Prepare against Cyrus Nisban
CM · Singapore · World #57,466 classical · FIDE ID 5806003
Our database contains 165 games by Cyrus Nisban, covering Jan 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Cyrus Nisban's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Cyrus Nisban 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 | 1,865 | 2,059 | Aug 2021 |
| Rapid | 1,834 | 1,903 | May 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,002 | 2,003 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 165 | 69 | 27 | 69 | 41.8% |
| As White | 85 | 40 | 13 | 32 | 47.1% |
| As Black | 80 | 29 | 14 | 37 | 36.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Cyrus Nisban's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Cyrus Nisban's side.
First moves as White (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 81 | 95.3% | 53.7% |
| e4 | 4 | 4.7% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 53.7% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Nisban usually continues Nf3 (51.2% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Nisban usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Nisban usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 5% of White games, 75.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Nisban usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Nisban usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Nisban usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 35 | 100.0% | 41.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 36 | 100.0% | 44.4% |
Cyrus Nisban's chess games
All 165 games by Cyrus Nisban in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2013 - 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: 69 wins, 27 draws, 69 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 22 | 14/2/6 | 63.6% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 15 | 8/1/6 | 53.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A90 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D60 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D21 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 5/3/8 | 31.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | London System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2023 | Andres F Escobar Medina | 2,293 | Hong Kong Open | A24 |
| Dec 2020 | Seyed Kian Poormosavi | 2,255 | Wch FIDE Online U16 Asia qual | E33 |
| Dec 2018 | Daniel Hermawan Lumban Tobing | 2,107 | 10th Penang Open | E90 |
| Dec 2016 | Eric Cheah | 2,106 | 8th Penang Open | E92 |
| Oct 2019 | Yves Lamorelle | 2,100 | Pattaya Open | B53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World ol U16 | 2015 | 10 | 6.5 | 1,982 |
| 14th Penang Open A | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,720 |
| Pattaya Open | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 2,005 |
| 14th ch-ASEAN U10 | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,639 |
| 8th Penang Open | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,980 |
| Hong Kong Open 2025 | 2025 | 9 | 3 | 1,888 |
| ch-ASEAN U10 15th | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,581 |
| 11th Penang Open | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,894 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Cyrus Nisban's chess games?
165 games by Cyrus Nisban, from Jan 2013 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 Cyrus Nisban has played.
What does Cyrus Nisban play on the first move as White?
Across 85 games with White in our database, Cyrus Nisban opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Cyrus Nisban answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Cyrus Nisban play as White?
As White, Cyrus Nisban's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (22 games, 63.6% win rate); Slav Defense (15 games, 53.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 85 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Cyrus Nisban play as Black?
As Black, Cyrus Nisban most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (16 games, 31.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 80 games.
What is Cyrus Nisban's FIDE rating?
Cyrus Nisban is currently rated 1,865 in classical chess, 1,834 in rapid and 2,002 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,059 (Aug 2021).
How many games has Cyrus Nisban played?
Our database contains 165 games by Cyrus Nisban, covering Jan 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 69 wins, 27 draws, 69 losses (41.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Cyrus Nisban?
165 games by Cyrus Nisban 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.