Prepare against Niranjan Navalgund
FM · India · World #9,191 classical · FIDE ID 5030854
Our database contains 1,428 games by Niranjan Navalgund, covering Apr 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Niranjan Navalgund's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Niranjan Navalgund 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 | 2,183 | 2,378 | Mar 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,142 | 2,222 | Nov 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,238 | 2,296 | Jan 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,428 | 547 | 220 | 661 | 38.3% |
| As White | 712 | 282 | 113 | 317 | 39.6% |
| As Black | 716 | 265 | 107 | 344 | 37.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Niranjan Navalgund's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Niranjan Navalgund's side.
First moves as White (712 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 363 | 51.0% | 45.9% |
| e4 | 279 | 39.2% | 50.4% |
| Nf3 | 50 | 7.0% | 47.0% |
| c4 | 7 | 1.0% | 35.7% |
| e3 | 4 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 4 | 0.6% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 51% of White games, 45.9% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Navalgund usually continues c4 (40.2% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Navalgund usually continues Nf3 (53.4% score)
- …g6 (3% of these games) — Navalgund usually continues e4 (35.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 39% of White games, 50.4% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Navalgund usually continues d4 (55.8% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Navalgund usually continues Nf3 (52.1% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Navalgund usually continues Nc3 (53.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (342 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 228 | 66.7% | 47.6% |
| c5 | 61 | 17.8% | 44.3% |
| d5 | 17 | 5.0% | 47.1% |
| c6 | 10 | 2.9% | 5.0% |
| g6 | 8 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 4 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (232 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 192 | 82.8% | 48.4% |
| d5 | 29 | 12.5% | 37.9% |
| d6 | 3 | 1.3% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 3 | 1.3% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 0.9% | 25.0% |
Niranjan Navalgund's chess games
All 1,428 games by Niranjan Navalgund in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - Aug 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: 547 wins, 220 draws, 661 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 118 | 40/20/58 | 33.9% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 78 | 41/5/32 | 52.6% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 42 | 14/5/23 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 34 | 12/10/12 | 35.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 34 | 17/1/16 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 27 | 11/11/5 | 40.7% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 23 | 7/6/10 | 30.4% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 23 | 8/6/9 | 34.8% |
| C00 | French Defense | 21 | 11/1/9 | 52.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 21 | 8/3/10 | 38.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A50 | Indian Defense | 71 | 33/12/26 | 46.5% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 46 | 13/8/25 | 28.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 41 | 17/6/18 | 41.5% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 26 | 11/5/10 | 42.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 25 | 10/1/14 | 40.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 18 | 7/4/7 | 38.9% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 18 | 10/1/7 | 55.6% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 17 | 7/4/6 | 41.2% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 16 | 11/1/4 | 68.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 15 | 7/0/8 | 46.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2020 | Pavel Ponkratov | 2,628 | Titled Tue | A46 |
| Jul 2020 | Alexander Moiseenko | 2,620 | 33rd Leon Blitz Open | E00 |
| Apr 2020 | Arik Braun | 2,609 | Titled Tue | D33 |
| Jan 2022 | Vladimir Belov | 2,598 | Titled Tue | E14 |
| Mar 2021 | Aleksandr Shimanov | 2,597 | Titled Tue | D08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 843 | 397.5 | 2,268 |
| ch-Commonwealth | 2019 | 46 | 22 | 2,233 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2025 | 22 | 9 | 2,234 |
| Chess.com Bullet Open 1 | 2020 | 16 | 5.5 | 2,067 |
| 53rd Wch U20 | 2014 | 13 | 7 | 2,357 |
| 50th Wch U20 | 2011 | 13 | 5 | 2,140 |
| Wch U14 | 2008 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,091 |
| Wch U18 | 2012 | 11 | 6 | 2,240 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Niranjan Navalgund's chess games?
1,428 games by Niranjan Navalgund, from Apr 2005 to Aug 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 Niranjan Navalgund has played.
What does Niranjan Navalgund play on the first move as White?
Across 712 games with White in our database, Niranjan Navalgund opens with 1.d4 (51% of games), 1.e4 (39% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Niranjan Navalgund answers 1...e5 (67% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games).
What openings does Niranjan Navalgund play as White?
As White, Niranjan Navalgund's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (118 games, 33.9% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (78 games, 52.6% win rate); Indian Defense (42 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 712 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Niranjan Navalgund play as Black?
As Black, Niranjan Navalgund most often plays: Indian Defense (71 games, 46.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (46 games, 28.3% win rate); Italian Game (41 games, 41.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 716 games.
What is Niranjan Navalgund's FIDE rating?
Niranjan Navalgund is currently rated 2,183 in classical chess, 2,142 in rapid and 2,238 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,378 (Mar 2019).
How many games has Niranjan Navalgund played?
Our database contains 1,428 games by Niranjan Navalgund, covering Apr 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 547 wins, 220 draws, 661 losses (38.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Niranjan Navalgund?
1,428 games by Niranjan Navalgund 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.