Prepare against Naveen Prabhu
United States · World #5,806 classical · FIDE ID 30939372
Our database contains 169 games by Naveen Prabhu, covering May 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Naveen Prabhu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Naveen Prabhu 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 | 2,253 | 2,277 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,289 | 2,289 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,186 | 2,186 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 169 | 58 | 27 | 84 | 34.3% |
| As White | 80 | 32 | 12 | 36 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 89 | 26 | 15 | 48 | 29.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Naveen Prabhu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Naveen Prabhu's side.
First moves as White (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 78 | 97.5% | 48.7% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 48.7% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Prabhu usually continues Nf3 (51.4% score)
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Prabhu usually continues Nf3 (41.3% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Prabhu usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Prabhu usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 17 | 43.6% | 29.4% |
| c6 | 15 | 38.5% | 56.7% |
| Nc6 | 5 | 12.8% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 26 | 83.9% | 38.5% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 16.1% | 10.0% |
Naveen Prabhu's chess games
All 169 games by Naveen Prabhu in the Chess.ceo database (May 2018 - 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: 58 wins, 27 draws, 84 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 12 | 4/1/7 | 33.3% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 13 | 3/2/8 | 23.1% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Kirk Ghazarian | 2,490 | Titled Tue Late | B67 |
| Apr 2022 | Jacek Stopa | 2,430 | 14th Foxwoods Open | C41 |
| Aug 2024 | Francisco Javier Munoz | 2,389 | Titled Tue Early | C54 |
| Aug 2024 | Alexander Velikanov | 2,387 | Titled Tue Early | C00 |
| May 2022 | Ruben Domingo Nunez | 2,382 | Titled Tue Late | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 54 | 21.5 | 2,229 |
| Charlotte Open | 2026 | 15 | 8 | 2,265 |
| 10th Dulles Cherry Blossom Open | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,178 |
| Charlotte Carolinas Open | 2024 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,917 |
| US Masters Open | 2019 | 8 | 2 | 2,018 |
| ch-North American U20 | 2024 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,024 |
| 14th Foxwoods Open | 2022 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,281 |
| Dulles Cherry Blossom Open | 2022 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,203 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Naveen Prabhu's chess games?
169 games by Naveen Prabhu, from May 2018 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 Prabhu has played.
What does Naveen Prabhu play on the first move as White?
Across 80 games with White in our database, Naveen Prabhu opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Naveen Prabhu answers 1...e6 (44% of games), 1...c6 (38% of games), 1...Nc6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (84% of games), 1...Nf6 (16% of games).
What openings does Naveen Prabhu play as White?
As White, Naveen Prabhu's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game: Classical Variation (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (8 games, 12.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 80 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Naveen Prabhu play as Black?
As Black, Naveen Prabhu most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Réti Opening (9 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 89 games.
What is Naveen Prabhu's FIDE rating?
Naveen Prabhu is currently rated 2,253 in classical chess, 2,289 in rapid and 2,186 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,277 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Naveen Prabhu played?
Our database contains 169 games by Naveen Prabhu, covering May 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 58 wins, 27 draws, 84 losses (34.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Naveen Prabhu?
169 games by Naveen Prabhu 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.