Prepare against Samrug Narayanan
IM · United States · World #1,149 classical · FIDE ID 30914051
When preparing against Samrug Narayanan, expect 1.e4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (47% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as Black, 20.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 422 games by Samrug Narayanan, covering Oct 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Samrug Narayanan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Samrug Narayanan 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 | 2,439 | 2,453 | Aug 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,317 | 2,317 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 422 | 149 | 122 | 149 | 35.3% |
| As White | 214 | 89 | 57 | 66 | 41.6% |
| As Black | 208 | 60 | 65 | 83 | 28.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Samrug Narayanan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Samrug Narayanan's side.
First moves as White (214 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 193 | 90.2% | 55.2% |
| d4 | 19 | 8.9% | 60.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 55.2% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Narayanan usually continues Nf3 (56.6% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Narayanan usually continues Nf3 (55.1% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Narayanan usually continues d4 (58.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 60.5% score
- …Nf6 (68% of these games) — Narayanan usually continues c4 (65.4% score)
- …d5 (16% of these games) — Narayanan usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Narayanan usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (100 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 47 | 47.0% | 43.6% |
| e6 | 45 | 45.0% | 31.1% |
| c6 | 4 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 4.0% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 35 | 67.3% | 42.9% |
| Nf6 | 17 | 32.7% | 58.8% |
Samrug Narayanan's chess games
All 422 games by Samrug Narayanan in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2015 - 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: 149 wins, 122 draws, 149 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 36 | 18/5/13 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 22 | 10/4/6 | 45.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 18 | 8/6/4 | 44.4% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 17 | 11/2/4 | 64.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B07 | Philidor | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E05 | Catalan | 22 | 8/7/7 | 36.4% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 17 | 4/6/7 | 23.5% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 16 | 5/2/9 | 31.3% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 15 | 3/7/5 | 20.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 13 | 2/3/8 | 15.4% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 11 | 0/5/6 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 9 | 1/1/7 | 11.1% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | S Khanin | 2,595 | 53rd Annual World Open | C84 |
| Nov 2024 | Guillermo Vazquez | 2,569 | US Chess Masters 2024 | A05 |
| Jun 2026 | Can,Isik | 2,565 | Kasparov CF Open 2026 | B07 |
| Aug 2026 | Andersen,Mad | 2,559 | Granada Chess Open 2026 | B90 |
| May 2020 | Erigaisi Arjun | 2,559 | 8th PNWCC Online blitz JP | B52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall Summer Inv GMA | 2026 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,529 |
| Chess.com Bullet Open 2 | 2020 | 13 | 3.5 | 2,134 |
| Las Vegas National Open | 2024 | 13 | 3.5 | 2,282 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 11 | 6 | 2,373 |
| 31st Abu Dhabi Blitz Open | 2025 | 11 | 8 | 2,472 |
| Charlotte Open | 2021 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,269 |
| Granada Chess Open 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,501 |
| Los Angeles Labor Day IM | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,295 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Samrug Narayanan's chess games?
422 games by Samrug Narayanan, from Oct 2015 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 Samrug Narayanan has played.
What does Samrug Narayanan play on the first move as White?
Across 214 games with White in our database, Samrug Narayanan opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games), 1.c4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Samrug Narayanan answers 1...e5 (47% of games), 1...e6 (45% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Samrug Narayanan play as White?
As White, Samrug Narayanan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (36 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (22 games, 45.5% win rate); Sicilian (18 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 214 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Samrug Narayanan play as Black?
As Black, Samrug Narayanan most often plays: Catalan (22 games, 36.4% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense (17 games, 23.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (16 games, 31.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 208 games.
What is Samrug Narayanan's FIDE rating?
Samrug Narayanan is currently rated 2,439 in classical chess and 2,317 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,453 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Samrug Narayanan played?
Our database contains 422 games by Samrug Narayanan, covering Oct 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 149 wins, 122 draws, 149 losses (35.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Samrug Narayanan?
422 games by Samrug Narayanan 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.