Prepare against Hema Vikas
WCM · United States · World #53,690 classical · FIDE ID 39908852
Our database contains 48 games by Hema Vikas, covering Jan 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Hema Vikas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hema Vikas 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 | 1,879 | 1,974 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,826 | 1,975 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,823 | 1,861 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 15 | 1 | 32 | 31.3% |
| As White | 25 | 10 | 0 | 15 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 23 | 5 | 1 | 17 | 21.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hema Vikas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hema Vikas's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 87.5% | 47.6% |
| d4 | 3 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 47.6% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Vikas usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Vikas usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Vikas usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Vikas usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 63.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 55.6% | 20.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Hema Vikas's chess games
All 48 games by Hema Vikas in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2023 - 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: 15 wins, 1 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C40 | Latvian Gambit: Clam Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | V1 Demin | 2,430 | Titled Tue Early | B00 |
| Mar 2025 | Swara Lakshmi S Nair | 2,216 | Titled Tue Late | B92 |
| Feb 2025 | William Ge | 2,205 | Titled Tue Early | C84 |
| Jul 2024 | Erin Bian | 2,163 | ch-Pan American U16 Girls 34th | C78 |
| Jul 2026 | Dos Santos,Leonardo Lopes | 2,159 | 2nd 3-0 Thu 30th Jul 2026 | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 24 | 10 | 2,052 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 30th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 2 | 1,945 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2025 | 6 | 0 | 1,685 |
| ch-Pan American U16 Girls 34th | 2024 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,029 |
| Marshall Morning Masters 2.7.26 | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 1,907 |
| 51st World Open | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,446 |
| New York Karff Memorial Open | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 2,028 |
| 2026 Marshall Premier FIDE | July | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,638 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hema Vikas's chess games?
48 games by Hema Vikas, from Jan 2023 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 Hema Vikas has played.
What does Hema Vikas play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Hema Vikas opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hema Vikas answers 1...c5 (64% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games).
What openings does Hema Vikas play as White?
As White, Hema Vikas's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Pawn Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hema Vikas play as Black?
As Black, Hema Vikas most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 66.7% win rate); London System (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Hema Vikas's FIDE rating?
Hema Vikas is currently rated 1,879 in classical chess, 1,826 in rapid and 1,823 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,974 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Hema Vikas played?
Our database contains 48 games by Hema Vikas, covering Jan 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 1 draws, 32 losses (31.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hema Vikas?
48 games by Hema Vikas 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.