Prepare against Nikhil Dixit
IM · India · World #2,037 classical · FIDE ID 5059534
When preparing against Nikhil Dixit, expect 1.e4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (37% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (85%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense as Black, 15.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 1,101 games by Nikhil Dixit, covering Sep 2009 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Nikhil Dixit's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikhil Dixit 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 | 2,382 | 2,400 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,159 | 2,216 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,181 | 2,326 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,101 | 449 | 222 | 430 | 40.8% |
| As White | 549 | 234 | 118 | 197 | 42.6% |
| As Black | 552 | 215 | 104 | 233 | 38.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikhil Dixit's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikhil Dixit's side.
First moves as White (548 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 500 | 91.2% | 53.3% |
| a3 | 23 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 18 | 3.3% | 44.4% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 53.3% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Dixit usually continues Nf3 (48.8% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Dixit usually continues Nf3 (62.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Dixit usually continues d4 (42.2% score)
- 1.a3 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Dixit usually continues h3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (26% of these games) — Dixit usually continues h3 (41.7% score)
- …Nf6 (9% of these games) — Dixit usually continues b4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (238 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 89 | 37.4% | 50.6% |
| c5 | 84 | 35.3% | 47.0% |
| e6 | 35 | 14.7% | 52.9% |
| a6 | 16 | 6.7% | 56.3% |
| Nc6 | 11 | 4.6% | 59.1% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (220 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 187 | 85.0% | 47.3% |
| g6 | 17 | 7.7% | 41.2% |
| a6 | 10 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 1.4% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Nikhil Dixit's chess games
All 1,101 games by Nikhil Dixit in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - Sep 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: 449 wins, 222 draws, 430 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 91 | 30/20/41 | 33.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 64 | 27/14/23 | 42.2% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 62 | 27/22/13 | 43.5% |
| C00 | French Defense | 30 | 16/4/10 | 53.3% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 23 | 10/3/10 | 43.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 23 | 11/5/7 | 47.8% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 19 | 10/3/6 | 52.6% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 16 | 7/2/7 | 43.8% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 14 | 3/3/8 | 21.4% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 14 | 8/3/3 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 107 | 41/21/45 | 38.3% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense | 47 | 13/15/19 | 27.7% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 38 | 12/5/21 | 31.6% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 26 | 12/1/13 | 46.2% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 26 | 11/9/6 | 42.3% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 20 | 3/8/9 | 15.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 20 | 6/1/13 | 30.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 20 | 7/4/9 | 35.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 18 | 10/1/7 | 55.6% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 17 | 6/6/5 | 35.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 2,698 | Titled Tue Early | C47 |
| Jul 2024 | Andrey Esipenko | 2,671 | Titled Tue Early | C46 |
| Apr 2024 | Alexei Shirov | 2,661 | Titled Tue Early | B33 |
| Jul 2024 | Maxim Matlakov | 2,651 | Titled Tue Early | C47 |
| May 2026 | Sam Shankland | 2,647 | Titled Tue 26th May 2026 | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 608 | 314.5 | 2,316 |
| Qatar Masters Open | 2024 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,400 |
| 2nd Gran Canaria Online Blitz | 2022 | 13 | 8.5 | 1,936 |
| India rating Open | 2019 | 11 | 9 | 2,169 |
| 31st Abu Dhabi Blitz Open | 2025 | 10 | 7 | 2,593 |
| Vezerkepzo GM April | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,441 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 30th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,270 |
| Piestany Slovakia Open A | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 2,219 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikhil Dixit's chess games?
1,101 games by Nikhil Dixit, from Sep 2009 to Sep 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 Nikhil Dixit has played.
What does Nikhil Dixit play on the first move as White?
Across 548 games with White in our database, Nikhil Dixit opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.a3 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikhil Dixit answers 1...g6 (37% of games), 1...c5 (35% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games), 1...a6 (5% of games).
What openings does Nikhil Dixit play as White?
As White, Nikhil Dixit's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (91 games, 33.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (64 games, 42.2% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (62 games, 43.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 549 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikhil Dixit play as Black?
As Black, Nikhil Dixit most often plays: Modern Defense (107 games, 38.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense (47 games, 27.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (38 games, 31.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 552 games.
What is Nikhil Dixit's FIDE rating?
Nikhil Dixit is currently rated 2,382 in classical chess, 2,159 in rapid and 2,181 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,400 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Nikhil Dixit played?
Our database contains 1,101 games by Nikhil Dixit, covering Sep 2009 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 449 wins, 222 draws, 430 losses (40.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikhil Dixit?
1,101 games by Nikhil Dixit 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.