Prepare against Nirish Kumar Siva Kumar
FM · MYS · World #9,666 classical · FIDE ID 35820802
Our database contains 293 games by Nirish Kumar Siva Kumar, covering Apr 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nirish Kumar Siva Kumar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nirish Kumar Siva Kumar 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 | 2,176 | 2,348 | Sep 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,046 | 2,046 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,080 | 2,080 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 293 | 117 | 54 | 122 | 39.9% |
| As White | 145 | 63 | 29 | 53 | 43.4% |
| As Black | 148 | 54 | 25 | 69 | 36.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nirish Kumar Siva Kumar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nirish Kumar Siva Kumar's side.
First moves as White (145 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 103 | 71.0% | 53.9% |
| d4 | 22 | 15.2% | 59.1% |
| Nf3 | 17 | 11.7% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 53.9% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Kumar usually continues Nf3 (42.1% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Kumar usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Kumar usually continues Nf3 (53.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 59.1% score
- …d5 (45% of these games) — Kumar usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Kumar usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Kumar usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 34 | 54.8% | 42.6% |
| g6 | 8 | 12.9% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 7 | 11.3% | 64.3% |
| c6 | 7 | 11.3% | 64.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 42 | 73.7% | 44.0% |
| d5 | 10 | 17.5% | 65.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 3.5% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
Nirish Kumar Siva Kumar's chess games
All 293 games by Nirish Kumar Siva Kumar in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2022 - 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: 117 wins, 54 draws, 122 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 23 | 6/3/14 | 26.1% |
| D02 | London System | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 11 | 3/1/7 | 27.3% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 9 | 2/6/1 | 22.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 17 | 5/6/6 | 29.4% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 12 | 5/0/7 | 41.7% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Mihail Kobalia | 2,538 | Titled Tue | E91 |
| Mar 2026 | Alexander Rustemov | 2,525 | 3rd 3-0 Thursday | C01 |
| Mar 2026 | Timothe Razafindratsima | 2,504 | Titled Tue | D02 |
| May 2026 | Srihari,L R | 2,452 | ch-Commonwealth 2026 | B13 |
| Aug 2025 | Alessio Valsecchi | 2,450 | 4th Bella Italia Master | A06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 84 | 41 | 2,264 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 31 | 20.5 | 2,319 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 22 | 11.5 | 2,349 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 30th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,301 |
| World Youth Open U18 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,098 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 9th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,241 |
| 30th Hotel Adriatico | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,196 |
| World ol U16 | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,870 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nirish Kumar Siva Kumar's chess games?
293 games by Nirish Kumar Siva Kumar, from Apr 2022 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 Nirish Kumar Siva Kumar has played.
What does Nirish Kumar Siva Kumar play on the first move as White?
Across 145 games with White in our database, Nirish Kumar Siva Kumar opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nirish Kumar Siva Kumar answers 1...c5 (55% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games).
What openings does Nirish Kumar Siva Kumar play as White?
As White, Nirish Kumar Siva Kumar's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (23 games, 26.1% win rate); London System (12 games, 58.3% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (12 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 145 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nirish Kumar Siva Kumar play as Black?
As Black, Nirish Kumar Siva Kumar most often plays: Sicilian (17 games, 29.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (11 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 148 games.
What is Nirish Kumar Siva Kumar's FIDE rating?
Nirish Kumar Siva Kumar is currently rated 2,176 in classical chess, 2,046 in rapid and 2,080 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,348 (Sep 2024).
How many games has Nirish Kumar Siva Kumar played?
Our database contains 293 games by Nirish Kumar Siva Kumar, covering Apr 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 117 wins, 54 draws, 122 losses (39.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nirish Kumar Siva Kumar?
293 games by Nirish Kumar Siva Kumar 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.