Prepare against Nikhil Dixit
IM · India · World #2,034 classical · FIDE ID 5059534
Our database contains 1,076 games by Nikhil Dixit, covering Sep 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nikhil Dixit's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikhil Dixit 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 | 2,382 | 2,400 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,168 | 2,216 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,181 | 2,326 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,076 | 437 | 216 | 423 | 40.6% |
| As White | 535 | 228 | 114 | 193 | 42.6% |
| As Black | 541 | 209 | 102 | 230 | 38.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikhil Dixit's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikhil Dixit's side.
First moves as White (534 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 488 | 91.4% | 53.0% |
| a3 | 23 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 16 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 53.0% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Dixit usually continues Nf3 (48.8% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Dixit usually continues Nf3 (61.4% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Dixit usually continues d4 (42.2% score)
- 1.a3 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Dixit usually continues h3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (26% of these games) — Dixit usually continues h3 (41.7% score)
- …Nf6 (9% of these games) — Dixit usually continues b4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (232 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 87 | 37.5% | 49.4% |
| c5 | 84 | 36.2% | 47.0% |
| e6 | 35 | 15.1% | 52.9% |
| a6 | 14 | 6.0% | 53.6% |
| Nc6 | 10 | 4.3% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (218 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 185 | 84.9% | 47.8% |
| g6 | 17 | 7.8% | 41.2% |
| a6 | 10 | 4.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 1.4% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Nikhil Dixit's chess games
All 1,076 games by Nikhil Dixit in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - Aug 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: 437 wins, 216 draws, 423 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 88 | 29/19/40 | 33.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 64 | 27/14/23 | 42.2% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 58 | 25/20/13 | 43.1% |
| C00 | French Defense | 28 | 15/3/10 | 53.6% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 23 | 10/3/10 | 43.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 23 | 11/5/7 | 47.8% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 19 | 10/3/6 | 52.6% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 16 | 7/2/7 | 43.8% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 14 | 3/3/8 | 21.4% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 14 | 8/3/3 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 105 | 39/21/45 | 37.1% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense | 47 | 13/15/19 | 27.7% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 38 | 12/5/21 | 31.6% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 26 | 12/1/13 | 46.2% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 26 | 11/9/6 | 42.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 20 | 7/4/9 | 35.0% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 20 | 3/8/9 | 15.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 20 | 6/1/13 | 30.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 18 | 10/1/7 | 55.6% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 17 | 6/6/5 | 35.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 2,698 | Titled Tue Early | C47 |
| Jul 2024 | Andrey Esipenko | 2,671 | Titled Tue Early | C46 |
| Apr 2024 | Alexei Shirov | 2,661 | Titled Tue Early | B33 |
| Jul 2024 | Maxim Matlakov | 2,651 | Titled Tue Early | C47 |
| May 2026 | Shankland,S | 2,647 | Titled Tue 26th May 2026 | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 601 | 311 | 2,316 |
| Qatar Masters Open | 2024 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,400 |
| 2nd Gran Canaria Online Blitz | 2022 | 13 | 8.5 | 1,936 |
| India rating Open | 2019 | 11 | 9 | 2,169 |
| 31st Abu Dhabi Blitz Open | 2025 | 10 | 7 | 2,593 |
| Vezerkepzo GM April | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,441 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 30th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,270 |
| Piestany Slovakia Open A | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 2,219 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikhil Dixit's chess games?
1,076 games by Nikhil Dixit, from Sep 2009 to Aug 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 Nikhil Dixit has played.
What does Nikhil Dixit play on the first move as White?
Across 534 games with White in our database, Nikhil Dixit opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.a3 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikhil Dixit answers 1...g6 (38% of games), 1...c5 (36% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games), 1...a6 (5% of games).
What openings does Nikhil Dixit play as White?
As White, Nikhil Dixit's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (88 games, 33.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (64 games, 42.2% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (58 games, 43.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 535 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikhil Dixit play as Black?
As Black, Nikhil Dixit most often plays: Modern Defense (105 games, 37.1% win rate); King's Indian Defense (47 games, 27.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (38 games, 31.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 541 games.
What is Nikhil Dixit's FIDE rating?
Nikhil Dixit is currently rated 2,382 in classical chess, 2,168 in rapid and 2,181 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,400 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Nikhil Dixit played?
Our database contains 1,076 games by Nikhil Dixit, covering Sep 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 437 wins, 216 draws, 423 losses (40.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikhil Dixit?
1,076 games by Nikhil Dixit 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.