Prepare against Rentala Nagendra
India · World #9,495 classical · FIDE ID 5000300
Our database contains 51 games by Rentala Nagendra, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Rentala Nagendra's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rentala Nagendra 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 | 2,178 | 2,340 | Apr 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 26 | 7 | 18 | 51.0% |
| As White | 26 | 14 | 3 | 9 | 53.8% |
| As Black | 25 | 12 | 4 | 9 | 48.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rentala Nagendra's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rentala Nagendra's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 57.7% | 56.7% |
| c4 | 9 | 34.6% | 66.7% |
| d4 | 2 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 58% of White games, 56.7% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Nagendra usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Nagendra usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Nagendra usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 35% of White games, 66.7% score
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Nagendra usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Nagendra usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Nagendra usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 63.6% | 71.4% |
| d5 | 2 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 18.2% | 100.0% |
Rentala Nagendra's chess games
All 51 games by Rentala Nagendra in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 26 wins, 7 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A12 | English Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A12 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D29 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2005 | Lev Milman | 2,434 | USA-chT Amateur East | C91 |
| Jan 1993 | Guenther Beikert | 2,415 | 65th ch-GER | E11 |
| Jan 1993 | Matthias Schurade | 2,370 | 48th ch-Schleswig Holstein | A55 |
| Jan 1993 | Sven Leiser | 2,360 | 48th ch-Schleswig Holstein | A25 |
| Jan 1993 | Hannes Knuth | 2,360 | 65th ch-GER | D29 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65th ch-GER | 1993 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,491 |
| 48th ch-Schleswig Holstein | 1993 | 9 | 8 | 2,621 |
| Olympiad-25 | 1982 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,323 |
| USA-chT Amateur East | 2006 | 6 | 5.5 | 2,642 |
| 41st World Open | 2013 | 5 | 1 | 2,141 |
| Las Vegas National Open | 2010 | 5 | 3 | 2,396 |
| Marshall March Under 2400 | 2026 | 3 | 2 | 1,987 |
| Philadelphia Open | 2011 | 3 | 1 | 2,069 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rentala Nagendra's chess games?
51 games by Rentala Nagendra, from Apr 2003 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 Rentala Nagendra has played.
What does Rentala Nagendra play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Rentala Nagendra opens with 1.e4 (58% of games), 1.c4 (35% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rentala Nagendra answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games).
What openings does Rentala Nagendra play as White?
As White, Rentala Nagendra's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rentala Nagendra play as Black?
As Black, Rentala Nagendra most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Rentala Nagendra's FIDE rating?
Rentala Nagendra is currently rated 2,178 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,340 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Rentala Nagendra played?
Our database contains 51 games by Rentala Nagendra, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 7 draws, 18 losses (51.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rentala Nagendra?
51 games by Rentala Nagendra 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.