Prepare against Nikash Vemparala
CM · United States · World #3,648 classical · FIDE ID 30960967
Our database contains 371 games by Nikash Vemparala, covering Jul 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nikash Vemparala's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikash Vemparala 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 | 2,314 | 2,314 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,171 | 2,178 | Jul 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,183 | 2,183 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 371 | 123 | 66 | 182 | 33.2% |
| As White | 183 | 69 | 25 | 89 | 37.7% |
| As Black | 188 | 54 | 41 | 93 | 28.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikash Vemparala's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikash Vemparala's side.
First moves as White (183 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 131 | 71.6% | 42.0% |
| c4 | 41 | 22.4% | 58.5% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 5.5% | 20.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 72% of White games, 42.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Vemparala usually continues Nf3 (38.3% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Vemparala usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Vemparala usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 22% of White games, 58.5% score
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Vemparala usually continues g3 (54.5% score)
- …e6 (27% of these games) — Vemparala usually continues g3 (55.6% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Vemparala usually continues g3 (58.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 86 | 96.6% | 44.2% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.2% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 54 | 87.1% | 38.9% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 11.3% | 28.6% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
Nikash Vemparala's chess games
All 371 games by Nikash Vemparala in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2019 - 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: 123 wins, 66 draws, 182 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 29 | 8/2/19 | 27.6% |
| A13 | English Opening | 20 | 9/3/8 | 45.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 14 | 5/2/7 | 35.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 18 | 4/7/7 | 22.2% |
| D61 | Slav Defense | 16 | 4/4/8 | 25.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 16 | 4/4/8 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 11 | 2/2/7 | 18.2% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| E01 | Catalan | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Illya Nyzhnyk | 2,544 | 19th SPICE Cup Open | D37 |
| Sep 2023 | Vladimir Belous | 2,521 | Redmond PNWCC Artist 2 | D31 |
| Jun 2026 | Dotzer,Lukas | 2,495 | World Youth Open U16 2026 | A10 |
| Jul 2026 | Moosavifar,Seyed Abolfazl | 2,433 | 1st 3-0 Thu 9th Jul 2026 | — |
| Nov 2024 | Sauat Nurgaliyev | 2,406 | World Youth Open U14 2024 | A10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 111 | 40.5 | 2,077 |
| Chesterfield SPICE Cup Open | 2023 | 17 | 7.5 | 2,240 |
| World Youth Open U16 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,363 |
| 58th Biel Master Open | 2025 | 10 | 6 | 2,121 |
| Redmond PNWCC Artist 2 | 2023 | 10 | 4 | 2,324 |
| Wch U12 | 2022 | 10 | 6.5 | 1,852 |
| World Youth Open U14 2024 | 2024 | 10 | 7 | 2,298 |
| 58th Biel Rapid Open | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,229 |
Interactive opening tree from all 371 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikash Vemparala's chess games?
371 games by Nikash Vemparala, from Jul 2019 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 Nikash Vemparala has played.
What does Nikash Vemparala play on the first move as White?
Across 183 games with White in our database, Nikash Vemparala opens with 1.e4 (72% of games), 1.c4 (22% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikash Vemparala answers 1...e5 (97% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (87% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Nikash Vemparala play as White?
As White, Nikash Vemparala's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (29 games, 27.6% win rate); English Opening (20 games, 45.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (14 games, 35.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 183 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikash Vemparala play as Black?
As Black, Nikash Vemparala most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (18 games, 22.2% win rate); Slav Defense (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (16 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 188 games.
What is Nikash Vemparala's FIDE rating?
Nikash Vemparala is currently rated 2,314 in classical chess, 2,171 in rapid and 2,183 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,314 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Nikash Vemparala played?
Our database contains 371 games by Nikash Vemparala, covering Jul 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 123 wins, 66 draws, 182 losses (33.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikash Vemparala?
371 games by Nikash Vemparala 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.