Prepare against Namitbir Singh Walia
IM · India · World #2,243 classical · FIDE ID 35071068
Our database contains 246 games by Namitbir Singh Walia, covering Jan 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Namitbir Singh Walia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Namitbir Singh Walia 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 | 2,371 | 2,408 | Feb 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,190 | 2,239 | Apr 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,217 | 2,239 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 246 | 96 | 50 | 100 | 39.0% |
| As White | 118 | 51 | 17 | 50 | 43.2% |
| As Black | 128 | 45 | 33 | 50 | 35.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Namitbir Singh Walia's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Namitbir Singh Walia's side.
First moves as White (118 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 113 | 95.8% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 5 | 4.2% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Walia usually continues Nf3 (44.7% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Walia usually continues Nf3 (52.4% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Walia usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 60.0% score
- …d5 (60% of these games) — Walia usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Walia usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 65 | 94.2% | 46.9% |
| c6 | 4 | 5.8% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 22 | 55.0% | 63.6% |
| Nf6 | 17 | 42.5% | 32.4% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
Namitbir Singh Walia's chess games
All 246 games by Namitbir Singh Walia in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2013 - 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: 96 wins, 50 draws, 100 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B54 | Sicilian | 20 | 9/1/10 | 45.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 28 | 8/10/10 | 28.6% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 17 | 7/3/7 | 41.2% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D79 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C46 | Four Knights Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Visakh N R | 2,552 | 6th Maurice David | A05 |
| Oct 2025 | Remy Degraeve | 2,464 | 6th Maurice David | C79 |
| Jan 2025 | Gaston Needleman | 2,429 | Titled Tue Early | C77 |
| Feb 2025 | Alexei Belov | 2,421 | Titled Tue Early | C77 |
| Mar 2025 | Arystan Isanzhulov | 2,416 | Aeroflot Open A | C46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 159 | 82.5 | 2,277 |
| Ivi GP Chess 2025 | 2025 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,289 |
| Fujairah Global Masters | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,249 |
| RUDAR 11 GM | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 2,345 |
| 31st Abu Dhabi Masters | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,354 |
| Fagernes GM Swiss Aut | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,296 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 8 | 3 | 2,119 |
| Aeroflot Open A | 2025 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,286 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Namitbir Singh Walia's chess games?
246 games by Namitbir Singh Walia, from Jan 2013 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 Namitbir Singh Walia has played.
What does Namitbir Singh Walia play on the first move as White?
Across 118 games with White in our database, Namitbir Singh Walia opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Namitbir Singh Walia answers 1...e5 (94% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (55% of games), 1...Nf6 (43% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games).
What openings does Namitbir Singh Walia play as White?
As White, Namitbir Singh Walia's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (20 games, 45.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (10 games, 60.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 118 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Namitbir Singh Walia play as Black?
As Black, Namitbir Singh Walia most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (28 games, 28.6% win rate); Slav Defense (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (13 games, 53.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 128 games.
What is Namitbir Singh Walia's FIDE rating?
Namitbir Singh Walia is currently rated 2,371 in classical chess, 2,190 in rapid and 2,217 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,408 (Feb 2024).
How many games has Namitbir Singh Walia played?
Our database contains 246 games by Namitbir Singh Walia, covering Jan 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 96 wins, 50 draws, 100 losses (39.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Namitbir Singh Walia?
246 games by Namitbir Singh Walia 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.