Prepare against Vignesh N R
GM · India · World #494 classical · FIDE ID 25012215
Our database contains 1,286 games by Vignesh N R, covering Sep 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Vignesh N R's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vignesh N R 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 | 2,512 | 2,542 | Jun 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,381 | 2,386 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,453 | 2,456 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,286 | 579 | 450 | 257 | 45.0% |
| As White | 647 | 305 | 236 | 106 | 47.1% |
| As Black | 639 | 274 | 214 | 151 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vignesh N R's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vignesh N R's side.
First moves as White (648 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 319 | 49.2% | 65.0% |
| d4 | 217 | 33.5% | 61.1% |
| Nf3 | 77 | 11.9% | 76.6% |
| c4 | 28 | 4.3% | 73.2% |
| b3 | 4 | 0.6% | 62.5% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 49% of White games, 65.0% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — R usually continues Nf3 (64.9% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — R usually continues Nf3 (60.9% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — R usually continues d4 (55.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 33% of White games, 61.1% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — R usually continues c4 (62.1% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — R usually continues c4 (61.6% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — R usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (288 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 176 | 61.1% | 68.2% |
| e5 | 90 | 31.3% | 60.0% |
| c6 | 8 | 2.8% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 1.7% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (236 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 197 | 83.5% | 58.4% |
| d5 | 30 | 12.7% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 4 | 1.7% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 1.3% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Vignesh N R's chess games
All 1,286 games by Vignesh N R in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - 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: 579 wins, 450 draws, 257 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 57 | 27/15/15 | 47.4% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 45 | 22/13/10 | 48.9% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 40 | 26/11/3 | 65.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 32 | 13/12/7 | 40.6% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 27 | 10/13/4 | 37.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 26 | 8/12/6 | 30.8% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 22 | 8/10/4 | 36.4% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 20 | 11/8/1 | 55.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 19 | 9/8/2 | 47.4% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 18 | 11/7/0 | 61.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 86 | 52/22/12 | 60.5% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 37 | 13/16/8 | 35.1% |
| E04 | Catalan | 35 | 10/13/12 | 28.6% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 31 | 16/8/7 | 51.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 21 | 8/9/4 | 38.1% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 20 | 8/9/3 | 40.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 19 | 3/6/10 | 15.8% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 19 | 10/6/3 | 52.6% |
| D02 | London System | 18 | 8/8/2 | 44.4% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 17 | 5/7/5 | 29.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2021 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 2,770 | Titled Tue | D06 |
| Dec 2015 | Yi Wei | 2,730 | Qatar Masters Open | C79 |
| Apr 2018 | Martyn Kravtsiv | 2,680 | 2nd Sharjah Masters | C06 |
| Aug 2024 | Etienne Bacrot | 2,677 | Titled Tue Early | B62 |
| Mar 2017 | A.R. Saleh Salem | 2,652 | 1st Sharjah Masters | E12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 275 | 175.5 | 2,479 |
| ch-Commonwealth | 2025 | 30 | 20.5 | 2,389 |
| Qatar Masters Open | 2023 | 18 | 10 | 2,597 |
| 23rd Abu Dhabi Open | 2016 | 17 | 8.5 | 2,422 |
| 59th ch-IND | 2023 | 13 | 9 | 2,431 |
| 53rd Wch U20 | 2014 | 13 | 7 | 2,229 |
| 57th ch-IND | 2019 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,440 |
| Wch U18 | 2014 | 11 | 7 | 2,432 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vignesh N R's chess games?
1,286 games by Vignesh N R, from Sep 2009 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 Vignesh N R has played.
What does Vignesh N R play on the first move as White?
Across 648 games with White in our database, Vignesh N R opens with 1.e4 (49% of games), 1.d4 (33% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vignesh N R answers 1...c5 (61% of games), 1...e5 (31% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...f5 (2% of games).
What openings does Vignesh N R play as White?
As White, Vignesh N R's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (57 games, 47.4% win rate); Indian Defense (45 games, 48.9% win rate); Réti Opening (40 games, 65.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 647 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vignesh N R play as Black?
As Black, Vignesh N R most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (86 games, 60.5% win rate); Indian Defense (37 games, 35.1% win rate); Catalan (35 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 639 games.
What is Vignesh N R's FIDE rating?
Vignesh N R is currently rated 2,512 in classical chess, 2,381 in rapid and 2,453 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,542 (Jun 2024).
How many games has Vignesh N R played?
Our database contains 1,286 games by Vignesh N R, covering Sep 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 579 wins, 450 draws, 257 losses (45.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vignesh N R?
1,286 games by Vignesh N R 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.