Prepare against Nitish Belurkar
IM · India · World #920 classical · FIDE ID 5084768
When preparing against Nitish Belurkar, expect 1.e4 in 54% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (40% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (64%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 41.2% over 17 games.
Our database contains 618 games by Nitish Belurkar, covering Mar 2010 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Nitish Belurkar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nitish Belurkar 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 | 2,460 | 2,495 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,258 | 2,335 | Jan 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,372 | 2,393 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 618 | 319 | 103 | 196 | 51.6% |
| As White | 311 | 170 | 51 | 90 | 54.7% |
| As Black | 307 | 149 | 52 | 106 | 48.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nitish Belurkar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nitish Belurkar's side.
First moves as White (311 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 169 | 54.3% | 64.2% |
| d4 | 137 | 44.1% | 61.3% |
| f3 | 2 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
| a4 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 54% of White games, 64.2% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Belurkar usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Belurkar usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Belurkar usually continues Nf3 (63.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 44% of White games, 61.3% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Belurkar usually continues Nf3 (57.4% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Belurkar usually continues Nf3 (73.2% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Belurkar usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (139 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 55 | 39.6% | 54.5% |
| d5 | 52 | 37.4% | 72.1% |
| e6 | 16 | 11.5% | 53.1% |
| e5 | 11 | 7.9% | 31.8% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 69 | 64.5% | 53.6% |
| d6 | 26 | 24.3% | 71.2% |
| d5 | 5 | 4.7% | 40.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 2.8% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
Nitish Belurkar's chess games
All 618 games by Nitish Belurkar in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2010 - 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: 319 wins, 103 draws, 196 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 54 | 25/8/21 | 46.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 39 | 23/4/12 | 59.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 25 | 18/1/6 | 72.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 24 | 14/3/7 | 58.3% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 50 | 35/3/12 | 70.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 28 | 14/3/11 | 50.0% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 17 | 7/6/4 | 41.2% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 13 | 6/1/6 | 46.2% |
| A15 | English Opening | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 11 | 8/0/3 | 72.7% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 6/0/4 | 60.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 9 | 7/0/2 | 77.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Nils Grandelius | 2,662 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | D02 |
| Dec 2025 | Grigoriy Oparin | 2,658 | Titled Tue | A48 |
| May 2026 | V Pranav | 2,657 | 1st 3-0 Thu 21st May 2026 | D05 |
| Apr 2026 | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | 2,655 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | E62 |
| Feb 2026 | Frederik Svane | 2,645 | Titled Tue | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 265 | 164 | 2,438 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 151 | 90.5 | 2,406 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 23rd Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,268 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 21st May 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,635 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 16th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,270 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 25th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 8 | 2,426 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 27th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,500 |
| 2nd Namma Bengaluru Open | 2025 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,440 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nitish Belurkar's chess games?
618 games by Nitish Belurkar, from Mar 2010 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 Nitish Belurkar has played.
What does Nitish Belurkar play on the first move as White?
Across 311 games with White in our database, Nitish Belurkar opens with 1.e4 (54% of games), 1.d4 (44% of games), 1.f3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nitish Belurkar answers 1...c5 (40% of games), 1...d5 (37% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d6 (24% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Nitish Belurkar play as White?
As White, Nitish Belurkar's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (54 games, 46.3% win rate); Sicilian (39 games, 59.0% win rate); Colle System (25 games, 72.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 311 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nitish Belurkar play as Black?
As Black, Nitish Belurkar most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (50 games, 70.0% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (28 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (17 games, 41.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 307 games.
What is Nitish Belurkar's FIDE rating?
Nitish Belurkar is currently rated 2,460 in classical chess, 2,258 in rapid and 2,372 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,495 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Nitish Belurkar played?
Our database contains 618 games by Nitish Belurkar, covering Mar 2010 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 319 wins, 103 draws, 196 losses (51.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nitish Belurkar?
618 games by Nitish Belurkar 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.