Prepare against Niladri Shekhar Bhattacharya
India · World #64,701 classical · FIDE ID 5008581
When preparing against Niladri Shekhar Bhattacharya, expect 1.Nf3 in 40% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (25% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (57%).
Our database contains 40 games by Niladri Shekhar Bhattacharya, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Niladri Shekhar Bhattacharya's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Niladri Shekhar Bhattacharya 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 | 1,890 | 2,177 | Jan 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,865 | 2,116 | Nov 2012 |
| Blitz | 1,889 | 2,062 | Aug 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 8 | 7 | 25 | 20.0% |
| As White | 20 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 20 | 2 | 3 | 15 | 10.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Niladri Shekhar Bhattacharya's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Niladri Shekhar Bhattacharya's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 8 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 5 | 25.0% | 30.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| e3 | 2 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 40% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Bhattacharya usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Bhattacharya usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Bhattacharya usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 25% of White games, 30.0% score
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Bhattacharya usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Bhattacharya usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Bhattacharya usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 3 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 25.0% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 16.7% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 57.1% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Niladri Shekhar Bhattacharya's chess games
All 40 games by Niladri Shekhar Bhattacharya in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 8 wins, 7 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E69 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2011 | Siddharth Ravichandran | 2,423 | 3rd Bhubaneswar Open | A25 |
| Jan 2010 | Rahul Sangma | 2,387 | 8th New Delhi Parsvnath Open | A15 |
| May 2008 | Ghate Swati | 2,350 | 1st Mumbai Mayors Cup | A06 |
| Feb 2010 | K.A. Unas | 1,994 | chT-IND | A34 |
| May 2008 | Rohit Jadhav | 1,876 | 1st Mumbai Mayors Cup | B94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Mumbai Mayors Cup | 2008 | 10 | 5 | 2,150 |
| chT-IND | 2010 | 7 | 3 | 2,128 |
| 8th New Delhi Parsvnath Open | 2010 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,269 |
| 3rd Bhubaneswar Open | 2011 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,420 |
| 7th New Delhi Parsvnath Open | 2009 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,211 |
| Jalgaon Open | 2010 | 2 | 0 | 1,992 |
| 33rd chT-IND | 2013 | 2 | 0 | 1,951 |
| Gurgaon Open 2nd | 2014 | 1 | 0 | 2,069 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Niladri Shekhar Bhattacharya's chess games?
40 games by Niladri Shekhar Bhattacharya, from Apr 2003 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 Niladri Shekhar Bhattacharya has played.
What does Niladri Shekhar Bhattacharya play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Niladri Shekhar Bhattacharya opens with 1.Nf3 (40% of games), 1.e4 (25% of games), 1.c4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Niladri Shekhar Bhattacharya answers 1...c6 (25% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games).
What openings does Niladri Shekhar Bhattacharya play as White?
As White, Niladri Shekhar Bhattacharya's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Larsen Attack (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Niladri Shekhar Bhattacharya play as Black?
As Black, Niladri Shekhar Bhattacharya most often plays: French Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Niladri Shekhar Bhattacharya's FIDE rating?
Niladri Shekhar Bhattacharya is currently rated 1,890 in classical chess, 1,865 in rapid and 1,889 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,177 (Jan 2012).
How many games has Niladri Shekhar Bhattacharya played?
Our database contains 40 games by Niladri Shekhar Bhattacharya, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 7 draws, 25 losses (20.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Niladri Shekhar Bhattacharya?
40 games by Niladri Shekhar Bhattacharya 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.