Prepare against Niklesh Kumar Jain
India · World #31,105 classical · FIDE ID 5037921
When preparing against Niklesh Kumar Jain, expect 1.e4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (55%).
Our database contains 129 games by Niklesh Kumar Jain, covering Oct 2005 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Niklesh Kumar Jain's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Niklesh Kumar Jain 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 | 1,980 | 2,044 | Sep 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,931 | 1,979 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,945 | 2,003 | May 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 129 | 34 | 37 | 57 | 26.4% |
| As White | 64 | 22 | 17 | 25 | 34.4% |
| As Black | 65 | 12 | 20 | 32 | 18.5% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2007-2026): 1,172 rated games against 1,050 different opponents, across 130 events in 15 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 | 978 | 448 | 204 | 326 | 45.8% | 1,926 | 1,934 | 16 |
| Rapid | 54 | 32 | 12 | 10 | 59.3% | 1,728 | 1,872 | 7 |
| Blitz | 116 | 55 | 14 | 47 | 47.4% | 1,817 | 1,817 | 5 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 446 | 74 | 111 | 261 | 16.6% |
| Against lower-rated | 513 | 317 | 104 | 92 | 61.8% |
Wins over titled players: 6 vs IM · 20 vs FM · 19 vs CM · 1 vs WGM · 5 vs WIM · 3 vs WFM · 5 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 123 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 38 | 17 | 11 | 10 | 1,794 | 1,837 |
| 2025 | 42 | 21 | 6 | 15 | 1,961 | 2,009 |
| 2024 | 43 | 26 | 7 | 10 | 1,740 | 1,884 |
| 2022 | 20 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 1,914 | 1,934 |
| 2021 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2,028 | 1,895 |
| 2020 | 18 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 1,986 | 1,955 |
| 2019 | 51 | 19 | 11 | 21 | 1,961 | 1,937 |
| 2018 | 49 | 13 | 14 | 22 | 2,055 | 1,971 |
| 2017 | 81 | 23 | 25 | 33 | 1,941 | 1,874 |
| 2016 | 43 | 23 | 6 | 14 | 1,672 | 1,748 |
| 2015 | 92 | 32 | 21 | 39 | 1,952 | 1,907 |
| 2014 | 76 | 41 | 16 | 19 | 1,777 | 1,871 |
| 2013 | 124 | 69 | 20 | 35 | 1,778 | 1,843 |
| 2012 | 113 | 58 | 13 | 42 | 1,940 | 1,956 |
| 2011 | 87 | 43 | 21 | 23 | 1,815 | 1,900 |
| 2010 | 84 | 45 | 15 | 24 | 1,991 | 2,060 |
| 2009 | 48 | 25 | 8 | 15 | 1,920 | 1,934 |
| 2008 | 38 | 18 | 8 | 12 | 1,990 | 1,990 |
| 2007 | 116 | 54 | 24 | 38 | 2,108 | 2,000 |
Where Niklesh Kumar Jain has played
India (71) · Spain (30) · Sri Lanka (8) · United Arab Emirates (5) · Italy (3) · Greece (2) · Malaysia (2) · Thailand (2) · Bangladesh (1) · Colombia (1) · France (1) · Romania (1) · Russia (1) · Singapore (1) · United States (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Niklesh Kumar Jain's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Niklesh Kumar Jain's side.
First moves as White (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 47 | 73.4% | 51.1% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 23.4% | 43.3% |
| d4 | 2 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 73% of White games, 51.1% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Jain usually continues Nf3 (52.1% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Jain usually continues Nf3 (38.9% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Jain usually continues d3 (80.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 23% of White games, 43.3% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Jain usually continues g3 (22.2% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Jain usually continues g3 (83.3% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Jain usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 31 | 86.1% | 33.9% |
| d5 | 5 | 13.9% | 20.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 55.0% | 45.5% |
| d5 | 9 | 45.0% | 16.7% |
Niklesh Kumar Jain's chess games
All 129 games by Niklesh Kumar Jain in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - Oct 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: 34 wins, 37 draws, 57 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2010 | Arvinder Preet Singh | 2,156 | chT-IND | A07 |
| Jul 2015 | Philipp Scheffknecht | 2,121 | 17th Barcelona Sant Marti Open A | B40 |
| Jul 2018 | David J. Rueda Marquez | 2,110 | 41st Barbera del Valles Open | D45 |
| Jun 2025 | Roc Boix Redorta | 2,104 | 5th Llinars Int Open | A05 |
| Mar 2013 | Al-Saif Abdullah | 2,089 | Dhaka Six Seasons | B38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-World Amateur | 2013 | 16 | 9 | 1,876 |
| Dhaka Six Seasons | 2013 | 9 | 6 | 2,081 |
| 38th Barbera del Valles Open | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,979 |
| 44th Barbera del Valles Open | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,035 |
| 17th Barcelona Sant Marti Open A | 2015 | 8 | 4 | 2,112 |
| 25th Sant Marti Open | 2025 | 8 | 3 | 2,012 |
| 5th Llinars Int Open | 2025 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,049 |
| 19th Barcelona Sant Marti Open A | 2017 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,938 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Niklesh Kumar Jain's chess games?
129 games by Niklesh Kumar Jain, from Oct 2005 to Oct 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 Niklesh Kumar Jain has played.
What does Niklesh Kumar Jain play on the first move as White?
Across 64 games with White in our database, Niklesh Kumar Jain opens with 1.e4 (73% of games), 1.Nf3 (23% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Niklesh Kumar Jain answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...d5 (45% of games).
What openings does Niklesh Kumar Jain play as White?
As White, Niklesh Kumar Jain's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (8 games, 12.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 64 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Niklesh Kumar Jain play as Black?
As Black, Niklesh Kumar Jain most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 65 games.
What is Niklesh Kumar Jain's FIDE rating?
Niklesh Kumar Jain is currently rated 1,980 in classical chess, 1,931 in rapid and 1,945 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,044 (Sep 2019).
How many games has Niklesh Kumar Jain played?
Our database contains 129 games by Niklesh Kumar Jain, covering Oct 2005 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 37 draws, 57 losses (26.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Niklesh Kumar Jain?
129 games by Niklesh Kumar Jain 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.