Prepare against Mehta Naitik R
CM · India · World #2,458 classical · FIDE ID 35007319
When preparing against Mehta Naitik R, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (53%).
Our database contains 115 games by Mehta Naitik R, covering Nov 2011 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Mehta Naitik R's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mehta Naitik R 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 | 2,362 | 2,362 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,096 | 2,096 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,873 | 1,873 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 115 | 38 | 28 | 49 | 33.0% |
| As White | 62 | 24 | 15 | 23 | 38.7% |
| As Black | 53 | 14 | 13 | 26 | 26.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mehta Naitik R's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mehta Naitik R's side.
First moves as White (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 58 | 93.5% | 48.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 3.2% | 75.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 48.3% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — R usually continues Nf3 (46.2% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — R usually continues Bc4 (28.6% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — R usually continues d4 (55.6% score)
- 1.c4 — 3% of White games, 75.0% score
- …g6 (50% of these games) — R usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (50% of these games) — R usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 22 | 81.5% | 45.5% |
| e5 | 3 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 7.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 53.3% | 43.8% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 40.0% | 33.3% |
Mehta Naitik R's chess games
All 115 games by Mehta Naitik R in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2011 - Sep 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: 38 wins, 28 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A04 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B71 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Yeshaayahu Tzidkiya | 2,492 | Kanizsa Open 2026 | C19 |
| Aug 2025 | Yago De Moura Santiago | 2,488 | 4th Bella Italia Master | C02 |
| Apr 2025 | Neelash Saha | 2,460 | 2nd Namma Bengaluru Open | E46 |
| Aug 2026 | Srihari L R | 2,453 | 1st 3-0 Thu 27th Aug 2026 | A10 |
| Aug 2026 | Jakub Fus | 2,450 | 19th Arad Open 2026 | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 3-0 Thu 27th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,337 |
| SixDays Budapest IM-C Mar | 2026 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,054 |
| Budapest Spring Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,221 |
| Budapest 1 Week Mar IMB | 2026 | 9 | 3 | 2,115 |
| Kanizsa Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,492 |
| 3rd Shri Dhanpat Rai Sachdeva Memorial International Chess 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,268 |
| 4th Bella Italia Master | 2025 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,298 |
| 42nd Andorra Open 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,370 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mehta Naitik R's chess games?
115 games by Mehta Naitik R, from Nov 2011 to Sep 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 Mehta Naitik R has played.
What does Mehta Naitik R play on the first move as White?
Across 62 games with White in our database, Mehta Naitik R opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games), 1.e3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mehta Naitik R answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (53% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games).
What openings does Mehta Naitik R play as White?
As White, Mehta Naitik R's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Bishop's Opening (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 62 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mehta Naitik R play as Black?
As Black, Mehta Naitik R most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 53 games.
What is Mehta Naitik R's FIDE rating?
Mehta Naitik R is currently rated 2,362 in classical chess, 2,096 in rapid and 1,873 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,362 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Mehta Naitik R played?
Our database contains 115 games by Mehta Naitik R, covering Nov 2011 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 28 draws, 49 losses (33.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mehta Naitik R?
115 games by Mehta Naitik R 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.