Prepare against Nitesh Cherukuri
FM · United States · World #8,831 classical · FIDE ID 30978688
When preparing against Nitesh Cherukuri, expect 1.e4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 20.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 243 games by Nitesh Cherukuri, covering Aug 2021 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Nitesh Cherukuri's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nitesh Cherukuri 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 | 2,190 | 2,299 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,103 | 2,170 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,944 | 2,015 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 243 | 80 | 81 | 82 | 32.9% |
| As White | 120 | 42 | 40 | 38 | 35.0% |
| As Black | 123 | 38 | 41 | 44 | 30.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nitesh Cherukuri's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nitesh Cherukuri's side.
First moves as White (120 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 101 | 84.2% | 52.5% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 10.8% | 38.5% |
| b3 | 4 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 52.5% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Cherukuri usually continues Nf3 (43.6% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Cherukuri usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Cherukuri usually continues d4 (90.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 11% of White games, 38.5% score
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Cherukuri usually continues g3 (37.5% score)
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Cherukuri usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (23% of these games) — Cherukuri usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 51 | 78.5% | 46.1% |
| c6 | 10 | 15.4% | 30.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 29 | 67.4% | 48.3% |
| d5 | 14 | 32.6% | 42.9% |
Nitesh Cherukuri's chess games
All 243 games by Nitesh Cherukuri in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2021 - 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: 80 wins, 81 draws, 82 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B55 | Sicilian | 19 | 5/8/6 | 26.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 15 | 4/7/4 | 26.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 7/1/0 | 87.5% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| C46 | Four Knights Game | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 20 | 4/7/9 | 20.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Sergey Erenburg | 2,504 | 12th Washington Int | B12 |
| Jun 2024 | Lennis Martinez Ramirez | 2,449 | Titled Tue Early | B00 |
| Mar 2026 | L M S T De Silva | 2,409 | Charlotte Spring IMB 2026 | B32 |
| Jun 2024 | Carlos Alberto Gallegos Diaz | 2,374 | Titled Tue Early | B07 |
| Jun 2024 | Reem Sherman | 2,358 | Titled Tue Late | A01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 47 | 22.5 | 2,248 |
| World Youth Open U16 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,235 |
| 11th Dulles Cherry Blossom Open | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,994 |
| NY Marshall Winter IM C | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,246 |
| Blitz Fuel Inv IMD | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,247 |
| New York Spring IMB | 2025 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,058 |
| North American Youth U18 | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,246 |
| Charlotte Spring IMB 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,284 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nitesh Cherukuri's chess games?
243 games by Nitesh Cherukuri, from Aug 2021 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 Nitesh Cherukuri has played.
What does Nitesh Cherukuri play on the first move as White?
Across 120 games with White in our database, Nitesh Cherukuri opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games), 1.b3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nitesh Cherukuri answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...c6 (15% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Nitesh Cherukuri play as White?
As White, Nitesh Cherukuri's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (19 games, 26.3% win rate); Italian Game (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (8 games, 87.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 120 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nitesh Cherukuri play as Black?
As Black, Nitesh Cherukuri most often plays: Sicilian (20 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (11 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 123 games.
What is Nitesh Cherukuri's FIDE rating?
Nitesh Cherukuri is currently rated 2,190 in classical chess, 2,103 in rapid and 1,944 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,299 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Nitesh Cherukuri played?
Our database contains 243 games by Nitesh Cherukuri, covering Aug 2021 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 80 wins, 81 draws, 82 losses (32.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nitesh Cherukuri?
243 games by Nitesh Cherukuri 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.