Prepare against Nathan Binu
United Kingdom · World #97,356 classical · FIDE ID 343407250
When preparing against Nathan Binu, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Nathan Binu, covering Aug 2022 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nathan Binu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nathan Binu 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 | 1,738 | 1,760 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 33.3% |
| As White | 14 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 16 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nathan Binu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nathan Binu's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (36% of these games) — Binu usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Binu usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Binu usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 66.7% | 58.3% |
| c5 | 3 | 33.3% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 100.0% | 100.0% |
Nathan Binu's chess games
All 30 games by Nathan Binu in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2022 - 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: 10 wins, 12 draws, 8 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C87 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Spencer Lawrence | 1,760 | ch-BCF AM U1900 Open | C42 |
| Jul 2024 | Kacper Drukarczyk | 1,673 | ch-BCF PM U2050 Open | C65 |
| Aug 2023 | Peter Kasprowicz | 1,570 | Berkshire Berks & Bucks Open C | D02 |
| Jun 2022 | Charles Rigby | 1,452 | Hammersmith CC Open U1500 | D02 |
| Aug 2023 | Krish Keshari | 1,296 | Berkshire Berks & Bucks Open C | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ENG U12 | 2022 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,564 |
| Berkshire Berks & Bucks Open C | 2023 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,582 |
| ch-BCF AM U1900 Open | 2024 | 6 | 3 | 1,796 |
| ch-BCF PM U2050 Open | 2024 | 6 | 2 | 1,580 |
| Hammersmith CC Open U1500 | 2022 | 5 | 4 | 1,469 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nathan Binu's chess games?
30 games by Nathan Binu, from Aug 2022 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 Nathan Binu has played.
What does Nathan Binu play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Nathan Binu opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nathan Binu answers 1...e5 (67% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Nathan Binu play as White?
As White, Nathan Binu's most-played openings in our database are: French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nathan Binu play as Black?
As Black, Nathan Binu most often plays: Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Nathan Binu's FIDE rating?
Nathan Binu is currently rated 1,738 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,760 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Nathan Binu played?
Our database contains 30 games by Nathan Binu, covering Aug 2022 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 12 draws, 8 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nathan Binu?
30 games by Nathan Binu 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.