland Morrison Memorial | 2020 | 14 | 6 | 1,754 |
| 35th Wch U20 Girls | 2017 | 11 | 0.5 | 1,438 |
| 130th ch-NZL Open A | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,012 |
| Olympiad Women-42 | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1,681 |
| George Trundle Talents | 2018 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,532 |
| 133rd ch-NZL Open | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,862 |
| 122nd ch-NZL Open | 2015 | 9 | 3 | 1,387 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nadia Braganza's chess games?
259 games by Nadia Braganza, from Feb 2016 to Sep 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 Nadia Braganza has played.
What does Nadia Braganza play on the first move as White?
Across 131 games with White in our database, Nadia Braganza opens with 1.e4 (73% of games), 1.c4 (18% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nadia Braganza answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (61% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Nadia Braganza play as White?
As White, Nadia Braganza's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening (10 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 131 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nadia Braganza play as Black?
As Black, Nadia Braganza most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (21 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 128 games.
What is Nadia Braganza's FIDE rating?
Nadia Braganza is currently rated 1,916 in classical chess, 1,813 in rapid and 1,749 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,928 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Nadia Braganza played?
Our database contains 259 games by Nadia Braganza, covering Feb 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 79 wins, 57 draws, 123 losses (30.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nadia Braganza?
259 games by Nadia Braganza 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.