Prepare against Narayan Venkatesh
FM · United States · World #4,500 classical · FIDE ID 30987881
When preparing against Narayan Venkatesh, expect 1.d4 in 69% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (40% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (69%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 16.7% over 24 games.
Our database contains 798 games by Narayan Venkatesh, covering Feb 2022 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Narayan Venkatesh's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Narayan Venkatesh 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 | 2,288 | 2,288 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,952 | 1,952 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,104 | 2,104 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 798 | 327 | 104 | 367 | 41.0% |
| As White | 397 | 192 | 53 | 152 | 48.4% |
| As Black | 401 | 135 | 51 | 215 | 33.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Narayan Venkatesh's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Narayan Venkatesh's side.
First moves as White (397 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 273 | 68.8% | 54.8% |
| Nf3 | 73 | 18.4% | 57.5% |
| c4 | 22 | 5.5% | 63.6% |
| e4 | 13 | 3.3% | 30.8% |
| b3 | 5 | 1.3% | 40.0% |
| d3 | 3 | 0.8% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 69% of White games, 54.8% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Venkatesh usually continues c4 (55.9% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Venkatesh usually continues c4 (53.2% score)
- …g6 (3% of these games) — Venkatesh usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 18% of White games, 57.5% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Venkatesh usually continues g3 (67.4% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Venkatesh usually continues g3 (52.9% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Venkatesh usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (187 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 74 | 39.6% | 39.2% |
| e5 | 63 | 33.7% | 48.4% |
| d6 | 18 | 9.6% | 36.1% |
| c5 | 13 | 7.0% | 53.8% |
| Nc6 | 8 | 4.3% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 5 | 2.7% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (121 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 83 | 68.6% | 38.6% |
| d6 | 14 | 11.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 10 | 8.3% | 35.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 4.1% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 2.5% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
Narayan Venkatesh's chess games
All 798 games by Narayan Venkatesh in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2022 - 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: 327 wins, 104 draws, 367 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 56 | 29/8/19 | 51.8% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 47 | 20/9/18 | 42.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 36 | 20/2/14 | 55.6% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 34 | 16/8/10 | 47.1% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 31 | 11/5/15 | 35.5% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 18 | 9/1/8 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 16 | 4/5/7 | 25.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 12 | 3/1/8 | 25.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 25 | 8/2/15 | 32.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 24 | 4/4/16 | 16.7% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 21 | 4/6/11 | 19.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 20 | 6/1/13 | 30.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 17 | 6/2/9 | 35.3% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 16 | 5/2/9 | 31.3% |
| E06 | Catalan | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 14 | 7/0/7 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 4/1/7 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 11 | 3/1/7 | 27.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | V Pranav | 2,666 | 2nd 3-0 Thu 23rd Jul 2026 | E40 |
| Oct 2024 | Jan Gustafsson | 2,604 | Titled Tue Late | E46 |
| Aug 2026 | Sina Movahed | 2,595 | 2nd 3-0 Thu 27th Aug 2026 | A40 |
| Dec 2024 | Mustafa Yilmaz | 2,574 | Titled Tue Late | A41 |
| Aug 2024 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 2,545 | Titled Tue Late | D36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 638 | 297.5 | 2,218 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 27th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 6 | 2,298 |
| Budapest 1 Week Mar IMB | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,178 |
| NY IMA President's Day | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,292 |
| CCCSA Fall IMC | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,378 |
| 2026 NY Marshall Labor Day | IM B Invitational | 2026 | 9 | 3 | 2,102 |
| Cornerstone Hols #2 IMA | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,220 |
| Marshall Summer Inv IMB | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,275 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Narayan Venkatesh's chess games?
798 games by Narayan Venkatesh, from Feb 2022 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 Narayan Venkatesh has played.
What does Narayan Venkatesh play on the first move as White?
Across 397 games with White in our database, Narayan Venkatesh opens with 1.d4 (69% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Narayan Venkatesh answers 1...e6 (40% of games), 1...e5 (34% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...d6 (12% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Narayan Venkatesh play as White?
As White, Narayan Venkatesh's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (56 games, 51.8% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (47 games, 42.6% win rate); Réti Opening (36 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 397 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Narayan Venkatesh play as Black?
As Black, Narayan Venkatesh most often plays: Pirc Defense (25 games, 32.0% win rate); Indian Defense (24 games, 16.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (21 games, 19.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 401 games.
What is Narayan Venkatesh's FIDE rating?
Narayan Venkatesh is currently rated 2,288 in classical chess, 1,952 in rapid and 2,104 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,288 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Narayan Venkatesh played?
Our database contains 798 games by Narayan Venkatesh, covering Feb 2022 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 327 wins, 104 draws, 367 losses (41.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Narayan Venkatesh?
798 games by Narayan Venkatesh 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.