Prepare against Robin J Nandi
United Kingdom · World #63,564 classical · FIDE ID 434604
When preparing against Robin J Nandi, expect 1.e4 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%).
Our database contains 162 games by Robin J Nandi, covering Oct 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Robin J Nandi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Robin J Nandi 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 | 1,843 | 2,019 | May 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,969 | 1,969 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,845 | 1,898 | Jul 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 162 | 58 | 30 | 74 | 35.8% |
| As White | 78 | 31 | 16 | 31 | 39.7% |
| As Black | 84 | 27 | 14 | 43 | 32.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Robin J Nandi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Robin J Nandi's side.
First moves as White (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 47 | 60.3% | 54.3% |
| d4 | 31 | 39.7% | 43.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 60% of White games, 54.3% score
- …e6 (30% of these games) — Nandi usually continues d4 (42.9% score)
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Nandi usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Nandi usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 40% of White games, 43.5% score
- …d5 (52% of these games) — Nandi usually continues c4 (46.7% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Nandi usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Nandi usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 36 | 85.7% | 38.9% |
| e6 | 6 | 14.3% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 82.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 13.8% | 50.0% |
Robin J Nandi's chess games
All 162 games by Robin J Nandi in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2013 - 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: 58 wins, 30 draws, 74 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Gambit | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2015 | M Paul Townsend | 2,249 | BCF-chT1c 1415 (4NCL) Promotion pool | C18 |
| Jan 2015 | Mark V Taylor | 2,068 | chT3S-BCF 1415 (4NCL) | C19 |
| Jan 2019 | Simon Spacapan | 2,061 | Gibraltar Challengers Open A | C54 |
| May 2018 | James Stevenson | 2,049 | 1st Basingstoke 4NCL Spring Bank Open B | A59 |
| May 2018 | Erika Orsagova | 2,040 | 1st Basingstoke 4NCL Spring Bank Open B | E11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle on Tyne Open | 2018 | 9 | 3 | 1,968 |
| Plzen Calliditas Open | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,701 |
| 1st Basingstoke 4NCL Spring Bank Open B | 2018 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,071 |
| Douglas IoM Major Open | 2017 | 7 | 4 | 1,906 |
| Isle of Man Major Open | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,826 |
| Basingstoke 4NCL Spring Bank 2nd U2050 | 2019 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,821 |
| chT3S-BCF 1314 (4NCL) | 2014 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,987 |
| Bedford e2e4 U2000 | 2013 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,813 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Robin J Nandi's chess games?
162 games by Robin J Nandi, from Oct 2013 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 Robin J Nandi has played.
What does Robin J Nandi play on the first move as White?
Across 78 games with White in our database, Robin J Nandi opens with 1.e4 (60% of games), 1.d4 (40% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Robin J Nandi answers 1...e5 (86% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Robin J Nandi play as White?
As White, Robin J Nandi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 78 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Robin J Nandi play as Black?
As Black, Robin J Nandi most often plays: Catalan (7 games, 42.9% win rate); King's Gambit (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 84 games.
What is Robin J Nandi's FIDE rating?
Robin J Nandi is currently rated 1,843 in classical chess, 1,969 in rapid and 1,845 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,019 (May 2015).
How many games has Robin J Nandi played?
Our database contains 162 games by Robin J Nandi, covering Oct 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 58 wins, 30 draws, 74 losses (35.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Robin J Nandi?
162 games by Robin J Nandi 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.