Prepare against Nashlen Govindasamy
CM · ZAF · World #16,589 classical · FIDE ID 14301318
Our database contains 79 games by Nashlen Govindasamy, covering Jan 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nashlen Govindasamy's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nashlen Govindasamy 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 | 2,089 | 2,089 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 33 | 22 | 24 | 41.8% |
| As White | 40 | 21 | 7 | 12 | 52.5% |
| As Black | 39 | 12 | 15 | 12 | 30.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nashlen Govindasamy's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nashlen Govindasamy's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 21 | 52.5% | 61.9% |
| d4 | 19 | 47.5% | 60.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 53% of White games, 61.9% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Govindasamy usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Govindasamy usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Govindasamy usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 48% of White games, 60.5% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Govindasamy usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Govindasamy usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Govindasamy usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 13 | 76.5% | 46.2% |
| e5 | 2 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 73.7% | 53.6% |
| d5 | 5 | 26.3% | 60.0% |
Nashlen Govindasamy's chess games
All 79 games by Nashlen Govindasamy in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2011 - 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: 33 wins, 22 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| E68 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B38 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E67 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | Old Indian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D60 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2013 | Andrew Brown | 2,281 | Commonwealth & RSA Open | A26 |
| Oct 2011 | Ali Valizadeh | 2,187 | 10th World U16 ol | A14 |
| Jul 2024 | Denis K Dupuis | 2,013 | 4th London Mindsports Open | E18 |
| Apr 2022 | Timothy Rogers | 1,986 | London Central Open A | E05 |
| Jul 2024 | Rithvik Deepak Ambattu | 1,978 | 4th London Mindsports Open | B11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South African Open | 2017 | 18 | 9.5 | 1,954 |
| ch-RSA U20 | 2016 | 11 | 9.5 | 1,888 |
| 4th London Mindsports Open | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 2,038 |
| 9th World U16 Olympiad | 2010 | 8 | 2 | 1,750 |
| 10th World U16 ol | 2011 | 8 | 5 | 2,043 |
| Commonwealth & RSA Open | 2013 | 6 | 3 | 2,228 |
| Durban Umhlanga | 2019 | 6 | 4 | 2,099 |
| London Central Open A | 2022 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,163 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nashlen Govindasamy's chess games?
79 games by Nashlen Govindasamy, from Jan 2011 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 Nashlen Govindasamy has played.
What does Nashlen Govindasamy play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Nashlen Govindasamy opens with 1.Nf3 (53% of games), 1.d4 (48% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nashlen Govindasamy answers 1...c6 (76% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games).
What openings does Nashlen Govindasamy play as White?
As White, Nashlen Govindasamy's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (11 games, 63.6% win rate); Réti Opening (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nashlen Govindasamy play as Black?
As Black, Nashlen Govindasamy most often plays: Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Nashlen Govindasamy's FIDE rating?
Nashlen Govindasamy is currently rated 2,089 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,089 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Nashlen Govindasamy played?
Our database contains 79 games by Nashlen Govindasamy, covering Jan 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 22 draws, 24 losses (41.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nashlen Govindasamy?
79 games by Nashlen Govindasamy 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.