Prepare against Nisha Mohota
IM · India · World #12,169 classical · FIDE ID 5004330
Our database contains 1,735 games by Nisha Mohota, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nisha Mohota's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nisha Mohota 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 | 2,139 | 2,416 | Oct 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,134 | 2,283 | Oct 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,891 | 2,321 | May 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,735 | 605 | 487 | 643 | 34.9% |
| As White | 866 | 327 | 235 | 304 | 37.8% |
| As Black | 869 | 278 | 252 | 339 | 32.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nisha Mohota's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nisha Mohota's side.
First moves as White (866 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 516 | 59.6% | 54.8% |
| e4 | 194 | 22.4% | 43.0% |
| b3 | 77 | 8.9% | 40.3% |
| Nf3 | 56 | 6.5% | 56.3% |
| c4 | 19 | 2.2% | 68.4% |
| e3 | 4 | 0.5% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 60% of White games, 54.8% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Mohota usually continues c4 (50.8% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Mohota usually continues c4 (64.7% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Mohota usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 22% of White games, 43.0% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Mohota usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Mohota usually continues Nf3 (52.2% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Mohota usually continues d4 (36.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (454 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 167 | 36.8% | 47.0% |
| Nf6 | 144 | 31.7% | 52.8% |
| c6 | 69 | 15.2% | 49.3% |
| c5 | 43 | 9.5% | 53.5% |
| d5 | 16 | 3.5% | 43.8% |
| d6 | 7 | 1.5% | 78.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (267 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 118 | 44.2% | 40.7% |
| Nf6 | 105 | 39.3% | 45.7% |
| f5 | 32 | 12.0% | 48.4% |
| d6 | 6 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 1.1% | 83.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 0.7% | 25.0% |
Nisha Mohota's chess games
All 1,735 games by Nisha Mohota in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 605 wins, 487 draws, 643 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 77 | 29/4/44 | 37.7% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 72 | 29/27/16 | 40.3% |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 70 | 34/19/17 | 48.6% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 45 | 16/11/18 | 35.6% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 38 | 17/10/11 | 44.7% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 31 | 8/7/16 | 25.8% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 27 | 16/3/8 | 59.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 25 | 9/9/7 | 36.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 22 | 9/6/7 | 40.9% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 21 | 8/7/6 | 38.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 142 | 61/26/55 | 43.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 62 | 17/23/22 | 27.4% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 60 | 14/27/19 | 23.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 41 | 5/11/25 | 12.2% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 39 | 14/9/16 | 35.9% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 31 | 11/9/11 | 35.5% |
| E05 | Catalan | 27 | 6/7/14 | 22.2% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 27 | 6/7/14 | 22.2% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 23 | 4/12/7 | 17.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 22 | 9/7/6 | 40.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2015 | Zhongyi Tan | 2,565 | ch-Asian Continental w 14th | A89 |
| Jun 2021 | Pavel V. Tregubov | 2,560 | Titled Tue | B04 |
| Sep 2021 | Alexandre Qashashvili | 2,505 | Titled Tue | A30 |
| Jan 2006 | Milos Pavlovic | 2,494 | Gibraltar Masters | A13 |
| Jan 2007 | Fabiano Caruana | 2,492 | Gibraltar Masters | E33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 249 | 84 | 2,073 |
| ch-Commonwealth | 2025 | 62 | 31.5 | 2,266 |
| Gibraltar Masters | 2007 | 29 | 15.5 | 2,350 |
| Wch U20 Girls | 2000 | 26 | 15 | 2,320 |
| ch-IND w | 2009 | 26 | 13 | 2,228 |
| Speed Chess w Q2 | 2021 | 26 | 13 | 2,204 |
| Speed Chess w Q4 | 2021 | 22 | 11 | 2,167 |
| Speed Chess w Q3 | 2021 | 21 | 9 | 2,009 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Mary Ann Gomes (21 games) · Eesha Karavade (17 games) · Swaminathan Soumya (16 games) · Manisha Mohanty Kiran (15 games) · Rout Padmini (15 games) · Kulkarni Bhakti (12 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nisha Mohota's chess games?
1,735 games by Nisha Mohota, from Apr 2003 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 Nisha Mohota has played.
What does Nisha Mohota play on the first move as White?
Across 866 games with White in our database, Nisha Mohota opens with 1.d4 (60% of games), 1.e4 (22% of games), 1.b3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nisha Mohota answers 1...e5 (37% of games), 1...Nf6 (32% of games), 1...c6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (44% of games), 1...Nf6 (39% of games), 1...f5 (12% of games).
What openings does Nisha Mohota play as White?
As White, Nisha Mohota's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (77 games, 37.7% win rate); Indian Defense (72 games, 40.3% win rate); Slav Defense (70 games, 48.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 866 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nisha Mohota play as Black?
As Black, Nisha Mohota most often plays: Alekhine Defense (142 games, 43.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (62 games, 27.4% win rate); Indian Defense (60 games, 23.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 869 games.
What is Nisha Mohota's FIDE rating?
Nisha Mohota is currently rated 2,139 in classical chess, 2,134 in rapid and 1,891 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,416 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Nisha Mohota played?
Our database contains 1,735 games by Nisha Mohota, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 605 wins, 487 draws, 643 losses (34.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nisha Mohota?
1,735 games by Nisha Mohota 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.