Prepare against Niken Kusatha
NPL · World #26,623 classical · FIDE ID 12314560
Our database contains 45 games by Niken Kusatha, covering Mar 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Niken Kusatha's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Niken Kusatha 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 | 2,007 | 2,007 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,052 | 2,052 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,976 | 1,976 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 20 | 8 | 17 | 44.4% |
| As White | 21 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 52.4% |
| As Black | 24 | 9 | 3 | 12 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Niken Kusatha's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Niken Kusatha's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 90.5% | 68.4% |
| d4 | 2 | 9.5% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 68.4% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Kusatha usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (37% of these games) — Kusatha usually continues Nf3 (78.6% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Kusatha usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Kusatha usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Kusatha usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 90.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 71.4% | 40.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 28.6% | 100.0% |
Niken Kusatha's chess games
All 45 games by Niken Kusatha in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2017 - Jul 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: 20 wins, 8 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D03 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2021 | Kim Yew Chan | 2,303 | Online Olympiad Div3 A | B48 |
| Mar 2021 | Purushottam Chaulagain | 2,039 | Liwali Bhaktapur Cup | B43 |
| Dec 2019 | Osman Shaon Shawket Bin | 2,006 | chT-BAN | D45 |
| Nov 2019 | Feroz Ahmed | 1,976 | Budha Bhandari Memorial | B07 |
| Nov 2019 | Furong Sun | 1,966 | Budha Bhandari Memorial | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-BAN | 2019 | 11 | 3 | 1,989 |
| Budha Bhandari Memorial | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 2,000 |
| Online Olym Div4 A | 2021 | 7 | 4 | 1,608 |
| Asia zt 3.2 Online | 2021 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,046 |
| Online Olympiad Div3 A | 2021 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,914 |
| ch-NEP B | 2023 | 3 | 1 | 1,780 |
| Liwali Bhaktapur Cup | 2021 | 2 | 2 | 2,359 |
| NEP Oly Qual | 2022 | 1 | 1 | 2,247 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Niken Kusatha's chess games?
45 games by Niken Kusatha, from Mar 2017 to Jul 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 Niken Kusatha has played.
What does Niken Kusatha play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Niken Kusatha opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Niken Kusatha answers 1...e5 (90% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...f5 (29% of games).
What openings does Niken Kusatha play as White?
As White, Niken Kusatha's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Niken Kusatha play as Black?
As Black, Niken Kusatha most often plays: Petrov's Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Niken Kusatha's FIDE rating?
Niken Kusatha is currently rated 2,007 in classical chess, 2,052 in rapid and 1,976 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,007 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Niken Kusatha played?
Our database contains 45 games by Niken Kusatha, covering Mar 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 8 draws, 17 losses (44.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Niken Kusatha?
45 games by Niken Kusatha 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.