Prepare against Nelunika Methmani
WIM · LKA · World #92,659 classical · FIDE ID 9910050
When preparing against Nelunika Methmani, expect 1.d4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 173 games by Nelunika Methmani, covering Nov 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nelunika Methmani's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nelunika Methmani 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 | 1,751 | 1,768 | Jul 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,802 | 1,803 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,728 | 1,728 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 173 | 70 | 28 | 75 | 40.5% |
| As White | 85 | 40 | 12 | 33 | 47.1% |
| As Black | 88 | 30 | 16 | 42 | 34.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nelunika Methmani's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nelunika Methmani's side.
First moves as White (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 80 | 94.1% | 53.8% |
| c4 | 3 | 3.5% | 66.7% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 53.8% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Methmani usually continues c4 (51.2% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Methmani usually continues c4 (48.1% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Methmani usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 4% of White games, 66.7% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Methmani usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Methmani usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Methmani usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 34 | 81.0% | 47.1% |
| g6 | 5 | 11.9% | 80.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 4.8% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 29 | 82.9% | 36.2% |
| d5 | 5 | 14.3% | 30.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Nelunika Methmani's chess games
All 173 games by Nelunika Methmani in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2010 - 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: 70 wins, 28 draws, 75 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Slav Defense | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 10 | 4/0/6 | 40.0% |
| D70 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E70 | Modern Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 15 | 4/5/6 | 26.7% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| A90 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E34 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E01 | Catalan | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2020 | Samuel Navarrete Espi | 2,251 | FISU World University | B90 |
| Sep 2016 | Viktoria Yakimenko | 2,160 | Wch U18 Girls | B32 |
| Feb 2013 | Sharmin Shirin Sultana | 1,990 | Asia zt 3.2 w | D94 |
| May 2015 | Mengli Ovezova | 1,931 | ch-World School U17 Girls 11th | E11 |
| Oct 2013 | S D Ranasinghe | 1,867 | ch-SRI w | D30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SRI w | 2019 | 76 | 41 | 1,638 |
| Wch U16 Girls | 2014 | 19 | 8 | 1,720 |
| chB-SRI w | 2022 | 11 | 7.5 | 1,562 |
| Wch U18 Girls | 2016 | 10 | 3 | 1,771 |
| ch-Asia Universities w | 2020 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,678 |
| ch-World School U15 Girls 8th | 2012 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,640 |
| FISU World University | 2020 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,028 |
| ch-Asia U18 Girls | 2016 | 8 | 4 | 1,864 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nelunika Methmani's chess games?
173 games by Nelunika Methmani, from Nov 2010 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 Nelunika Methmani has played.
What does Nelunika Methmani play on the first move as White?
Across 85 games with White in our database, Nelunika Methmani opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nelunika Methmani answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...g6 (12% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games), 1...f5 (3% of games).
What openings does Nelunika Methmani play as White?
As White, Nelunika Methmani's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (10 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 85 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nelunika Methmani play as Black?
As Black, Nelunika Methmani most often plays: Sicilian (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 88 games.
What is Nelunika Methmani's FIDE rating?
Nelunika Methmani is currently rated 1,751 in classical chess, 1,802 in rapid and 1,728 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,768 (Jul 2015).
How many games has Nelunika Methmani played?
Our database contains 173 games by Nelunika Methmani, covering Nov 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 70 wins, 28 draws, 75 losses (40.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nelunika Methmani?
173 games by Nelunika Methmani 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.