Prepare against Niladri Banerjee
India · World #11,490 classical · FIDE ID 25144251
When preparing against Niladri Banerjee, expect 1.d4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 33 games by Niladri Banerjee, covering Dec 2019 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Niladri Banerjee's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Niladri Banerjee 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 | 2,149 | 2,185 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,034 | 2,034 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,906 | 1,946 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 14 | 9 | 10 | 42.4% |
| As White | 17 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 47.1% |
| As Black | 16 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 37.5% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2019-2026): 593 rated games against 492 different opponents, across 65 events in 1 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 | 331 | 204 | 43 | 84 | 61.6% | 1,518 | 1,641 | 30 |
| Rapid | 61 | 44 | 5 | 12 | 72.1% | 1,681 | 1,870 | 11 |
| Blitz | 20 | 13 | 0 | 7 | 65.0% | 1,775 | 1,845 | 9 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 151 | 49 | 18 | 84 | 32.5% |
| Against lower-rated | 337 | 250 | 44 | 43 | 74.2% |
Wins over titled players: 8 vs IM · 7 vs FM · 9 vs CM · 3 vs WFM · 2 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
7 tournament wins from 64 events, 3 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 84 | 53 | 10 | 21 | 1,895 | 2,045 |
| 2025 | 76 | 51 | 10 | 15 | 1,839 | 2,023 |
| 2024 | 138 | 88 | 21 | 29 | 1,708 | 1,875 |
| 2023 | 82 | 52 | 7 | 23 | 1,573 | 1,698 |
| 2022 | 125 | 80 | 16 | 29 | 1,355 | 1,473 |
| 2021 | 18 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 1,474 | 1,234 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1,307 | 907 |
| 2019 | 69 | 34 | 6 | 29 | 1,209 | 1,091 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Niladri Banerjee's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Niladri Banerjee's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 14 | 82.4% | 71.4% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 11.8% | 0.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 82% of White games, 71.4% score
- …Nf6 (86% of these games) — Banerjee usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Banerjee usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 12% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Banerjee usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Banerjee usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 91.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Niladri Banerjee's chess games
All 33 games by Niladri Banerjee in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2019 - 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: 14 wins, 9 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E00 | Catalan | 8 | 5/3/0 | 62.5% |
| A15 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E66 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E66 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | Aarit Kapil | 2,335 | 51st Indian Sub-Junior (Under15) Open Chess Championships 2026 | Open | E06 |
| Dec 2024 | Nithin Babu | 2,282 | 15th KIIT Cat A Open | A15 |
| Oct 2026 | Mehul Sondhi | 2,088 | 51st Indian Sub-Junior (Under15) Open Chess Championships 2026 | Open | B22 |
| Oct 2026 | Viraat Jalan | 1,987 | 51st Indian Sub-Junior (Under15) Open Chess Championships 2026 | Open | E00 |
| Aug 2026 | Prawin K | 1,947 | PICA's All India Open FIDE Classical Rating Chess Tournament 2026 | A57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PICA's All India Open FIDE Classical Rating Chess Tournament 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 5 | 2,053 |
| 51st Indian Sub-Junior (Under15) Open Chess Championships 2026 | Open | 2026 | 8 | 6 | 2,362 |
| 7th DD-DBCA Open Fide Rating Chess Tournament 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,122 |
| 15th KIIT Cat A Open | 2024 | 4 | 1 | 1,968 |
| 5th Kolkata DBCA Open | 2024 | 2 | 1 | 1,955 |
| 17th KIIT Cat A Open 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 2,200 |
| ch-IND U11 | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,034 |
| Odisha Open Cat.A | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,884 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Niladri Banerjee's chess games?
33 games by Niladri Banerjee, from Dec 2019 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 Niladri Banerjee has played.
What does Niladri Banerjee play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Niladri Banerjee opens with 1.d4 (82% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Niladri Banerjee answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Niladri Banerjee play as White?
As White, Niladri Banerjee's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (8 games, 62.5% win rate); English Opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Niladri Banerjee play as Black?
As Black, Niladri Banerjee most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Niladri Banerjee's FIDE rating?
Niladri Banerjee is currently rated 2,149 in classical chess, 2,034 in rapid and 1,906 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,185 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Niladri Banerjee played?
Our database contains 33 games by Niladri Banerjee, covering Dec 2019 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 9 draws, 10 losses (42.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Niladri Banerjee?
33 games by Niladri Banerjee 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.