Prepare against Vaseegaran Nandhakumar
FM · United States · World #7,118 classical · FIDE ID 30946409
Our database contains 109 games by Vaseegaran Nandhakumar, covering Jan 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Vaseegaran Nandhakumar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vaseegaran Nandhakumar 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 | 2,223 | 2,310 | May 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,942 | 1,942 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 109 | 28 | 34 | 47 | 25.7% |
| As White | 54 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 29.6% |
| As Black | 55 | 12 | 16 | 27 | 21.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vaseegaran Nandhakumar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vaseegaran Nandhakumar's side.
First moves as White (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 24 | 44.4% | 39.6% |
| d4 | 11 | 20.4% | 54.5% |
| c4 | 7 | 13.0% | 42.9% |
| e4 | 4 | 7.4% | 62.5% |
| b3 | 4 | 7.4% | 25.0% |
| g3 | 3 | 5.6% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 44% of White games, 39.6% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Nandhakumar usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Nandhakumar usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Nandhakumar usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 20% of White games, 54.5% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Nandhakumar usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Nandhakumar usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Nandhakumar usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 25 | 86.2% | 26.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 73.7% | 53.6% |
| g6 | 3 | 15.8% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Vaseegaran Nandhakumar's chess games
All 109 games by Vaseegaran Nandhakumar in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2019 - 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: 28 wins, 34 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| A10 | English Opening | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A39 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 14 | 1/4/9 | 7.1% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2024 | Volodymyr Vetoshko | 2,505 | Titled Tue Late | D31 |
| Jan 2024 | Rodrigo Rafael Vasquez Schroder | 2,475 | Titled Tue Late | A46 |
| Jan 2024 | Lennis Martinez Ramirez | 2,448 | Titled Tue Late | A05 |
| Mar 2024 | Benjamin Tang | 2,324 | Charlotte Spring IMB 2024 | B48 |
| Jul 2023 | Andrew Guo | 2,321 | Charlotte Super Open | E66 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 27 | 14.5 | 2,294 |
| Charlotte CCCSA Fall IM C | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,250 |
| Charlotte Spring IMB 2024 | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 2,374 |
| Las Vegas 1000 GM IM-B | 2024 | 9 | 2 | 2,013 |
| Austin Spring IM | 2024 | 9 | 2 | 2,017 |
| 17th Southwest Class | 2026 | 7 | 3 | 2,046 |
| National Open 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,427 |
| Charlotte Super Open | 2023 | 5 | 2 | 2,273 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vaseegaran Nandhakumar's chess games?
109 games by Vaseegaran Nandhakumar, from Jan 2019 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 Vaseegaran Nandhakumar has played.
What does Vaseegaran Nandhakumar play on the first move as White?
Across 54 games with White in our database, Vaseegaran Nandhakumar opens with 1.Nf3 (44% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vaseegaran Nandhakumar answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...g6 (16% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Vaseegaran Nandhakumar play as White?
As White, Vaseegaran Nandhakumar's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (9 games, 22.2% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 54 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vaseegaran Nandhakumar play as Black?
As Black, Vaseegaran Nandhakumar most often plays: Sicilian (14 games, 7.1% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 55 games.
What is Vaseegaran Nandhakumar's FIDE rating?
Vaseegaran Nandhakumar is currently rated 2,223 in classical chess and 1,942 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,310 (May 2024).
How many games has Vaseegaran Nandhakumar played?
Our database contains 109 games by Vaseegaran Nandhakumar, covering Jan 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 34 draws, 47 losses (25.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vaseegaran Nandhakumar?
109 games by Vaseegaran Nandhakumar 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.