Prepare against Nihira Koul
India · World #23,431 classical · FIDE ID 366127731
When preparing against Nihira Koul, expect 1.Nf3 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as White, 37.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 74 games by Nihira Koul, covering Dec 2018 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Nihira Koul's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nihira Koul 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 | 2,031 | 2,035 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,012 | 2,012 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,954 | 1,954 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 26 | 14 | 34 | 35.1% |
| As White | 35 | 13 | 7 | 15 | 37.1% |
| As Black | 39 | 13 | 7 | 19 | 33.3% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2018-2026): 871 rated games against 726 different opponents, across 94 events in 3 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 | 360 | 177 | 69 | 114 | 49.2% | 1,550 | 1,588 | 20 |
| Rapid | 88 | 48 | 17 | 23 | 54.5% | 1,455 | 1,474 | 9 |
| Blitz | 36 | 21 | 1 | 14 | 58.3% | 1,643 | 1,657 | 6 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 297 | 58 | 75 | 164 | 19.5% |
| Against lower-rated | 397 | 272 | 76 | 49 | 68.5% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs IM · 4 vs FM · 3 vs CM · 2 vs WIM · 8 vs WFM · 15 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
4 tournament wins from 92 events, 2 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 177 | 103 | 34 | 40 | 1,816 | 1,957 |
| 2025 | 157 | 91 | 23 | 43 | 1,778 | 1,887 |
| 2024 | 128 | 74 | 21 | 33 | 1,664 | 1,774 |
| 2023 | 146 | 66 | 32 | 48 | 1,457 | 1,440 |
| 2022 | 134 | 61 | 39 | 34 | 1,333 | 1,341 |
| 2021 | 23 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 1,475 | 1,308 |
| 2019 | 52 | 21 | 5 | 26 | 1,219 | 986 |
| 2018 | 54 | 24 | 2 | 28 | 1,122 | 915 |
Where Nihira Koul has played
India (89) · Thailand (4) · Albania (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nihira Koul's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nihira Koul's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 29 | 82.9% | 46.6% |
| e4 | 3 | 8.6% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 8.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 83% of White games, 46.6% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Koul usually continues b3 (55.6% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Koul usually continues b3 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Koul usually continues b3 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 9% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Koul usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (33% of these games) — Koul usually continues d3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 19 | 95.0% | 39.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Nihira Koul's chess games
All 74 games by Nihira Koul in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2018 - Oct 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: 26 wins, 14 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 16 | 6/4/6 | 37.5% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A04 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | English Opening: Chimer System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Alexander Reprintsev | 2,282 | Titled Tue 9th Jun 2026 | C11 |
| May 2026 | Damir Bulgak | 2,205 | Titled Tue 19th May 2026 | — |
| Jun 2026 | Agustin Jose Lares | 2,160 | Titled Tue 9th Jun 2026 | — |
| May 2026 | Horacio Pereyra | 2,124 | Titled Tue 19th May 2026 | A48 |
| May 2026 | Thi Bao Tram Hoang | 2,124 | Titled Tue 19th May 2026 | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 33 | 11.5 | 2,050 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,973 |
| 51st Indian Sub-Junior (Under15) Open Chess Championships 2026 | Girls | 2026 | 10 | 6 | 1,926 |
| Western Asian Youth & Junior Chess Championship 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,186 |
| 35th India National U17 Championship 2026 | Girls | 2026 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,887 |
| 2nd Pune International Speed Festival 2026 | Rapid | 2026 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,010 |
| ch-Asia U20 Girls | 2023 | 2 | 1 | 1,515 |
| World Youth Girls U14 | 2025 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,064 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nihira Koul's chess games?
74 games by Nihira Koul, from Dec 2018 to Oct 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 Nihira Koul has played.
What does Nihira Koul play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Nihira Koul opens with 1.Nf3 (83% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nihira Koul answers 1...e6 (95% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Nihira Koul play as White?
As White, Nihira Koul's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Nimzo-Larsen Attack (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nihira Koul play as Black?
As Black, Nihira Koul most often plays: French: Classical Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); French: Advance Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Nihira Koul's FIDE rating?
Nihira Koul is currently rated 2,031 in classical chess, 2,012 in rapid and 1,954 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,035 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Nihira Koul played?
Our database contains 74 games by Nihira Koul, covering Dec 2018 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 14 draws, 34 losses (35.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nihira Koul?
74 games by Nihira Koul 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.