Prepare against Sanjeeban Nayak
India · World #90,020 classical · FIDE ID 25028740
When preparing against Sanjeeban Nayak, expect 1.d4 in 45% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (29% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 44 games by Sanjeeban Nayak, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sanjeeban Nayak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sanjeeban Nayak 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 | 1,759 | 1,844 | Jan 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,879 | 1,879 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,780 | 1,830 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 17 | 5 | 22 | 38.6% |
| As White | 20 | 12 | 0 | 8 | 60.0% |
| As Black | 24 | 5 | 5 | 14 | 20.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sanjeeban Nayak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sanjeeban Nayak's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 9 | 45.0% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 40.0% | 75.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 15.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 45% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Nayak usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 40% of White games, 75.0% score
- …d5 (63% of these games) — Nayak usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Nayak usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …b6 (13% of these games) — Nayak usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 4 | 28.6% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 4 | 28.6% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 28.6% | 12.5% |
| b6 | 2 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 42.9% |
Sanjeeban Nayak's chess games
All 44 games by Sanjeeban Nayak in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - 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: 17 wins, 5 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D50 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2023 | J. Ramakrishna | 2,019 | 14th Bhubaneswar Open A | E49 |
| Aug 2017 | Kumar Ojha Rabindra | 1,795 | 20th ch-Asia Cities | A47 |
| Aug 2017 | Houd Al Houti | 1,783 | 20th ch-Asia Cities | B07 |
| Aug 2017 | Ting-Hao Wang | 1,746 | 20th ch-Asia Cities | D02 |
| Nov 2016 | Dasharathi Sahoo | 1,674 | Bhubaneswar Pillai Memorial | A06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhubaneswar Pillai Memorial | 2016 | 11 | 7 | 1,775 |
| 20th ch-Asia Cities | 2017 | 8 | 3 | 1,833 |
| 14th Bhubaneswar Open A | 2023 | 8 | 4 | 1,726 |
| ch-ECF Schools | 2024 | 5 | 1 | 1,516 |
| ch-Odisha 60th | 2019 | 4 | 2 | 1,580 |
| Kendrapara Umar Ali Memorial | 2017 | 4 | 1 | 1,846 |
| New Delhi Parsvnath Open B 17th | 2019 | 2 | 1.5 | 1,864 |
| 60th ch-IND | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 2,105 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sanjeeban Nayak's chess games?
44 games by Sanjeeban Nayak, from Sep 2010 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 Sanjeeban Nayak has played.
What does Sanjeeban Nayak play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Sanjeeban Nayak opens with 1.d4 (45% of games), 1.Nf3 (40% of games), 1.e4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sanjeeban Nayak answers 1...e6 (29% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...d6 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Sanjeeban Nayak play as White?
As White, Sanjeeban Nayak's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Nimzo-Larsen Attack (4 games, 100.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sanjeeban Nayak play as Black?
As Black, Sanjeeban Nayak most often plays: Pirc Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (4 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Sanjeeban Nayak's FIDE rating?
Sanjeeban Nayak is currently rated 1,759 in classical chess, 1,879 in rapid and 1,780 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,844 (Jan 2019).
How many games has Sanjeeban Nayak played?
Our database contains 44 games by Sanjeeban Nayak, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 5 draws, 22 losses (38.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sanjeeban Nayak?
44 games by Sanjeeban Nayak 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.