Prepare against Armaan Nilim
United Kingdom · World #77,824 classical · FIDE ID 343411916
Our database contains 33 games by Armaan Nilim, covering Feb 2023 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Armaan Nilim's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Armaan Nilim 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 | 1,797 | 1,870 | Jan 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,913 | 1,913 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,851 | 1,892 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 39.4% |
| As White | 17 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 52.9% |
| As Black | 16 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Armaan Nilim's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Armaan Nilim's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 9 | 52.9% | 61.1% |
| d4 | 7 | 41.2% | 78.6% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 53% of White games, 61.1% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Nilim usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Nilim usually continues g3 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Nilim usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 41% of White games, 78.6% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Nilim usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Nilim usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Nilim usually continues dxe5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 77.8% | 35.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 83.3% | 20.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
Armaan Nilim's chess games
All 33 games by Armaan Nilim in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2023 - 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: 13 wins, 10 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E62 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D23 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | Yugan Suganya | 1,770 | British Rapidplay | A40 |
| Mar 2025 | Andrew PE Smith | 1,745 | British Rapidplay | C58 |
| Mar 2025 | Thomas Ewart | 1,701 | British Rapidplay | B07 |
| Jul 2024 | Ankita Belur | 1,644 | BCF-ch Penrose U2000 Open | A16 |
| Jul 2026 | Daniel Devine | 1,614 | Glorney International 2026 | Robinson Cup | A20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Rapidplay | 2025 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,879 |
| Robinson Cup | 2025 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,781 |
| BCF-ch Penrose U2000 Open | 2024 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,730 |
| Glorney International 2026 | Robinson Cup | 2026 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,718 |
| Isle of Wight Weekend | 2026 | 4 | 1 | 1,738 |
| Amsterdam Chess Open 2025 | 2025 | 2 | 1 | 1,844 |
| 5th London Twickenham U18 Open | 2023 | 2 | 2 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Armaan Nilim's chess games?
33 games by Armaan Nilim, from Feb 2023 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 Armaan Nilim has played.
What does Armaan Nilim play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Armaan Nilim opens with 1.c4 (53% of games), 1.d4 (41% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Armaan Nilim answers 1...e5 (78% of games), 1...g6 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (83% of games), 1...g6 (17% of games).
What openings does Armaan Nilim play as White?
As White, Armaan Nilim's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Armaan Nilim play as Black?
As Black, Armaan Nilim most often plays: Queen's Gambit Accepted (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Armaan Nilim's FIDE rating?
Armaan Nilim is currently rated 1,797 in classical chess, 1,913 in rapid and 1,851 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,870 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Armaan Nilim played?
Our database contains 33 games by Armaan Nilim, covering Feb 2023 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 10 draws, 10 losses (39.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Armaan Nilim?
33 games by Armaan Nilim 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.