Prepare against Nithin Babu
India · World #1,409 classical · FIDE ID 46615431
When preparing against Nithin Babu, expect 1.e4 in 66% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (44%).
Our database contains 160 games by Nithin Babu, covering Jun 2013 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Nithin Babu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nithin Babu 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 | 2,418 | 2,418 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,156 | 2,166 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,140 | 2,140 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 160 | 71 | 46 | 42 | 44.4% |
| As White | 86 | 40 | 23 | 22 | 46.5% |
| As Black | 74 | 31 | 23 | 20 | 41.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nithin Babu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nithin Babu's side.
First moves as White (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 57 | 66.3% | 57.9% |
| c4 | 14 | 16.3% | 60.7% |
| d4 | 11 | 12.8% | 63.6% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 4.7% | 87.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 66% of White games, 57.9% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Babu usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Babu usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Babu usually continues d4 (78.6% score)
- 1.c4 — 16% of White games, 60.7% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Babu usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Babu usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Babu usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 15 | 44.1% | 40.0% |
| c5 | 8 | 23.5% | 68.8% |
| d6 | 7 | 20.6% | 64.3% |
| g6 | 3 | 8.8% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 44.0% | 72.7% |
| d5 | 11 | 44.0% | 36.4% |
| d6 | 2 | 8.0% | 50.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
Nithin Babu's chess games
All 160 games by Nithin Babu in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2013 - 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: 71 wins, 46 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 9 | 5/2/1 | 55.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 14 | 4/3/7 | 28.6% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A45 | London System | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A15 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Tamas Banusz | 2,598 | Kanizsa Open 2026 | B30 |
| Nov 2025 | Ilia Iljiushenok | 2,521 | Ganja Open | B12 |
| Apr 2025 | Ayush Sharma | 2,485 | 2nd Namma Bengaluru Open | C42 |
| Aug 2026 | Neelash Saha | 2,471 | 9th SKG Open 2026 | C41 |
| Jul 2026 | Himal Gusain | 2,451 | Granada Chess Open 2026 | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Bangkok Summer Open | 2025 | 9 | 7 | 2,331 |
| Shirvan Open | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,253 |
| Kanizsa Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,512 |
| Ganja Open | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,390 |
| 360 One Masters Chess Tournament | Challengers | 2026 | 9 | 8 | 2,354 |
| 40th Tamil Nadu IM | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,333 |
| 2nd Namma Bengaluru Open | 2025 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,600 |
| Aurionpro Mumbai IGM Open | 2025 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,277 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nithin Babu's chess games?
160 games by Nithin Babu, from Jun 2013 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 Nithin Babu has played.
What does Nithin Babu play on the first move as White?
Across 86 games with White in our database, Nithin Babu opens with 1.e4 (66% of games), 1.c4 (16% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nithin Babu answers 1...e5 (44% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games), 1...d6 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...d5 (44% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games).
What openings does Nithin Babu play as White?
As White, Nithin Babu's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 86 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nithin Babu play as Black?
As Black, Nithin Babu most often plays: Indian Defense (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Pirc Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 74 games.
What is Nithin Babu's FIDE rating?
Nithin Babu is currently rated 2,418 in classical chess, 2,156 in rapid and 2,140 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,418 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Nithin Babu played?
Our database contains 160 games by Nithin Babu, covering Jun 2013 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 71 wins, 46 draws, 42 losses (44.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nithin Babu?
160 games by Nithin Babu 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.