Prepare against Nirish Kumar Siva Kumar
FM · MYS · World #8,225 classical · FIDE ID 35820802
When preparing against Nirish Kumar Siva Kumar, expect 1.e4 in 72% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 27.8% over 18 games.
Our database contains 335 games by Nirish Kumar Siva Kumar, covering Apr 2022 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Nirish Kumar Siva Kumar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nirish Kumar Siva Kumar 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 | 2,202 | 2,348 | Sep 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,018 | 2,046 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,073 | 2,080 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 335 | 135 | 62 | 138 | 40.3% |
| As White | 167 | 74 | 33 | 60 | 44.3% |
| As Black | 168 | 61 | 29 | 78 | 36.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nirish Kumar Siva Kumar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nirish Kumar Siva Kumar's side.
First moves as White (166 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 120 | 72.3% | 55.8% |
| d4 | 25 | 15.1% | 56.0% |
| Nf3 | 18 | 10.8% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 72% of White games, 55.8% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Kumar usually continues Nf3 (46.5% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Kumar usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Kumar usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 56.0% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Kumar usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Kumar usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Kumar usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 43 | 58.1% | 41.9% |
| e5 | 9 | 12.2% | 61.1% |
| g6 | 8 | 10.8% | 37.5% |
| c6 | 8 | 10.8% | 56.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 45 | 75.0% | 43.3% |
| d5 | 10 | 16.7% | 65.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
Nirish Kumar Siva Kumar's chess games
All 335 games by Nirish Kumar Siva Kumar in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2022 - Sep 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: 135 wins, 62 draws, 138 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 27 | 9/3/15 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 15 | 7/3/5 | 46.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 12 | 3/1/8 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 10 | 2/7/1 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 18 | 5/7/6 | 27.8% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 13 | 6/0/7 | 46.2% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A15 | English Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Mikhail Kobalia | 2,538 | Titled Tue | E91 |
| Mar 2026 | Alexander Rustemov | 2,525 | 3rd 3-0 Thursday | C01 |
| Mar 2026 | Timothe Razafindratsima | 2,504 | Titled Tue | D02 |
| May 2026 | Srihari L R | 2,452 | ch-Commonwealth 2026 | B13 |
| Aug 2025 | Alessio Valsecchi | 2,450 | 4th Bella Italia Master | A06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 104 | 51.5 | 2,258 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 31 | 20.5 | 2,319 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 22 | 11.5 | 2,349 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 30th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,301 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 9th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,241 |
| World Youth Open U18 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,098 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 6th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,335 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 6th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,320 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nirish Kumar Siva Kumar's chess games?
335 games by Nirish Kumar Siva Kumar, from Apr 2022 to Sep 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 Nirish Kumar Siva Kumar has played.
What does Nirish Kumar Siva Kumar play on the first move as White?
Across 166 games with White in our database, Nirish Kumar Siva Kumar opens with 1.e4 (72% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nirish Kumar Siva Kumar answers 1...c5 (58% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games).
What openings does Nirish Kumar Siva Kumar play as White?
As White, Nirish Kumar Siva Kumar's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (27 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (12 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 167 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nirish Kumar Siva Kumar play as Black?
As Black, Nirish Kumar Siva Kumar most often plays: Sicilian (18 games, 27.8% win rate); King's Indian Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (12 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 168 games.
What is Nirish Kumar Siva Kumar's FIDE rating?
Nirish Kumar Siva Kumar is currently rated 2,202 in classical chess, 2,018 in rapid and 2,073 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,348 (Sep 2024).
How many games has Nirish Kumar Siva Kumar played?
Our database contains 335 games by Nirish Kumar Siva Kumar, covering Apr 2022 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 135 wins, 62 draws, 138 losses (40.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nirish Kumar Siva Kumar?
335 games by Nirish Kumar Siva Kumar 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.