Prepare against Naveen Kumar P
CM · India · World #11,889 classical · FIDE ID 25642200
Our database contains 94 games by Naveen Kumar P, covering Aug 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Naveen Kumar P's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Naveen Kumar P 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 | 2,143 | 2,190 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,963 | 1,974 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,926 | 2,038 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 23 | 24 | 47 | 24.5% |
| As White | 44 | 9 | 12 | 23 | 20.5% |
| As Black | 50 | 14 | 12 | 24 | 28.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Naveen Kumar P's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Naveen Kumar P's side.
First moves as White (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 37 | 84.1% | 35.1% |
| c4 | 4 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 84% of White games, 35.1% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — P usually continues c4 (36.1% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — P usually continues c4 (22.2% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — P usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 9% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (25% of these games) — P usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — P usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — P usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 52.0% | 30.8% |
| e6 | 10 | 40.0% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 92.9% | 23.1% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
Naveen Kumar P's chess games
All 94 games by Naveen Kumar P in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2016 - 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: 23 wins, 24 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 11 | 1/4/6 | 9.1% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Niclas Huschenbeth | 2,587 | Titled Tue | E35 |
| Oct 2025 | Samdan Samdanov | 2,294 | Titled Tue | D16 |
| Dec 2025 | Aleksa Petrovic | 2,291 | RUDAR 45 IM | A40 |
| Nov 2025 | Ethan Saya | 2,275 | 2nd 3-0 Thursday | C01 |
| May 2026 | Ketzetzis,G | 2,273 | 1st 3-0 Thu 28th May 2026 | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 22 | 8.5 | 2,171 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 28th May 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,052 |
| RUDAR 43 IM | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,262 |
| RUDAR 46 IM | 2025 | 9 | 3 | 2,144 |
| RUDAR 45 IM | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,163 |
| 41st Muensterland Open | 2024 | 8 | 5 | 2,227 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2025 | 7 | 3 | 2,229 |
| RUDAR 44 IM | 2025 | 6 | 0 | 1,913 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Naveen Kumar P's chess games?
94 games by Naveen Kumar P, from Aug 2016 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 Naveen Kumar P has played.
What does Naveen Kumar P play on the first move as White?
Across 44 games with White in our database, Naveen Kumar P opens with 1.d4 (84% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games), 1.b3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Naveen Kumar P answers 1...c5 (52% of games), 1...e6 (40% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (93% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games).
What openings does Naveen Kumar P play as White?
As White, Naveen Kumar P's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Naveen Kumar P play as Black?
As Black, Naveen Kumar P most often plays: Slav Defense (11 games, 9.1% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 50 games.
What is Naveen Kumar P's FIDE rating?
Naveen Kumar P is currently rated 2,143 in classical chess, 1,963 in rapid and 1,926 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,190 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Naveen Kumar P played?
Our database contains 94 games by Naveen Kumar P, covering Aug 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 24 draws, 47 losses (24.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Naveen Kumar P?
94 games by Naveen Kumar P 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.