Prepare against Rohan Shan Tze Navaratnam
IM · MYS · World #4,141 classical · FIDE ID 5727413
When preparing against Rohan Shan Tze Navaratnam, expect 1.d4 in 51% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (90%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Gambit Declined as Black, 37.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 161 games by Rohan Shan Tze Navaratnam, covering Sep 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Rohan Shan Tze Navaratnam's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rohan Shan Tze Navaratnam 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 | 2,299 | 2,315 | Jul 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,148 | 2,148 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,194 | 2,195 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 161 | 49 | 46 | 66 | 30.4% |
| As White | 79 | 23 | 23 | 33 | 29.1% |
| As Black | 82 | 26 | 23 | 33 | 31.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rohan Shan Tze Navaratnam's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rohan Shan Tze Navaratnam's side.
First moves as White (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 40 | 50.6% | 45.0% |
| e4 | 35 | 44.3% | 41.4% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 5.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 51% of White games, 45.0% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Navaratnam usually continues Nf3 (39.3% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Navaratnam usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Navaratnam usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 44% of White games, 41.4% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Navaratnam usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Navaratnam usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Navaratnam usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 54.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 13 | 39.4% | 65.4% |
| e5 | 2 | 6.1% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 26 | 89.7% | 42.3% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 10.3% | 83.3% |
Rohan Shan Tze Navaratnam's chess games
All 161 games by Rohan Shan Tze Navaratnam in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2016 - 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: 49 wins, 46 draws, 66 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A39 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A50 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A35 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 16 | 6/3/7 | 37.5% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2022 | Nigel D Short | 2,610 | 20th Chiang Mai Open | C01 |
| Dec 2020 | Rautela Saksham | 2,480 | Wch FIDE Online U16 Asia qual | B22 |
| May 2021 | Mahdi Gholami Orimi | 2,430 | Asian Hybrid | B06 |
| Feb 2026 | Mieszko Mis | 2,379 | 2nd Cheadle FIDE Open Blitz 2026 | C02 |
| Jun 2022 | Krzysztof Chojnacki | 2,371 | Bydgoszcz Open A | D32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World ol U16 | 2019 | 16 | 6 | 2,105 |
| Bydgoszcz Open A | 2022 | 10 | 4 | 2,214 |
| Asian Hybrid | 2021 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,273 |
| Piestany Slovakia Open A | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 2,329 |
| Paracin Orbis Open | 2019 | 9 | 2 | 2,132 |
| 9th Ho Chi Minh City HD Bank Open | 2019 | 9 | 3 | 2,053 |
| 11th Penang Open | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 2,056 |
| 1st Heraklion Tal Memorial | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,293 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rohan Shan Tze Navaratnam's chess games?
161 games by Rohan Shan Tze Navaratnam, from Sep 2016 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 Rohan Shan Tze Navaratnam has played.
What does Rohan Shan Tze Navaratnam play on the first move as White?
Across 79 games with White in our database, Rohan Shan Tze Navaratnam opens with 1.d4 (51% of games), 1.e4 (44% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rohan Shan Tze Navaratnam answers 1...c5 (55% of games), 1...e6 (39% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (90% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games).
What openings does Rohan Shan Tze Navaratnam play as White?
As White, Rohan Shan Tze Navaratnam's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 79 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rohan Shan Tze Navaratnam play as Black?
As Black, Rohan Shan Tze Navaratnam most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 82 games.
What is Rohan Shan Tze Navaratnam's FIDE rating?
Rohan Shan Tze Navaratnam is currently rated 2,299 in classical chess, 2,148 in rapid and 2,194 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,315 (Jul 2023).
How many games has Rohan Shan Tze Navaratnam played?
Our database contains 161 games by Rohan Shan Tze Navaratnam, covering Sep 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 49 wins, 46 draws, 66 losses (30.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rohan Shan Tze Navaratnam?
161 games by Rohan Shan Tze Navaratnam 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.