Prepare against Shyaam Nikhil P
GM · India · World #1,268 classical · FIDE ID 5024218
Our database contains 143 games by Shyaam Nikhil P, covering Jul 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Shyaam Nikhil P's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Shyaam Nikhil P 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 | 2,428 | 2,502 | Jul 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,333 | 2,490 | Mar 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,328 | 2,490 | Mar 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 143 | 57 | 63 | 23 | 39.9% |
| As White | 69 | 32 | 33 | 4 | 46.4% |
| As Black | 74 | 25 | 30 | 19 | 33.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Shyaam Nikhil P's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Shyaam Nikhil P's side.
First moves as White (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 38 | 55.1% | 65.8% |
| Nf3 | 18 | 26.1% | 86.1% |
| g3 | 4 | 5.8% | 62.5% |
| d4 | 4 | 5.8% | 37.5% |
| b3 | 3 | 4.3% | 83.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.9% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 55% of White games, 65.8% score
- …e5 (42% of these games) — P usually continues Nf3 (77.3% score)
- …c5 (32% of these games) — P usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — P usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 26% of White games, 86.1% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — P usually continues g3 (83.3% score)
- …d5 (44% of these games) — P usually continues g3 (91.7% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — P usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 30 | 75.0% | 55.0% |
| e5 | 9 | 22.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 77.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 13.6% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
Shyaam Nikhil P's chess games
All 143 games by Shyaam Nikhil P in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 57 wins, 63 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 13 | 11/1/1 | 84.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B00 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| B54 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Joshua Friedel | 2,552 | 51st Seville Open | B10 |
| Mar 2025 | Guha Mitrabha | 2,499 | ch-IND Rapid | A15 |
| Mar 2025 | Srihari L R | 2,498 | ch-IND Rapid | A15 |
| Jan 2026 | Neelash Saha | 2,474 | 37th Roquetas de Mar Open | C42 |
| Dec 2024 | Shahil Dey | 2,368 | Odisha Open Cat.A GM | C68 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odisha Open Cat.A GM | 2024 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,438 |
| 23rd BCC Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,457 |
| ch-Commonwealth | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,142 |
| DAV-Go Checkmate IM 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,377 |
| Qatar Masters Open | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,483 |
| 61st Groningen Open | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,482 |
| Wroclaw Open A | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,413 |
| ch-Commonwealth 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,211 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Shyaam Nikhil P's chess games?
143 games by Shyaam Nikhil P, from Jul 2004 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 Shyaam Nikhil P has played.
What does Shyaam Nikhil P play on the first move as White?
Across 69 games with White in our database, Shyaam Nikhil P opens with 1.e4 (55% of games), 1.Nf3 (26% of games), 1.g3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Shyaam Nikhil P answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...e5 (23% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games).
What openings does Shyaam Nikhil P play as White?
As White, Shyaam Nikhil P's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (13 games, 84.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 69 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Shyaam Nikhil P play as Black?
As Black, Shyaam Nikhil P most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 74 games.
What is Shyaam Nikhil P's FIDE rating?
Shyaam Nikhil P is currently rated 2,428 in classical chess, 2,333 in rapid and 2,328 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,502 (Jul 2012).
How many games has Shyaam Nikhil P played?
Our database contains 143 games by Shyaam Nikhil P, covering Jul 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 57 wins, 63 draws, 23 losses (39.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Shyaam Nikhil P?
143 games by Shyaam Nikhil P 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.