Prepare against Neeraj-Kumar Mishra
IM · India · World #16,763 classical · FIDE ID 5000106
Our database contains 356 games by Neeraj-Kumar Mishra, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Neeraj-Kumar Mishra's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Neeraj-Kumar Mishra 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 | 2,087 | 2,362 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,200 | 2,301 | May 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,124 | 2,137 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 356 | 107 | 128 | 121 | 30.1% |
| As White | 174 | 56 | 71 | 47 | 32.2% |
| As Black | 182 | 51 | 57 | 74 | 28.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Neeraj-Kumar Mishra's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Neeraj-Kumar Mishra's side.
First moves as White (174 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 118 | 67.8% | 50.8% |
| Nf3 | 37 | 21.3% | 60.8% |
| c4 | 13 | 7.5% | 46.2% |
| g3 | 4 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 68% of White games, 50.8% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Mishra usually continues c4 (39.6% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Mishra usually continues c4 (52.4% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Mishra usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 21% of White games, 60.8% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Mishra usually continues g3 (65.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Mishra usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Mishra usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 82 | 83.7% | 45.1% |
| g6 | 12 | 12.2% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 3 | 3.1% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 43 | 76.8% | 39.5% |
| d6 | 6 | 10.7% | 58.3% |
| g6 | 6 | 10.7% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
Neeraj-Kumar Mishra's chess games
All 356 games by Neeraj-Kumar Mishra 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: 107 wins, 128 draws, 121 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 34 | 10/17/7 | 29.4% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 16 | 5/8/3 | 31.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 15 | 0/7/8 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 12 | 6/5/1 | 50.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 11 | 2/6/3 | 18.2% |
| D02 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| D22 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B46 | Sicilian | 43 | 16/14/13 | 37.2% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 30 | 6/11/13 | 20.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 20 | 3/9/8 | 15.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 14 | 2/4/8 | 14.3% |
| A30 | English Opening | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| E05 | Catalan | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2001 | Krishnan Sasikiran | 2,611 | ch-IND | D02 |
| Jan 1993 | Dibyendu Barua | 2,530 | Dhaka | B44 |
| Jan 2002 | Ramesh R B | 2,480 | Chhattisgarh Trophy | B47 |
| Jun 2001 | Praveen M Thipsay | 2,453 | ch-IND | B49 |
| Jan 1992 | Rico Mascarinas | 2,450 | ch-Asia Cities | B80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-IND | 2001 | 87 | 42.5 | 2,375 |
| ch-IND 39th | 2002 | 19 | 6 | 2,284 |
| ch-IND Velammal 45th | 2008 | 13 | 5 | 2,277 |
| 24th Wch U20 | 1985 | 13 | 7 | 2,430 |
| Kolkata | 1988 | 12 | 4.5 | 2,352 |
| 54th ch-IND Challengers | 2016 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,402 |
| 45th chB-IND | 2007 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,314 |
| 11th Goodricke Open | 2000 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,228 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Dibyendu Barua (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Neeraj-Kumar Mishra's chess games?
356 games by Neeraj-Kumar Mishra, 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 Neeraj-Kumar Mishra has played.
What does Neeraj-Kumar Mishra play on the first move as White?
Across 174 games with White in our database, Neeraj-Kumar Mishra opens with 1.d4 (68% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Neeraj-Kumar Mishra answers 1...c5 (84% of games), 1...g6 (12% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games).
What openings does Neeraj-Kumar Mishra play as White?
As White, Neeraj-Kumar Mishra's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (34 games, 29.4% win rate); Indian Defense (16 games, 31.3% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (15 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 174 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Neeraj-Kumar Mishra play as Black?
As Black, Neeraj-Kumar Mishra most often plays: Sicilian (43 games, 37.2% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (30 games, 20.0% win rate); Modern Defense (20 games, 15.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 182 games.
What is Neeraj-Kumar Mishra's FIDE rating?
Neeraj-Kumar Mishra is currently rated 2,087 in classical chess, 2,200 in rapid and 2,124 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,362 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Neeraj-Kumar Mishra played?
Our database contains 356 games by Neeraj-Kumar Mishra, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 107 wins, 128 draws, 121 losses (30.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Neeraj-Kumar Mishra?
356 games by Neeraj-Kumar Mishra 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.