Prepare against Kiren Vivek Nasta
United States · World #11,122 classical · FIDE ID 30943612
When preparing against Kiren Vivek Nasta, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (98% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense as Black, 23.1% over 26 games.
Our database contains 398 games by Kiren Vivek Nasta, covering Sep 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Kiren Vivek Nasta's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kiren Vivek Nasta 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 | 2,153 | 2,210 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,049 | 2,049 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,993 | 2,152 | Mar 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 398 | 121 | 77 | 200 | 30.4% |
| As White | 194 | 60 | 37 | 97 | 30.9% |
| As Black | 204 | 61 | 40 | 103 | 29.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kiren Vivek Nasta's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kiren Vivek Nasta's side.
First moves as White (194 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 194 | 100.0% | 40.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 40.5% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Nasta usually continues Nf3 (46.0% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Nasta usually continues Nf3 (30.6% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Nasta usually continues d4 (44.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 83 | 97.6% | 44.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.4% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 71 | 100.0% | 40.1% |
Kiren Vivek Nasta's chess games
All 398 games by Kiren Vivek Nasta in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2018 - 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: 121 wins, 77 draws, 200 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 34 | 15/4/15 | 44.1% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 23 | 10/1/12 | 43.5% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 23 | 7/4/12 | 30.4% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 15 | 4/3/8 | 26.7% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 8 | 0/2/6 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 34 | 13/9/12 | 38.2% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 26 | 6/4/16 | 23.1% |
| D70 | Indian Defense | 20 | 5/0/15 | 25.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 19 | 8/8/3 | 42.1% |
| A15 | English Opening | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A45 | London System | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2023 | Marius Fromm | 2,458 | Titled Tue Late | C54 |
| Jan 2025 | Vladimir Burmakin | 2,435 | Titled Tue Late | A10 |
| Jul 2023 | Peter T Roberson | 2,433 | Titled Tue Early | C06 |
| Jan 2025 | Boris Abrashkin | 2,407 | Titled Tue Late | D91 |
| Jul 2026 | Rensch,D | 2,402 | Naroditsky Mem Rapid 2026 | E60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 249 | 99 | 2,141 |
| CCCSA Fall IMC | 2025 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,068 |
| SixDays Budapest Sept | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,310 |
| New York Qual | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 2,055 |
| NY Marshall Winter IM D | 2026 | 9 | 2 | 2,044 |
| Cornerstone Holidays IMB | 2025 | 9 | 2 | 2,018 |
| 7th Hotel Stockholm N IM | 2026 | 9 | 3 | 2,103 |
| Cornerstone Hols #2 IMB | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,216 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kiren Vivek Nasta's chess games?
398 games by Kiren Vivek Nasta, from Sep 2018 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 Kiren Vivek Nasta has played.
What does Kiren Vivek Nasta play on the first move as White?
Across 194 games with White in our database, Kiren Vivek Nasta opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kiren Vivek Nasta answers 1...e5 (98% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Kiren Vivek Nasta play as White?
As White, Kiren Vivek Nasta's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (34 games, 44.1% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (23 games, 43.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (23 games, 30.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 194 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kiren Vivek Nasta play as Black?
As Black, Kiren Vivek Nasta most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (34 games, 38.2% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (26 games, 23.1% win rate); Indian Defense (20 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 204 games.
What is Kiren Vivek Nasta's FIDE rating?
Kiren Vivek Nasta is currently rated 2,153 in classical chess, 2,049 in rapid and 1,993 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,210 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Kiren Vivek Nasta played?
Our database contains 398 games by Kiren Vivek Nasta, covering Sep 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 121 wins, 77 draws, 200 losses (30.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kiren Vivek Nasta?
398 games by Kiren Vivek Nasta 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.