Prepare against P V Nandhidhaa
WGM · India · World #7,095 classical · FIDE ID 5050847
Our database contains 1,333 games by P V Nandhidhaa, covering Jan 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find P V Nandhidhaa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout P V Nandhidhaa 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 | 2,223 | 2,380 | Mar 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,096 | 2,209 | May 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,119 | 2,209 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,333 | 545 | 304 | 484 | 40.9% |
| As White | 652 | 286 | 152 | 214 | 43.9% |
| As Black | 681 | 259 | 152 | 270 | 38.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of P V Nandhidhaa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from P V Nandhidhaa's side.
First moves as White (652 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 496 | 76.1% | 54.7% |
| Nf3 | 67 | 10.3% | 60.4% |
| b3 | 57 | 8.7% | 59.6% |
| d4 | 29 | 4.4% | 55.2% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 54.7% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Nandhidhaa usually continues Nf3 (49.7% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Nandhidhaa usually continues Nf3 (59.7% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Nandhidhaa usually continues d4 (59.6% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 10% of White games, 60.4% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Nandhidhaa usually continues g3 (59.4% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Nandhidhaa usually continues g3 (54.8% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Nandhidhaa usually continues g3 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (361 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 301 | 83.4% | 53.8% |
| e6 | 20 | 5.5% | 35.0% |
| d6 | 16 | 4.4% | 59.4% |
| e5 | 10 | 2.8% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 10 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 0.6% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (222 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 162 | 73.0% | 45.4% |
| d5 | 36 | 16.2% | 45.8% |
| c5 | 17 | 7.7% | 73.5% |
| d6 | 4 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
P V Nandhidhaa's chess games
All 1,333 games by P V Nandhidhaa in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2007 - 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: 545 wins, 304 draws, 484 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 60 | 19/13/28 | 31.7% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 57 | 21/19/17 | 36.8% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 55 | 28/8/19 | 50.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 50 | 19/17/14 | 38.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 34 | 19/5/10 | 55.9% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 26 | 11/5/10 | 42.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 24 | 12/6/6 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 22 | 6/7/9 | 27.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 17 | 8/3/6 | 47.1% |
| C01 | French Defense | 15 | 10/4/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 167 | 72/37/58 | 43.1% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 53 | 20/13/20 | 37.7% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 46 | 17/8/21 | 37.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 39 | 14/7/18 | 35.9% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 30 | 13/5/12 | 43.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 28 | 14/4/10 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 22 | 4/7/11 | 18.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 21 | 12/5/4 | 57.1% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 21 | 7/3/11 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 20 | 5/5/10 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2020 | Praggnanandhaa R | 2,602 | 18th Gibraltar Masters | B57 |
| Dec 2016 | Jonathan Hawkins | 2,590 | 8th London Classic Open | D58 |
| Mar 2021 | Yannick Pelletier | 2,581 | EU-Cup Online Gr-D | B12 |
| Dec 2020 | Mariya Muzychuk | 2,544 | EU-Cup Online Final w | D00 |
| Dec 2019 | Erigaisi Arjun | 2,544 | 3rd Montebelluna Cup | D38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 116 | 48.5 | 2,232 |
| ch-Asia U20 Girls | 2016 | 41 | 27.5 | 2,125 |
| ch-Commonwealth | 2025 | 33 | 14.5 | 2,171 |
| Speed Chess w Q2 | 2021 | 26 | 12.5 | 2,233 |
| Speed Chess w Q4 | 2021 | 22 | 12.5 | 2,294 |
| Wch U14 Girls | 2010 | 22 | 15.5 | 2,097 |
| Speed Chess w Q5 | 2021 | 22 | 10.5 | 2,202 |
| Speed Chess w Q3 | 2021 | 21 | 9.5 | 2,043 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: J Saranya (12 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find P V Nandhidhaa's chess games?
1,333 games by P V Nandhidhaa, from Jan 2007 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 P V Nandhidhaa has played.
What does P V Nandhidhaa play on the first move as White?
Across 652 games with White in our database, P V Nandhidhaa opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games), 1.b3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, P V Nandhidhaa answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games).
What openings does P V Nandhidhaa play as White?
As White, P V Nandhidhaa's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (60 games, 31.7% win rate); Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (57 games, 36.8% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (55 games, 50.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 652 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does P V Nandhidhaa play as Black?
As Black, P V Nandhidhaa most often plays: Sicilian (167 games, 43.1% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (53 games, 37.7% win rate); Indian Defense (46 games, 37.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 681 games.
What is P V Nandhidhaa's FIDE rating?
P V Nandhidhaa is currently rated 2,223 in classical chess, 2,096 in rapid and 2,119 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,380 (Mar 2025).
How many games has P V Nandhidhaa played?
Our database contains 1,333 games by P V Nandhidhaa, covering Jan 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 545 wins, 304 draws, 484 losses (40.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against P V Nandhidhaa?
1,333 games by P V Nandhidhaa 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.