Prepare against Vishnu Singh
IM · TTO · World #8,458 classical · FIDE ID 7700946
When preparing against Vishnu Singh, expect 1.e4 in 55% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (85%).
Our database contains 96 games by Vishnu Singh, covering Jul 2009 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Vishnu Singh's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vishnu Singh 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 | 2,197 | 2,230 | May 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,037 | 2,064 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,167 | 2,167 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 43 | 21 | 32 | 44.8% |
| As White | 49 | 19 | 12 | 18 | 38.8% |
| As Black | 47 | 24 | 9 | 14 | 51.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vishnu Singh's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vishnu Singh's side.
First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 55.1% | 57.4% |
| d4 | 14 | 28.6% | 28.6% |
| c4 | 5 | 10.2% | 70.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 4.1% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 55% of White games, 57.4% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Singh usually continues Nc3 (57.1% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Singh usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Singh usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 29% of White games, 28.6% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Singh usually continues c4 (22.2% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Singh usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Singh usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 60.0% | 55.6% |
| e5 | 7 | 23.3% | 28.6% |
| d6 | 2 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 84.6% | 77.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
Vishnu Singh's chess games
All 96 games by Vishnu Singh in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 43 wins, 21 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E10 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A50 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A38 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A25 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C73 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A12 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2015 | Augusto Cesar Campos Jimenez | 2,353 | ch-Central America Carribean U20 | E43 |
| Dec 2014 | Emmanuel Jimenez Garcia | 2,240 | Central America U20 Open | A38 |
| Jan 2024 | Alex Winter Roach | 2,134 | San Fernando ChessWork | B09 |
| Feb 2017 | Conor E Murphy | 2,077 | ch-GRB Universities | A12 |
| Jan 2016 | Ollie Willson | 2,033 | 91st Hastings Masters Open | B24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91st Hastings Masters Open | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,098 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,133 |
| ch-Central America Carribean U20 | 2015 | 9 | 6 | 2,015 |
| ch-Caribbean U20 | 2010 | 9 | 1 | 1,797 |
| ch-Pan American U20 | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,124 |
| Caribbean Carnival U20 | 2014 | 7 | 7 | 2,088 |
| Port of Spain Knights Open | 2009 | 7 | 4 | 2,094 |
| San Fernando Truspec Lumkin Open | 2009 | 7 | 4 | 2,071 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vishnu Singh's chess games?
96 games by Vishnu Singh, from Jul 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 Vishnu Singh has played.
What does Vishnu Singh play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Vishnu Singh opens with 1.e4 (55% of games), 1.d4 (29% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vishnu Singh answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...e5 (23% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games).
What openings does Vishnu Singh play as White?
As White, Vishnu Singh's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vishnu Singh play as Black?
As Black, Vishnu Singh most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Vishnu Singh's FIDE rating?
Vishnu Singh is currently rated 2,197 in classical chess, 2,037 in rapid and 2,167 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,230 (May 2015).
How many games has Vishnu Singh played?
Our database contains 96 games by Vishnu Singh, covering Jul 2009 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 21 draws, 32 losses (44.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vishnu Singh?
96 games by Vishnu Singh 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.