Prepare against N. Jyothilal
CM · India · World #51,775 classical · FIDE ID 5002605
Our database contains 92 games by N. Jyothilal, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find N. Jyothilal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout N. Jyothilal 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 | 1,886 | 2,184 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,955 | 2,087 | Dec 2022 |
| Blitz | 1,925 | 2,055 | Apr 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 38 | 15 | 39 | 41.3% |
| As White | 46 | 22 | 8 | 16 | 47.8% |
| As Black | 46 | 16 | 7 | 23 | 34.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of N. Jyothilal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from N. Jyothilal's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 46 | 100.0% | 56.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 56.5% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Jyothilal usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Jyothilal usually continues Nf3 (53.6% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Jyothilal usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 100.0% | 44.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 64.3% | 44.4% |
| d5 | 5 | 35.7% | 20.0% |
N. Jyothilal's chess games
All 92 games by N. Jyothilal in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 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, 15 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E09 | Catalan | 16 | 6/4/6 | 37.5% |
| B38 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D16 | Slav Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D83 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D34 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2017 | Jack Rudd | 2,252 | 14th South Wales Open | A41 |
| Jul 2017 | Jesper Morch Lauridsen | 2,247 | 14th South Wales Open | D34 |
| Dec 2014 | David W Guthrie | 2,209 | 6th London Classic Open | D85 |
| Dec 2017 | Andreea Navrotescu | 2,193 | London Classic Open | D85 |
| Dec 2012 | Michael J Yeo | 2,191 | 4th London Classic Open | D85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14th South Wales Open | 2017 | 10 | 6 | 2,247 |
| Jaffna Open | 2023 | 10 | 8 | 1,741 |
| 4th London Classic Open | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,116 |
| 8th London Classic Open | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1,962 |
| 6th London Classic Open | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 1,975 |
| London Classic Open | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,140 |
| 10th London Classic Open | 2018 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,968 |
| 13th New Delhi Parsvnath Open | 2015 | 7 | 2 | 2,035 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find N. Jyothilal's chess games?
92 games by N. Jyothilal, from Apr 2003 to Jul 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 N. Jyothilal has played.
What does N. Jyothilal play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, N. Jyothilal opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, N. Jyothilal answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games).
What openings does N. Jyothilal play as White?
As White, N. Jyothilal's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (16 games, 37.5% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does N. Jyothilal play as Black?
As Black, N. Jyothilal most often plays: English Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 46 games.
What is N. Jyothilal's FIDE rating?
N. Jyothilal is currently rated 1,886 in classical chess, 1,955 in rapid and 1,925 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,184 (Jul 2003).
How many games has N. Jyothilal played?
Our database contains 92 games by N. Jyothilal, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 15 draws, 39 losses (41.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against N. Jyothilal?
92 games by N. Jyothilal 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.