Prepare against Nivaan Shrivastava
United States · World #22,055 classical · FIDE ID 39928357
When preparing against Nivaan Shrivastava, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (87% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 51 games by Nivaan Shrivastava, covering Sep 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nivaan Shrivastava's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nivaan Shrivastava 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 | 2,041 | 2,135 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,876 | 1,950 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 14 | 10 | 27 | 27.5% |
| As White | 24 | 7 | 4 | 13 | 29.2% |
| As Black | 27 | 7 | 6 | 14 | 25.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nivaan Shrivastava's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nivaan Shrivastava's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 95.8% | 39.1% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 39.1% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Shrivastava usually continues Nf3 (20.8% score)
- …e5 (43% of these games) — Shrivastava usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …c6 (4% of these games) — Shrivastava usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Shrivastava usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 86.7% | 26.9% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 13.3% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Nivaan Shrivastava's chess games
All 51 games by Nivaan Shrivastava in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2023 - Aug 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: 14 wins, 10 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 1/1/7 | 11.1% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Venkatesh,Narayan | 2,270 | Titled Tue 7th Jul 2026 | A01 |
| Feb 2026 | Sharath Radhakrishnan | 2,206 | 3rd President's Day Open | D37 |
| Jul 2026 | Fayard,A | 2,185 | Titled Tue 7th Jul 2026 | A22 |
| Jul 2026 | Yarikov,Artem | 2,096 | Titled Tue 7th Jul 2026 | B11 |
| Feb 2026 | Viyaan Krishna Doddapaneni | 2,063 | 3rd President's Day Open | C26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 10 | 4 | 2,135 |
| 3rd Skyline Open | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,692 |
| Cherry Blossom Classic | 2026 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,890 |
| 3rd President's Day Open | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 2,161 |
| Marshall June FIDE U2400 | 2026 | 4 | 3.5 | 2,152 |
| 4th Skyline Open | 2025 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,778 |
| Marshall Chess Club Junior Championship | Under 20 | 2026 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,200 |
| Marshall Premier Jun 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,991 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nivaan Shrivastava's chess games?
51 games by Nivaan Shrivastava, from Sep 2023 to Aug 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 Nivaan Shrivastava has played.
What does Nivaan Shrivastava play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Nivaan Shrivastava opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nivaan Shrivastava answers 1...c5 (87% of games), 1...Nc6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Nivaan Shrivastava play as White?
As White, Nivaan Shrivastava's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Rossolimo (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nivaan Shrivastava play as Black?
As Black, Nivaan Shrivastava most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Nivaan Shrivastava's FIDE rating?
Nivaan Shrivastava is currently rated 2,041 in classical chess and 1,876 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,135 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Nivaan Shrivastava played?
Our database contains 51 games by Nivaan Shrivastava, covering Sep 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 10 draws, 27 losses (27.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nivaan Shrivastava?
51 games by Nivaan Shrivastava 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.