Prepare against S D Nadev Insara
LKA · World #24,445 classical · FIDE ID 29932050
When preparing against S D Nadev Insara, expect 1.c4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%).
Our database contains 31 games by S D Nadev Insara, covering Nov 2018 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find S D Nadev Insara's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout S D Nadev Insara 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 | 2,023 | 2,046 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,829 | 1,829 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,939 | 1,939 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 22.6% |
| As White | 15 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 26.7% |
| As Black | 16 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 18.8% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2018-2026): 1,107 rated games against 688 different opponents, across 130 events in 3 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 607 | 292 | 193 | 122 | 48.1% | 1,592 | 1,671 | 25 |
| Rapid | 101 | 49 | 16 | 36 | 48.5% | 1,394 | 1,394 | 11 |
| Blitz | 261 | 156 | 30 | 75 | 59.8% | 1,491 | 1,594 | 12 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 352 | 77 | 110 | 165 | 21.9% |
| Against lower-rated | 545 | 364 | 119 | 62 | 66.8% |
Wins over titled players: 3 vs IM · 4 vs FM · 15 vs CM · 2 vs WFM.
Tournament wins
5 tournament wins from 126 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 123 | 62 | 47 | 14 | 1,791 | 1,943 |
| 2025 | 131 | 72 | 29 | 30 | 1,765 | 1,887 |
| 2024 | 243 | 123 | 60 | 60 | 1,696 | 1,788 |
| 2023 | 243 | 148 | 50 | 45 | 1,359 | 1,502 |
| 2022 | 133 | 76 | 28 | 29 | 1,308 | 1,423 |
| 2020 | 49 | 24 | 12 | 13 | 1,347 | 1,297 |
| 2019 | 111 | 46 | 25 | 40 | 1,292 | 1,113 |
| 2018 | 74 | 32 | 13 | 29 | 1,220 | 1,032 |
Where S D Nadev Insara has played
Sri Lanka (126) · Thailand (3) · India (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of S D Nadev Insara's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from S D Nadev Insara's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 11 | 73.3% | 40.9% |
| d4 | 3 | 20.0% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 73% of White games, 40.9% score
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Insara usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (27% of these games) — Insara usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Insara usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 20% of White games, 66.7% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Insara usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 77.8% | 28.6% |
| e5 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 80.0% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
S D Nadev Insara's chess games
All 31 games by S D Nadev Insara in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2018 - Oct 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: 7 wins, 11 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A38 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D22 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | T H D Thisarindu Induwara | 2,110 | Sri Lanka National Chess Championship 2026 | Open | D38 |
| Apr 2026 | K E Dineth Sandaruwan | 1,949 | Sri Lanka National Chess Championship 2026 | Open | D38 |
| Jun 2023 | Chandra Sudarman S. Pitigala | 1,917 | Colombo Katubedda Open | B40 |
| Jul 2023 | Pesandu Rashmitha Liyanage | 1,893 | Colombo Katubedda Open | D35 |
| Jun 2024 | Meshal Alhejab | 1,837 | 61st Wch U20 | A28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61st Wch U20 | 2024 | 11 | 4 | 1,861 |
| Sri Lanka National Chess Championship 2026 | Open | 2026 | 10 | 4 | 1,965 |
| Colombo Katubedda Open | 2023 | 4 | 2 | 1,849 |
| 61st World Juniors 2024 | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,549 |
| Jaffna Open | 2023 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,055 |
| ch-SRI Dini | 2024 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,632 |
| ch-SRI B | 2023 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,777 |
| Sri Lanka National Team Championships 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,894 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find S D Nadev Insara's chess games?
31 games by S D Nadev Insara, from Nov 2018 to Oct 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 S D Nadev Insara has played.
What does S D Nadev Insara play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, S D Nadev Insara opens with 1.c4 (73% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, S D Nadev Insara answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does S D Nadev Insara play as White?
As White, S D Nadev Insara's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does S D Nadev Insara play as Black?
As Black, S D Nadev Insara most often plays: Catalan (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is S D Nadev Insara's FIDE rating?
S D Nadev Insara is currently rated 2,023 in classical chess, 1,829 in rapid and 1,939 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,046 (Apr 2026).
How many games has S D Nadev Insara played?
Our database contains 31 games by S D Nadev Insara, covering Nov 2018 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 11 draws, 13 losses (22.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against S D Nadev Insara?
31 games by S D Nadev Insara 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.