Prepare against Vishva Nanugonda
United States · World #13,387 classical · FIDE ID 30961335
Our database contains 139 games by Vishva Nanugonda, covering Nov 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vishva Nanugonda's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vishva Nanugonda 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 | 2,124 | 2,156 | Nov 2023 |
| Blitz | 1,972 | 2,069 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 139 | 42 | 27 | 70 | 30.2% |
| As White | 69 | 25 | 15 | 29 | 36.2% |
| As Black | 70 | 17 | 12 | 41 | 24.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vishva Nanugonda's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vishva Nanugonda's side.
First moves as White (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 67 | 97.1% | 47.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 47.0% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Nanugonda usually continues c4 (47.2% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Nanugonda usually continues c4 (46.7% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Nanugonda usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Nanugonda usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Nanugonda usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 21 | 72.4% | 28.6% |
| c5 | 8 | 27.6% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 18 | 94.7% | 58.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Vishva Nanugonda's chess games
All 139 games by Vishva Nanugonda in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2019 - Jul 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: 42 wins, 27 draws, 70 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 17 | 4/3/10 | 23.5% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D50 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 8 | 0/0/8 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C46 | Four Knights Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | Julian Antonio Rojas Alarcon | 2,365 | Titled Tue Early | D85 |
| Apr 2025 | Miguel Ruiz Buendia | 2,353 | Titled Tue Early | A07 |
| Jun 2024 | Isaac Wang | 2,336 | Las Vegas 1000 GM GM-A | E33 |
| Sep 2023 | Jiangwei Yu | 2,333 | Sunnyvale Silicon Valley Fall Open | D50 |
| Aug 2025 | Muhammad Kamalsyah | 2,314 | Titled Tue Early | D78 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 70 | 34 | 2,188 |
| Sunnyvale Silicon Valley Fall Open | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,177 |
| Sunnyvale 1000 GM Thanksgiving IM2 | 2023 | 9 | 3 | 2,113 |
| Las Vegas 1000 GM GM-A | 2024 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,237 |
| Las Vegas 1000 GM Open | 2023 | 9 | 3 | 2,092 |
| San Francisco 1000 GM Memorial Day | 2024 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,175 |
| Cornerstone NY Swiss | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 2,009 |
| Sunnyvale 1000 GM Bona Open | 2023 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,127 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vishva Nanugonda's chess games?
139 games by Vishva Nanugonda, from Nov 2019 to Jul 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 Vishva Nanugonda has played.
What does Vishva Nanugonda play on the first move as White?
Across 69 games with White in our database, Vishva Nanugonda opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vishva Nanugonda answers 1...e5 (72% of games), 1...c5 (28% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (95% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games).
What openings does Vishva Nanugonda play as White?
As White, Vishva Nanugonda's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (17 games, 23.5% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 69 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vishva Nanugonda play as Black?
As Black, Vishva Nanugonda most often plays: Slav Defense (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Réti Opening (8 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 70 games.
What is Vishva Nanugonda's FIDE rating?
Vishva Nanugonda is currently rated 2,124 in classical chess and 1,972 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,156 (Nov 2023).
How many games has Vishva Nanugonda played?
Our database contains 139 games by Vishva Nanugonda, covering Nov 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 42 wins, 27 draws, 70 losses (30.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vishva Nanugonda?
139 games by Vishva Nanugonda 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.