Prepare against Nikesh Acharya
England · World #89,676 classical · FIDE ID 343454771
When preparing against Nikesh Acharya, expect 1.e4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (79% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (80%).
Our database contains 61 games by Nikesh Acharya, covering Jun 2025 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Nikesh Acharya's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikesh Acharya 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 | 1,762 | 1,825 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,834 | 1,905 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,834 | 1,848 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 29 | 9 | 23 | 47.5% |
| As White | 32 | 17 | 3 | 12 | 53.1% |
| As Black | 29 | 12 | 6 | 11 | 41.4% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2024-2026): 266 rated games against 219 different opponents, across 49 events in 1 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 | 102 | 38 | 23 | 41 | 37.3% | 1,716 | 1,671 | 10 |
| Rapid | 81 | 46 | 11 | 24 | 56.8% | 1,762 | 1,777 | 14 |
| Blitz | 33 | 19 | 1 | 13 | 57.6% | 1,708 | 1,708 | 7 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 94 | 23 | 21 | 50 | 24.5% |
| Against lower-rated | 57 | 40 | 9 | 8 | 70.2% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs FM.
Tournament wins
6 tournament wins from 40 events, 5 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 124 | 62 | 25 | 37 | 1,732 | 1,785 |
| 2025 | 136 | 63 | 20 | 53 | 1,750 | 1,719 |
| 2024 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | – | – |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikesh Acharya's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikesh Acharya's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 81.3% | 61.5% |
| d4 | 5 | 15.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 61.5% score
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Acharya usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Acharya usually continues c3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Acharya usually continues d4 (80.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 16% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Acharya usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nc6 (20% of these games) — Acharya usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Acharya usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 15 | 78.9% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 15.8% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 80.0% | 87.5% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Nikesh Acharya's chess games
All 61 games by Nikesh Acharya in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2025 - Nov 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: 29 wins, 9 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Anti-Grünfeld | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B46 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Tarun Kanyamarala | 2,316 | 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Blitz (Sun) | D04 |
| Feb 2026 | Jovica Radovanovic | 2,157 | Golders Green FIDE Rapidplay - February 2026 | B22 |
| Aug 2026 | George Zhao | 2,098 | 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Blitz (Sun) | C02 |
| Aug 2026 | Ross B Rattray | 2,012 | 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Open | A06 |
| Aug 2026 | Kushal Jakhria | 1,969 | 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Open | E60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Blitz (Sun) | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,924 |
| FIDE World Cadets Cup 2026 | O08 | 2026 | 10 | 8 | 1,753 |
| 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Open | 2026 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,846 |
| 2026 British Chess Championships: Under 8 | 2026 | 7 | 6.5 | 1,508 |
| 4NCL Easter Congress 2025 | 2026 | 6 | 1 | 1,623 |
| Witney Congress 2026 | Open | 2026 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,821 |
| Golders Green FIDE Rapidplay - February 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 1 | 1,898 |
| English Youth Championships 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 3 | 1,587 |
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Where can I find Nikesh Acharya's chess games?
61 games by Nikesh Acharya, from Jun 2025 to Nov 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 Nikesh Acharya has played.
What does Nikesh Acharya play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Nikesh Acharya opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikesh Acharya answers 1...e6 (79% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Nikesh Acharya play as White?
As White, Nikesh Acharya's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikesh Acharya play as Black?
As Black, Nikesh Acharya most often plays: French Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Nikesh Acharya's FIDE rating?
Nikesh Acharya is currently rated 1,762 in classical chess, 1,834 in rapid and 1,834 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,825 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Nikesh Acharya played?
Our database contains 61 games by Nikesh Acharya, covering Jun 2025 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 9 draws, 23 losses (47.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikesh Acharya?
61 games by Nikesh Acharya 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.