Prepare against Nidhish Shyamal
CM · India · World #10,035 classical · FIDE ID 33491917
When preparing against Nidhish Shyamal, expect 1.d4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 47 games by Nidhish Shyamal, covering Jun 2022 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Nidhish Shyamal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nidhish Shyamal 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 | 2,170 | 2,219 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,922 | 1,922 | Nov 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,922 | 2,012 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 21 | 11 | 15 | 44.7% |
| As White | 22 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 40.9% |
| As Black | 25 | 12 | 4 | 9 | 48.0% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2022-2026): 509 rated games against 441 different opponents, across 57 events in 7 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 136 | 81 | 34 | 21 | 59.6% | 1,481 | 1,614 | 22 |
| Rapid | 32 | 20 | 2 | 10 | 62.5% | 1,638 | 1,767 | 6 |
| Blitz | 19 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 52.6% | 1,596 | 1,685 | 4 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 161 | 40 | 52 | 69 | 24.8% |
| Against lower-rated | 282 | 202 | 48 | 32 | 71.6% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs IM · 12 vs FM · 19 vs CM · 1 vs WGM · 3 vs WFM · 1 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
2 tournament wins from 57 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 53 | 31 | 10 | 12 | 1,982 | 2,115 |
| 2025 | 124 | 69 | 34 | 21 | 1,827 | 1,982 |
| 2024 | 137 | 77 | 25 | 35 | 1,636 | 1,730 |
| 2023 | 136 | 81 | 26 | 29 | 1,309 | 1,445 |
| 2022 | 59 | 38 | 11 | 10 | 1,244 | 1,352 |
Where Nidhish Shyamal has played
India (45) · Thailand (3) · United Arab Emirates (3) · Georgia (2) · Malaysia (2) · Spain (1) · Kazakhstan (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nidhish Shyamal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nidhish Shyamal's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 90.9% | 52.5% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 91% of White games, 52.5% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Shyamal usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Shyamal usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Shyamal usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 9% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Shyamal usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Nidhish Shyamal's chess games
All 47 games by Nidhish Shyamal in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2022 - Nov 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: 21 wins, 11 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A55 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Vyom Malhotra | 2,438 | Titled Tue 22nd Sep 2026 | A13 |
| Oct 2026 | Deysi Cori T. | 2,346 | 3rd 3-0 Thu 29th Oct 2026 | A46 |
| Jul 2026 | Arturo A. Fernandez Hernandez | 2,320 | 26th Sant Marti Open 2026 | D45 |
| Sep 2026 | Rebeca Jimenez Fernandez | 2,212 | Titled Tue 22nd Sep 2026 | B26 |
| Sep 2025 | Luca Protopopescu | 2,174 | FIDE World Cadet Chess Championships 2025 | Open U10 | E08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIDE World Cadet Chess Championships 2025 | Open U10 | 2025 | 11 | 8 | 2,010 |
| 26th Sant Marti Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,190 |
| 16th KIIT Cat A Open | 2025 | 6 | 3 | 2,132 |
| Odisha Open Cat.A | 2026 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,362 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 29th Oct 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 2 | 2,371 |
| ch-Asia U08 | 2023 | 3 | 2 | 1,634 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 3 | 2 | 2,428 |
| 17th KIIT Cat A Open 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,286 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nidhish Shyamal's chess games?
47 games by Nidhish Shyamal, from Jun 2022 to Nov 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 Nidhish Shyamal has played.
What does Nidhish Shyamal play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Nidhish Shyamal opens with 1.d4 (91% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nidhish Shyamal answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Nidhish Shyamal play as White?
As White, Nidhish Shyamal's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nidhish Shyamal play as Black?
As Black, Nidhish Shyamal most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 16.7% win rate); London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Nidhish Shyamal's FIDE rating?
Nidhish Shyamal is currently rated 2,170 in classical chess, 1,922 in rapid and 1,922 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,219 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Nidhish Shyamal played?
Our database contains 47 games by Nidhish Shyamal, covering Jun 2022 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 11 draws, 15 losses (44.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nidhish Shyamal?
47 games by Nidhish Shyamal 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.