Prepare against Kan Nakahara
CM · Japan · World #4,440 classical · FIDE ID 7002556
Our database contains 180 games by Kan Nakahara, covering Jun 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Kan Nakahara's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kan Nakahara 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 | 2,290 | 2,290 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,033 | 2,033 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,048 | 2,048 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 180 | 66 | 47 | 67 | 36.7% |
| As White | 88 | 37 | 25 | 26 | 42.0% |
| As Black | 92 | 29 | 22 | 41 | 31.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kan Nakahara's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kan Nakahara's side.
First moves as White (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 87 | 98.9% | 56.9% |
| e3 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 56.9% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Nakahara usually continues Nf3 (60.5% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Nakahara usually continues Nf3 (63.9% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Nakahara usually continues d4 (43.8% score)
- 1.e3 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Nakahara usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 23 | 46.9% | 26.1% |
| e5 | 19 | 38.8% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 8.2% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 4.1% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 61.5% | 43.8% |
| d5 | 8 | 30.8% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 7.7% | 75.0% |
Kan Nakahara's chess games
All 180 games by Kan Nakahara in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2016 - 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: 66 wins, 47 draws, 67 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B55 | Sicilian | 23 | 10/5/8 | 43.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | Bojan Maksimovic | 2,505 | Titled Tue Late | B42 |
| Sep 2025 | Susanto Megaranto | 2,483 | Japan Open | A45 |
| Mar 2024 | Mikhail Golubev | 2,461 | Titled Tue Late | B73 |
| Mar 2026 | Ranindu Dilshan Liyanage | 2,429 | Budapest 1 Week Mar IMB | A13 |
| Mar 2024 | Aman Hambleton | 2,420 | Titled Tue Late | B48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 51 | 29 | 2,295 |
| ch-JPN | 2025 | 16 | 6.5 | 1,824 |
| Wch U12 | 2016 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,473 |
| World Cup U16 Prel | 2021 | 10 | 6 | 1,877 |
| Online Olympiad Div3 A | 2021 | 10 | 5 | 2,032 |
| Japan Open | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,169 |
| SixDays Budapest IMA Mar | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,330 |
| Budapest 1 Week Mar IMA | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,177 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kan Nakahara's chess games?
180 games by Kan Nakahara, from Jun 2016 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 Kan Nakahara has played.
What does Kan Nakahara play on the first move as White?
Across 88 games with White in our database, Kan Nakahara opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.e3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kan Nakahara answers 1...e6 (47% of games), 1...e5 (39% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games).
What openings does Kan Nakahara play as White?
As White, Kan Nakahara's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (23 games, 43.5% win rate); Modern Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 88 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kan Nakahara play as Black?
As Black, Kan Nakahara most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 92 games.
What is Kan Nakahara's FIDE rating?
Kan Nakahara is currently rated 2,290 in classical chess, 2,033 in rapid and 2,048 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,290 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Kan Nakahara played?
Our database contains 180 games by Kan Nakahara, covering Jun 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 66 wins, 47 draws, 67 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kan Nakahara?
180 games by Kan Nakahara 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.