Prepare against Swara Lakshmi S Nair
WFM · India · World #10,982 classical · FIDE ID 25629239
Our database contains 1,118 games by Swara Lakshmi S Nair, covering Dec 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Swara Lakshmi S Nair's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Swara Lakshmi S Nair 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 | 2,155 | 2,216 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,825 | 1,876 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,860 | 1,885 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,118 | 389 | 100 | 629 | 34.8% |
| As White | 554 | 201 | 51 | 302 | 36.3% |
| As Black | 564 | 188 | 49 | 327 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Swara Lakshmi S Nair's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Swara Lakshmi S Nair's side.
First moves as White (554 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 554 | 100.0% | 40.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 40.9% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Nair usually continues Nf3 (38.7% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Nair usually continues Nf3 (46.1% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Nair usually continues d4 (40.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (269 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 250 | 92.9% | 40.4% |
| e5 | 12 | 4.5% | 45.8% |
| e6 | 5 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (180 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 180 | 100.0% | 45.6% |
Swara Lakshmi S Nair's chess games
All 1,118 games by Swara Lakshmi S Nair in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 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: 389 wins, 100 draws, 629 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 84 | 19/4/61 | 22.6% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 68 | 24/8/36 | 35.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 55 | 28/4/23 | 50.9% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 41 | 22/3/16 | 53.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 27 | 11/2/14 | 40.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 23 | 4/2/17 | 17.4% |
| C22 | Center Game | 22 | 11/0/11 | 50.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 22 | 6/1/15 | 27.3% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 20 | 7/0/13 | 35.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 19 | 4/5/10 | 21.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 77 | 26/8/43 | 33.8% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 76 | 26/8/42 | 34.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 71 | 24/7/40 | 33.8% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 36 | 11/5/20 | 30.6% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 30 | 14/1/15 | 46.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 28 | 10/3/15 | 35.7% |
| A15 | English Opening | 23 | 5/1/17 | 21.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 22 | 1/2/19 | 4.5% |
| A45 | London System | 13 | 7/1/5 | 53.8% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Yair Parkhov | 2,523 | Titled Tue Late | D90 |
| Nov 2025 | Dmitriy Kushko | 2,449 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | B15 |
| Jul 2025 | Taron Shagbazyan | 2,446 | Grand Hotel Kielce Open | B12 |
| Jun 2025 | Lennis Martinez Ramirez | 2,442 | Titled Tue Late | A05 |
| Apr 2025 | Sergei Iskusnyh | 2,440 | Titled Tue Early | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 1,003 | 393 | 2,086 |
| Sardinia World Open A | 2026 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,306 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2025 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,116 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2025 | 11 | 5 | 2,109 |
| Abu Dhabi Masters Online | 2025 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,994 |
| Bratislava Norm Week 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 2 | 2,064 |
| Ustron Open Masters | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,100 |
| Bydgoszcz Open A | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,989 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Swara Lakshmi S Nair's chess games?
1,118 games by Swara Lakshmi S Nair, from Dec 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 Swara Lakshmi S Nair has played.
What does Swara Lakshmi S Nair play on the first move as White?
Across 554 games with White in our database, Swara Lakshmi S Nair opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Swara Lakshmi S Nair answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Swara Lakshmi S Nair play as White?
As White, Swara Lakshmi S Nair's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (84 games, 22.6% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (68 games, 35.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (55 games, 50.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 554 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Swara Lakshmi S Nair play as Black?
As Black, Swara Lakshmi S Nair most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (77 games, 33.8% win rate); Sicilian (76 games, 34.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (71 games, 33.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 564 games.
What is Swara Lakshmi S Nair's FIDE rating?
Swara Lakshmi S Nair is currently rated 2,155 in classical chess, 1,825 in rapid and 1,860 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,216 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Swara Lakshmi S Nair played?
Our database contains 1,118 games by Swara Lakshmi S Nair, covering Dec 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 389 wins, 100 draws, 629 losses (34.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Swara Lakshmi S Nair?
1,118 games by Swara Lakshmi S Nair 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.