Prepare against Nikunj Oza
United States · World #111,447 classical · FIDE ID 2039591
When preparing against Nikunj Oza, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 31 games by Nikunj Oza, covering Feb 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nikunj Oza's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikunj Oza 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 | 1,697 | 1,818 | Jan 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 10 | 4 | 17 | 32.3% |
| As White | 18 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 38.9% |
| As Black | 13 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 23.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikunj Oza's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikunj Oza's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 100.0% | 38.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 38.9% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Oza usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Oza usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …e5 (6% of these games) — Oza usually continues dxe5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 75.0% | 58.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
Nikunj Oza's chess games
All 31 games by Nikunj Oza in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2015 - Jul 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, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Danish Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Bishop's Opening: Boden-Kieseritzky Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A15 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2006 | Paul Gallegos | 2,200 | Stamer Memorial | C30 |
| Aug 2005 | Brendan Purcell | 1,825 | San Francisco Bernardo Smith Memorial | D02 |
| Jun 2005 | Mukund Chillakanti | 1,372 | San Francisco Stamer Memorial | C42 |
| Jun 2005 | Pratap Chillakanti | 1,359 | San Francisco Stamer Memorial | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco Stamer Memorial | 2005 | 7 | 4 | 1,774 |
| San Francisco Capps Memorial | 2005 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,781 |
| CalChess Season opener | 1993 | 4 | 0 | – |
| Milpitas 1000 GM Winter Open | 2023 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,414 |
| San Francisco Bernardo Smith Memorial | 2005 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,857 |
| Stamer Memorial | 2006 | 2 | 1 | 2,087 |
| California Open | 1992 | 2 | 1 | – |
| ch-Berkeley CC | 1999 | 1 | 0 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikunj Oza's chess games?
31 games by Nikunj Oza, from Feb 2015 to Jul 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 Nikunj Oza has played.
What does Nikunj Oza play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Nikunj Oza opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikunj Oza answers 1...e5 (75% of games), 1...d6 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Nikunj Oza play as White?
As White, Nikunj Oza's most-played openings in our database are: London System (6 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikunj Oza play as Black?
As Black, Nikunj Oza most often plays: Petrov's Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 13 games.
What is Nikunj Oza's FIDE rating?
Nikunj Oza is currently rated 1,697 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,818 (Jan 2019).
How many games has Nikunj Oza played?
Our database contains 31 games by Nikunj Oza, covering Feb 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 4 draws, 17 losses (32.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikunj Oza?
31 games by Nikunj Oza 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.