Prepare against Nihira Koul
WCM · India · World #26,978 classical · FIDE ID 366127731
Our database contains 45 games by Nihira Koul, covering Dec 2018 to Aug 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 | 2,005 | 2,017 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,006 | 2,006 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,954 | 1,954 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 13 | 5 | 27 | 28.9% |
| As White | 19 | 6 | 2 | 11 | 31.6% |
| As Black | 26 | 7 | 3 | 16 | 26.9% |
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 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 19 | 100.0% | 36.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 100% of White games, 36.8% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Koul usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Koul usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (16% of these games) — Koul usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 14 | 100.0% | 28.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 16.7% |
Nihira Koul's chess games
All 45 games by Nihira Koul in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2018 - 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: 13 wins, 5 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A76 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Reprintsev,A | 2,282 | Titled Tue 9th Jun 2026 | C11 |
| May 2026 | Bulgak,Damir | 2,205 | Titled Tue 19th May 2026 | — |
| Jun 2026 | Lares,A | 2,160 | Titled Tue 9th Jun 2026 | — |
| May 2026 | Pereyra,H | 2,124 | Titled Tue 19th May 2026 | A48 |
| May 2026 | Hoang Thi Bao Tram | 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 |
| 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?
45 games by Nihira Koul, from Dec 2018 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 Nihira Koul has played.
What does Nihira Koul play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Nihira Koul opens with 1.Nf3 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nihira Koul answers 1...e6 (100% 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 (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Nimzo-Larsen Attack (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 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 (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Nihira Koul's FIDE rating?
Nihira Koul is currently rated 2,005 in classical chess, 2,006 in rapid and 1,954 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,017 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Nihira Koul played?
Our database contains 45 games by Nihira Koul, covering Dec 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 5 draws, 27 losses (28.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nihira Koul?
45 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.