Prepare against Nikhil Sriram Nookala
India · World #69,171 classical · FIDE ID 146241958
When preparing against Nikhil Sriram Nookala, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nc6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c6 (63%).
Our database contains 33 games by Nikhil Sriram Nookala, covering Apr 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nikhil Sriram Nookala's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikhil Sriram Nookala 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 | 1,824 | 1,924 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,844 | 1,844 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,856 | 1,881 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 10 | 4 | 19 | 30.3% |
| As White | 14 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 35.7% |
| As Black | 19 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 26.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikhil Sriram Nookala's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikhil Sriram Nookala's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 92.9% | 38.5% |
| c3 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 38.5% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Nookala usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Nookala usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …b6 (8% of these games) — Nookala usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- 1.c3 — 7% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Nookala usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 4 | 50.0% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 37.5% | 16.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 5 | 62.5% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 25.0% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
Nikhil Sriram Nookala's chess games
All 33 games by Nikhil Sriram Nookala in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2018 - 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: 10 wins, 4 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Saragossa Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A53 | Anglo-Slav Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A09 | English Opening: Anglo-Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C71 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2022 | Viktoria Bashkite | 2,105 | 27th Sharjah Rapid Open | A00 |
| May 2020 | Francesco Mastrolonardo | 2,076 | Anti Cheating Blitz Cup | B50 |
| Apr 2022 | Saeed Laily Mohamed | 2,030 | 27th Sharjah Blitz Open | A40 |
| Sep 2025 | R Kolman | 1,982 | Slovakia Open | D04 |
| May 2020 | Julio Garcia Giler | 1,776 | Anti Cheating Blitz Cup | B92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti Cheating Blitz Cup | 2020 | 11 | 5 | 1,830 |
| Slovakia Open | 2025 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,013 |
| 27th Sharjah Rapid Open | 2022 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,915 |
| 27th Sharjah Blitz Open | 2022 | 4 | 1 | 1,831 |
| 31st Abu Dhabi Blitz Open | 2025 | 3 | 0 | 1,809 |
| 360 One Masters Chess Tournament | Challengers | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,934 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikhil Sriram Nookala's chess games?
33 games by Nikhil Sriram Nookala, from Apr 2018 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 Sriram Nookala has played.
What does Nikhil Sriram Nookala play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Nikhil Sriram Nookala opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.c3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikhil Sriram Nookala answers 1...Nc6 (50% of games), 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games).
What openings does Nikhil Sriram Nookala play as White?
As White, Nikhil Sriram Nookala's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Philidor (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikhil Sriram Nookala play as Black?
As Black, Nikhil Sriram Nookala most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Anglo-Slav Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Colle System (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Nikhil Sriram Nookala's FIDE rating?
Nikhil Sriram Nookala is currently rated 1,824 in classical chess, 1,844 in rapid and 1,856 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,924 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Nikhil Sriram Nookala played?
Our database contains 33 games by Nikhil Sriram Nookala, covering Apr 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 4 draws, 19 losses (30.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikhil Sriram Nookala?
33 games by Nikhil Sriram Nookala 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.