Prepare against Niharika Challa
WFM · India · World #6,121 classical · FIDE ID 35051270
Our database contains 46 games by Niharika Challa, covering Oct 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Niharika Challa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Niharika Challa 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 | 2,245 | 2,245 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,952 | 1,966 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,028 | 2,028 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 16 | 7 | 23 | 34.8% |
| As White | 19 | 6 | 4 | 9 | 31.6% |
| As Black | 27 | 10 | 3 | 14 | 37.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Niharika Challa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Niharika Challa's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 100.0% | 42.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 42.1% score
- …c5 (58% of these games) — Challa usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Challa usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Challa usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 91.7% | 31.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 100.0% | 54.2% |
Niharika Challa's chess games
All 46 games by Niharika Challa in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2014 - 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: 16 wins, 7 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Vazquez,Facundo | 2,402 | 14th Pontevedra Open 2026 | A16 |
| Jul 2026 | Aarit Kapil | 2,331 | 19th Paracin Open A 2026 | B66 |
| Jun 2026 | Bin-Suhayl,Ieysaa | 2,272 | 4th Vojvodina Open 2026 | E00 |
| Jul 2025 | Nikola Konjevic | 2,212 | Serbia Open | B41 |
| Jul 2025 | D Krunic | 2,179 | Serbia Open | B67 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th Bella Italia Master | 2025 | 8 | 2 | 1,942 |
| 4th Vojvodina Open 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,140 |
| Serbia Open | 2025 | 8 | 3 | 2,076 |
| 14th Pontevedra Open 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,315 |
| 22nd TCh-IND w | 2025 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,773 |
| 19th Paracin Open A 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,336 |
| ARENA OPEN 1 NŠK 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 2 | 2,063 |
| Greco Memorial | 2025 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,965 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Niharika Challa's chess games?
46 games by Niharika Challa, from Oct 2014 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 Niharika Challa has played.
What does Niharika Challa play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Niharika Challa opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Niharika Challa answers 1...c5 (92% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Niharika Challa play as White?
As White, Niharika Challa's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 57.1% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Niharika Challa play as Black?
As Black, Niharika Challa most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Niharika Challa's FIDE rating?
Niharika Challa is currently rated 2,245 in classical chess, 1,952 in rapid and 2,028 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,245 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Niharika Challa played?
Our database contains 46 games by Niharika Challa, covering Oct 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 7 draws, 23 losses (34.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Niharika Challa?
46 games by Niharika Challa 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.