Prepare against Vedant Nayudu
Singapore · World #58,589 classical · FIDE ID 33369780
When preparing against Vedant Nayudu, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 40 games by Vedant Nayudu, covering Mar 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Vedant Nayudu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vedant Nayudu 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 | 1,861 | 1,975 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,729 | 1,729 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,833 | 1,833 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 13 | 6 | 21 | 32.5% |
| As White | 19 | 4 | 1 | 14 | 21.1% |
| As Black | 21 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vedant Nayudu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vedant Nayudu's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 100.0% | 23.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 23.7% score
- …e5 (42% of these games) — Nayudu usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (26% of these games) — Nayudu usually continues c3 (20.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Nayudu usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 8 | 100.0% | 68.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 100.0% | 75.0% |
Vedant Nayudu's chess games
All 40 games by Vedant Nayudu in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2022 - 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: 13 wins, 6 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Daut Havolli | 1,982 | 59th Biel Blitz Open 2026 | D00 |
| Jul 2026 | Dragoljub Mikavica | 1,979 | 59th Biel Blitz Open 2026 | A07 |
| Jul 2026 | Erik Heitmann | 1,949 | 59th Biel Blitz Open 2026 | B22 |
| Jul 2026 | Tomasz Hajduk | 1,921 | 59th Biel MTO 2026 | B12 |
| Jul 2026 | Noah Rosen | 1,921 | 59th Biel MTO 2026 | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59th Biel Blitz Open 2026 | 2026 | 12 | 5 | 2,000 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,851 |
| Reykjavik Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,861 |
| 59th Biel MTO 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 3 | 1,864 |
| Asian Individual 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,991 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vedant Nayudu's chess games?
40 games by Vedant Nayudu, from Mar 2022 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 Vedant Nayudu has played.
What does Vedant Nayudu play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Vedant Nayudu opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vedant Nayudu answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Vedant Nayudu play as White?
As White, Vedant Nayudu's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vedant Nayudu play as Black?
As Black, Vedant Nayudu most often plays: London System (4 games, 100.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Vedant Nayudu's FIDE rating?
Vedant Nayudu is currently rated 1,861 in classical chess, 1,729 in rapid and 1,833 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,975 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Vedant Nayudu played?
Our database contains 40 games by Vedant Nayudu, covering Mar 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 6 draws, 21 losses (32.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vedant Nayudu?
40 games by Vedant Nayudu 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.