Prepare against Vivek Nambiar
India · World #67,434 classical · FIDE ID 5005329
When preparing against Vivek Nambiar, expect 1.Nf3 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (63%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 40.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 130 games by Vivek Nambiar, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vivek Nambiar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vivek Nambiar 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 | 1,830 | 2,230 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,813 | 2,149 | Dec 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,817 | 1,878 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 130 | 41 | 27 | 62 | 31.5% |
| As White | 69 | 22 | 15 | 32 | 31.9% |
| As Black | 61 | 19 | 12 | 30 | 31.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vivek Nambiar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vivek Nambiar's side.
First moves as White (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 47 | 68.1% | 40.4% |
| c4 | 14 | 20.3% | 64.3% |
| e4 | 6 | 8.7% | 25.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 68% of White games, 40.4% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Nambiar usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Nambiar usually continues c4 (45.8% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Nambiar usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 20% of White games, 64.3% score
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Nambiar usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Nambiar usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (14% of these games) — Nambiar usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 28 | 84.8% | 39.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 63.2% | 29.2% |
| e6 | 7 | 36.8% | 50.0% |
Vivek Nambiar's chess games
All 130 games by Vivek Nambiar in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 41 wins, 27 draws, 62 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 20 | 8/6/6 | 40.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| E61 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 12 | 2/2/8 | 16.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2002 | Ronald Burnett | 2,437 | Lindsborg Rotary Open | A21 |
| Apr 2002 | Vladimir Gen Mezentsev | 2,400 | 6th Linklater Memorial | A38 |
| Apr 2002 | Ricardo De Guzman | 2,372 | 6th Linklater Memorial | D12 |
| Apr 2002 | Guillermo Rey | 2,358 | 6th Linklater Memorial | D79 |
| Jan 2004 | J. Ramakrishna | 2,308 | ch-Commonwealth | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2022 | 28 | 6.5 | 1,979 |
| Kurt Bendit Rating | 2000 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,086 |
| 6th Linklater Memorial | 2002 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,389 |
| 22nd Barcelona Sant Marti Open A | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,049 |
| Koltanowski Memorial Open | 2000 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,152 |
| 44th Barbera del Valles Open | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,961 |
| 46th Sitges Open | 2022 | 8 | 4 | 2,101 |
| Lindsborg Rotary Open | 2002 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,447 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vivek Nambiar's chess games?
130 games by Vivek Nambiar, from Apr 2003 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 Vivek Nambiar has played.
What does Vivek Nambiar play on the first move as White?
Across 69 games with White in our database, Vivek Nambiar opens with 1.Nf3 (68% of games), 1.c4 (20% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vivek Nambiar answers 1...e6 (85% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (63% of games), 1...e6 (37% of games).
What openings does Vivek Nambiar play as White?
As White, Vivek Nambiar's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (20 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (9 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 69 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vivek Nambiar play as Black?
As Black, Vivek Nambiar most often plays: Slav Defense (12 games, 16.7% win rate); French: Classical Variation (8 games, 12.5% win rate); French: Advance Variation (6 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 61 games.
What is Vivek Nambiar's FIDE rating?
Vivek Nambiar is currently rated 1,830 in classical chess, 1,813 in rapid and 1,817 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,230 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Vivek Nambiar played?
Our database contains 130 games by Vivek Nambiar, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 27 draws, 62 losses (31.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vivek Nambiar?
130 games by Vivek Nambiar 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.