Prepare against Kshatriya Nitin Vekhande
FM · India · World #5,439 classical · FIDE ID 45075530
When preparing against Kshatriya Nitin Vekhande, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (99%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Exchange as White, 42.9% over 21 games.
Our database contains 424 games by Kshatriya Nitin Vekhande, covering Dec 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Kshatriya Nitin Vekhande's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kshatriya Nitin Vekhande 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 | 2,262 | 2,362 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,171 | 2,171 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,123 | 2,210 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 424 | 204 | 62 | 158 | 48.1% |
| As White | 208 | 105 | 34 | 69 | 50.5% |
| As Black | 216 | 99 | 28 | 89 | 45.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kshatriya Nitin Vekhande's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kshatriya Nitin Vekhande's side.
First moves as White (208 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 208 | 100.0% | 58.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 58.7% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Vekhande usually continues Nf3 (59.7% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Vekhande usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Vekhande usually continues d4 (64.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (105 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 105 | 100.0% | 59.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 69 | 98.6% | 50.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Kshatriya Nitin Vekhande's chess games
All 424 games by Kshatriya Nitin Vekhande in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2015 - 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: 204 wins, 62 draws, 158 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 32 | 16/4/12 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 30 | 15/4/11 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 23 | 11/6/6 | 47.8% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 21 | 9/6/6 | 42.9% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 18 | 10/2/6 | 55.6% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 18 | 10/3/5 | 55.6% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 41 | 21/4/16 | 51.2% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 29 | 15/6/8 | 51.7% |
| E06 | Catalan | 21 | 9/5/7 | 42.9% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 13 | 8/0/5 | 61.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 12 | 8/2/2 | 66.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| A45 | London System | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | Quang Liem Le | 2,739 | Titled Tue Early | B08 |
| Oct 2024 | Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian | 2,562 | Titled Tue Early | B30 |
| Feb 2026 | JC Ibarra Jerez | 2,533 | Titled Tue | B40 |
| Mar 2026 | Vugar Rasulov | 2,525 | Titled Tue | C26 |
| Jul 2025 | Karen H. Grigoryan | 2,502 | 47th Barbera Open | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 345 | 189.5 | 2,300 |
| RUDAR 43 IM | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,206 |
| 50 IM RUDAR 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,352 |
| RUDAR 27 GM | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,490 |
| RUDAR 26 GM | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,357 |
| 25th Sant Marti Open | 2025 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,239 |
| 49th Badalona Open | 2025 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,427 |
| 62nd ch-IND | 2025 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,234 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kshatriya Nitin Vekhande's chess games?
424 games by Kshatriya Nitin Vekhande, from Dec 2015 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 Kshatriya Nitin Vekhande has played.
What does Kshatriya Nitin Vekhande play on the first move as White?
Across 208 games with White in our database, Kshatriya Nitin Vekhande opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kshatriya Nitin Vekhande answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (99% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games).
What openings does Kshatriya Nitin Vekhande play as White?
As White, Kshatriya Nitin Vekhande's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (32 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (30 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (23 games, 47.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 208 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kshatriya Nitin Vekhande play as Black?
As Black, Kshatriya Nitin Vekhande most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (41 games, 51.2% win rate); Sicilian (29 games, 51.7% win rate); Catalan (21 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 216 games.
What is Kshatriya Nitin Vekhande's FIDE rating?
Kshatriya Nitin Vekhande is currently rated 2,262 in classical chess, 2,171 in rapid and 2,123 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,362 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Kshatriya Nitin Vekhande played?
Our database contains 424 games by Kshatriya Nitin Vekhande, covering Dec 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 204 wins, 62 draws, 158 losses (48.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kshatriya Nitin Vekhande?
424 games by Kshatriya Nitin Vekhande 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.