Prepare against Visakh N R
GM · India · World #459 classical · FIDE ID 25012223
When preparing against Visakh N R, expect 1.d4 in 40% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (48% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (85%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Closed as Black, 28.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 1,876 games by Visakh N R, covering Sep 2009 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Visakh N R's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Visakh 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 | 2,520 | 2,566 | Nov 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,415 | 2,466 | Jun 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,459 | 2,479 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,876 | 961 | 523 | 392 | 51.2% |
| As White | 934 | 523 | 245 | 166 | 56.0% |
| As Black | 942 | 438 | 278 | 226 | 46.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Visakh N R's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Visakh N R's side.
First moves as White (934 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 370 | 39.6% | 64.9% |
| e4 | 332 | 35.5% | 72.4% |
| Nf3 | 131 | 14.0% | 70.2% |
| c4 | 97 | 10.4% | 72.2% |
| e3 | 2 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 40% of White games, 64.9% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — R usually continues c4 (62.8% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — R usually continues c4 (68.0% score)
- …e6 (2% of these games) — R usually continues c4 (90.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 36% of White games, 72.4% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — R usually continues Nf3 (75.2% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — R usually continues Nf3 (65.8% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — R usually continues d4 (73.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (423 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 202 | 47.8% | 60.4% |
| e5 | 136 | 32.2% | 61.8% |
| c6 | 61 | 14.4% | 63.1% |
| e6 | 7 | 1.7% | 64.3% |
| g6 | 6 | 1.4% | 83.3% |
| d6 | 5 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (340 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 290 | 85.3% | 62.4% |
| d5 | 35 | 10.3% | 67.1% |
| d6 | 12 | 3.5% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Visakh N R's chess games
All 1,876 games by Visakh N R in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - 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: 961 wins, 523 draws, 392 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 77 | 35/30/12 | 45.5% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 66 | 44/13/9 | 66.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 54 | 29/14/11 | 53.7% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 49 | 30/12/7 | 61.2% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 46 | 23/17/6 | 50.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 32 | 19/9/4 | 59.4% |
| E04 | Catalan | 30 | 23/5/2 | 76.7% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 24 | 12/4/8 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 24 | 11/8/5 | 45.8% |
| D02 | London System | 21 | 9/7/5 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 88 | 44/23/21 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 64 | 26/17/21 | 40.6% |
| E04 | Catalan | 55 | 25/19/11 | 45.5% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 36 | 20/7/9 | 55.6% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 36 | 17/10/9 | 47.2% |
| A13 | English Opening | 33 | 12/9/12 | 36.4% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 28 | 13/11/4 | 46.4% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 25 | 7/10/8 | 28.0% |
| D02 | London System | 24 | 11/8/5 | 45.8% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 23 | 10/9/4 | 43.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | Hans Moke Niemann | 2,734 | Titled Tue Early | C50 |
| Jan 2025 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 2,733 | Titled Tue Early | D78 |
| Feb 2022 | Nikita Vitiugov | 2,726 | Titled Tue Early | D31 |
| May 2021 | Dmitry Andreikin | 2,725 | Titled Tue | B40 |
| Mar 2023 | Daniil Dubov | 2,708 | Titled Tue Late | D28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 806 | 550 | 2,529 |
| ch-Commonwealth | 2024 | 36 | 21.5 | 2,386 |
| chT-TUR | 2023 | 24 | 12 | 2,552 |
| chT-SRB Premier | 2024 | 21 | 11 | 2,546 |
| Douglas IoM Open | 2017 | 18 | 10 | 2,435 |
| 23rd Bangkok Chess Club Open 2026 | Blitz | 2026 | 15 | 10 | 2,462 |
| MPL Indian Chess Tour N2 | 2022 | 14 | 3.5 | 2,356 |
| 50th Wch U20 | 2011 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,186 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Visakh N R's chess games?
1,876 games by Visakh N R, from Sep 2009 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 Visakh N R has played.
What does Visakh N R play on the first move as White?
Across 934 games with White in our database, Visakh N R opens with 1.d4 (40% of games), 1.e4 (36% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Visakh N R answers 1...c5 (48% of games), 1...e5 (32% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games).
What openings does Visakh N R play as White?
As White, Visakh N R's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (77 games, 45.5% win rate); Sicilian (66 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening (54 games, 53.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 934 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Visakh N R play as Black?
As Black, Visakh N R most often plays: Indian Defense (88 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (64 games, 40.6% win rate); Catalan (55 games, 45.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 942 games.
What is Visakh N R's FIDE rating?
Visakh N R is currently rated 2,520 in classical chess, 2,415 in rapid and 2,459 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,566 (Nov 2022).
How many games has Visakh N R played?
Our database contains 1,876 games by Visakh N R, covering Sep 2009 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 961 wins, 523 draws, 392 losses (51.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Visakh N R?
1,876 games by Visakh 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.