Prepare against S. Nitin
IM · India · World #3,575 classical · FIDE ID 5018277
When preparing against S. Nitin, expect 1.e4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System as Black, 23.1% over 26 games.
Our database contains 1,668 games by S. Nitin, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find S. Nitin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout S. Nitin 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 | 2,317 | 2,461 | Oct 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,204 | 2,477 | Dec 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,307 | 2,481 | Dec 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,668 | 733 | 437 | 498 | 43.9% |
| As White | 853 | 416 | 221 | 216 | 48.8% |
| As Black | 815 | 317 | 216 | 282 | 38.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of S. Nitin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from S. Nitin's side.
First moves as White (853 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 738 | 86.5% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 94 | 11.0% | 72.9% |
| g3 | 8 | 0.9% | 68.8% |
| b3 | 4 | 0.5% | 75.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 0.4% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 3 | 0.4% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 60.0% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Nitin usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Nitin usually continues Nf3 (58.2% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Nitin usually continues d4 (59.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 11% of White games, 72.9% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Nitin usually continues g3 (73.4% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Nitin usually continues g3 (73.2% score)
- …c5 (5% of these games) — Nitin usually continues g3 (87.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (388 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 346 | 89.2% | 53.8% |
| g6 | 31 | 8.0% | 61.3% |
| e5 | 11 | 2.8% | 45.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (306 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 255 | 83.3% | 49.2% |
| c5 | 29 | 9.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 21 | 6.9% | 59.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
S. Nitin's chess games
All 1,668 games by S. Nitin in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 733 wins, 437 draws, 498 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 122 | 61/27/34 | 50.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 111 | 47/37/27 | 42.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 72 | 45/12/15 | 62.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 50 | 28/14/8 | 56.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 34 | 19/8/7 | 55.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 32 | 9/14/9 | 28.1% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 28 | 15/4/9 | 53.6% |
| C01 | French Defense | 27 | 11/8/8 | 40.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 27 | 18/0/9 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 22 | 8/5/9 | 36.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 139 | 66/31/42 | 47.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 95 | 32/31/32 | 33.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 73 | 37/18/18 | 50.7% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 68 | 23/17/28 | 33.8% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 58 | 24/11/23 | 41.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 41 | 17/5/19 | 41.5% |
| E68 | Indian Defense | 29 | 16/5/8 | 55.2% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 29 | 13/3/13 | 44.8% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 28 | 9/9/10 | 32.1% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 26 | 6/6/14 | 23.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2020 | Pavel Eljanov | 2,672 | Titled Tue | B18 |
| Apr 2021 | Gata Kamsky | 2,665 | Titled Tue | A48 |
| Oct 2020 | Nils Grandelius | 2,662 | Speed Chess Super Swiss | B11 |
| May 2021 | B. Adhiban | 2,660 | FIDE World Cup AICF Qual | A05 |
| May 2020 | Alexey Dreev | 2,655 | Titled Tue | E92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 319 | 171.5 | 2,405 |
| ch-Commonwealth | 2019 | 57 | 35.5 | 2,362 |
| ch-IND Blitz | 2025 | 21 | 12 | 2,337 |
| Graz Open A | 2020 | 18 | 12 | 2,505 |
| Bhopal Open | 2018 | 17 | 11.5 | 2,198 |
| FIDE World Cup AICF Qual | 2021 | 16 | 10 | 2,585 |
| Speed Chess Super Swiss | 2020 | 14 | 7 | 2,427 |
| ch-IND 55th | 2017 | 13 | 7 | 2,515 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Deepan Chakkravarthy J. (14 games) · Abhijeet Gupta (12 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find S. Nitin's chess games?
1,668 games by S. Nitin, from Apr 2003 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 S. Nitin has played.
What does S. Nitin play on the first move as White?
Across 853 games with White in our database, S. Nitin opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games), 1.g3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, S. Nitin answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games).
What openings does S. Nitin play as White?
As White, S. Nitin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (122 games, 50.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (111 games, 42.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (72 games, 62.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 853 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does S. Nitin play as Black?
As Black, S. Nitin most often plays: Sicilian (139 games, 47.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (95 games, 33.7% win rate); Modern Defense (73 games, 50.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 815 games.
What is S. Nitin's FIDE rating?
S. Nitin is currently rated 2,317 in classical chess, 2,204 in rapid and 2,307 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,461 (Oct 2018).
How many games has S. Nitin played?
Our database contains 1,668 games by S. Nitin, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 733 wins, 437 draws, 498 losses (43.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against S. Nitin?
1,668 games by S. Nitin 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.