Prepare against Sanjay Narayanan P S
CM · India · World #13,299 classical · FIDE ID 25154540
When preparing against Sanjay Narayanan P S, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Gambit Declined as Black, 0.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 111 games by Sanjay Narayanan P S, covering Feb 2020 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Sanjay Narayanan P S's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sanjay Narayanan P S 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 | 2,126 | 2,208 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,019 | 2,048 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,058 | 2,058 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 111 | 24 | 44 | 43 | 21.6% |
| As White | 54 | 15 | 20 | 19 | 27.8% |
| As Black | 57 | 9 | 24 | 24 | 15.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sanjay Narayanan P S's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sanjay Narayanan P S's side.
First moves as White (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 54 | 100.0% | 44.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 44.4% score
- …e5 (31% of these games) — S usually continues Nf3 (44.1% score)
- …c5 (26% of these games) — S usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …c6 (19% of these games) — S usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 100.0% | 36.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 26 | 100.0% | 32.7% |
Sanjay Narayanan P S's chess games
All 111 games by Sanjay Narayanan P S in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2020 - Sep 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: 24 wins, 44 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C44 | Italian Game | 14 | 1/8/5 | 7.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Philidor | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | St. George Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 16 | 0/9/7 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 2/5/5 | 16.7% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Nick Maatman | 2,408 | 61st Groningen Open | B12 |
| Apr 2025 | Branko Damljanovic | 2,381 | RUDAR 38 IM | B91 |
| Sep 2026 | David Berczes | 2,350 | SixDays Budapest Sept 2026 | IM-B | B00 |
| Apr 2025 | Yurii N. Khodko | 2,335 | RUDAR 38 IM | C02 |
| Sep 2026 | Vladislav Lymar | 2,334 | SixDays Budapest Sept 2026 | IM-B | B54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vezerkepzo Summer IM | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,157 |
| RUDAR 37 IM | 2025 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,977 |
| Wroclaw Open A | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,156 |
| FSIM July | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,159 |
| RUDAR 38 IM | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,321 |
| SixDays Budapest February 2026 - IM B | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,169 |
| SixDays Budapest Sept 2026 | IM-B | 2026 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,439 |
| SixDays Budapest Jan IM-B | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,223 |
Interactive opening tree from all 111 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sanjay Narayanan P S's chess games?
111 games by Sanjay Narayanan P S, from Feb 2020 to Sep 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 Sanjay Narayanan P S has played.
What does Sanjay Narayanan P S play on the first move as White?
Across 54 games with White in our database, Sanjay Narayanan P S opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sanjay Narayanan P S answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Sanjay Narayanan P S play as White?
As White, Sanjay Narayanan P S's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (14 games, 7.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (10 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 54 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sanjay Narayanan P S play as Black?
As Black, Sanjay Narayanan P S most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (16 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 57 games.
What is Sanjay Narayanan P S's FIDE rating?
Sanjay Narayanan P S is currently rated 2,126 in classical chess, 2,019 in rapid and 2,058 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,208 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Sanjay Narayanan P S played?
Our database contains 111 games by Sanjay Narayanan P S, covering Feb 2020 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 44 draws, 43 losses (21.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sanjay Narayanan P S?
111 games by Sanjay Narayanan P S 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.