Prepare against Nikhil M
CM · India · World #13,883 classical · FIDE ID 35015966
When preparing against Nikhil M, expect 1.d4 in 37% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (57%).
Our database contains 103 games by Nikhil M, covering Jan 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nikhil M's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikhil M 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 | 2,118 | 2,261 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,971 | 1,971 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,933 | 1,933 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 103 | 35 | 12 | 56 | 34.0% |
| As White | 46 | 17 | 7 | 22 | 37.0% |
| As Black | 57 | 18 | 5 | 34 | 31.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikhil M's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikhil M's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 17 | 37.0% | 35.3% |
| e4 | 11 | 23.9% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 10 | 21.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 8.7% | 62.5% |
| b3 | 2 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 37% of White games, 35.3% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — M usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — M usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — M usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 24% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — M usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (9% of these games) — M usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — M usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 71.4% | 53.3% |
| c6 | 3 | 14.3% | 16.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 56.5% | 42.3% |
| d5 | 5 | 21.7% | 10.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 13.0% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
Nikhil M's chess games
All 103 games by Nikhil M in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2012 - 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: 35 wins, 12 draws, 56 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B68 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B67 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A04 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | Pablo Zarnicki | 2,514 | Titled Tue Early | A00 |
| Feb 2025 | Sergei Iskusnyh | 2,440 | Titled Tue Early | D15 |
| Mar 2025 | Antoine Bournel | 2,423 | Titled Tue Early | B68 |
| Feb 2025 | Yevhenii Yelisieiev | 2,421 | Titled Tue Early | A10 |
| Apr 2025 | Frederick Waldhausen Gordon | 2,407 | Titled Tue Early | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 81 | 32.5 | 2,169 |
| Serbia Open | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,145 |
| 5th Bella Italia Master | 2026 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,160 |
| 34th Kavala Open | 2025 | 4 | 0.5 | 2,152 |
| 17th KIIT Cat A Open 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 2,033 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikhil M's chess games?
103 games by Nikhil M, from Jan 2012 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 Nikhil M has played.
What does Nikhil M play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Nikhil M opens with 1.d4 (37% of games), 1.e4 (24% of games), 1.c4 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikhil M answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games).
What openings does Nikhil M play as White?
As White, Nikhil M's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikhil M play as Black?
As Black, Nikhil M most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 57 games.
What is Nikhil M's FIDE rating?
Nikhil M is currently rated 2,118 in classical chess, 1,971 in rapid and 1,933 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,261 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Nikhil M played?
Our database contains 103 games by Nikhil M, covering Jan 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 12 draws, 56 losses (34.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikhil M?
103 games by Nikhil M 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.