Prepare against Sivanesan Nithyalakshmi
WCM · MYS · World #54,889 classical · FIDE ID 5706955
When preparing against Sivanesan Nithyalakshmi, expect 1.e4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (42% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (46%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 13.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 932 games by Sivanesan Nithyalakshmi, covering Jan 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sivanesan Nithyalakshmi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sivanesan Nithyalakshmi 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 | 1,874 | 1,967 | Jun 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,951 | 1,951 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,842 | 1,864 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 932 | 321 | 94 | 517 | 34.4% |
| As White | 464 | 169 | 48 | 247 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 468 | 152 | 46 | 270 | 32.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sivanesan Nithyalakshmi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sivanesan Nithyalakshmi's side.
First moves as White (464 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 413 | 89.0% | 40.9% |
| d4 | 41 | 8.8% | 47.6% |
| b3 | 4 | 0.9% | 37.5% |
| f4 | 2 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 40.9% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Nithyalakshmi usually continues Nf3 (36.8% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Nithyalakshmi usually continues Nf3 (32.5% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Nithyalakshmi usually continues d4 (38.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 47.6% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Nithyalakshmi usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Nithyalakshmi usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Nithyalakshmi usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (226 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 95 | 42.0% | 41.6% |
| c5 | 64 | 28.3% | 44.5% |
| e6 | 42 | 18.6% | 40.5% |
| d5 | 15 | 6.6% | 53.3% |
| d6 | 4 | 1.8% | 37.5% |
| b6 | 2 | 0.9% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (153 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 71 | 46.4% | 35.2% |
| f5 | 36 | 23.5% | 31.9% |
| e6 | 27 | 17.6% | 38.9% |
| d5 | 18 | 11.8% | 5.6% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Sivanesan Nithyalakshmi's chess games
All 932 games by Sivanesan Nithyalakshmi in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2010 - 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: 321 wins, 94 draws, 517 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 77 | 35/7/35 | 45.5% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 45 | 14/3/28 | 31.1% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 43 | 10/3/30 | 23.3% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 28 | 12/0/16 | 42.9% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 28 | 10/2/16 | 35.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 24 | 8/3/13 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French Defense | 17 | 5/0/12 | 29.4% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 17 | 6/4/7 | 35.3% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 14 | 4/3/7 | 28.6% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 48 | 14/4/30 | 29.2% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 25 | 10/1/14 | 40.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 21 | 9/1/11 | 42.9% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 20 | 7/1/12 | 35.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 20 | 6/0/14 | 30.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 18 | 3/3/12 | 16.7% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 16 | 9/2/5 | 56.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 15 | 6/1/8 | 40.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 15 | 3/0/12 | 20.0% |
| E63 | Indian Defense | 15 | 2/3/10 | 13.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2021 | Alexandre Qashashvili | 2,505 | Titled Tue | C47 |
| Sep 2021 | Mikhail Bryakin | 2,499 | Titled Tue | C90 |
| Jul 2023 | Polina Shuvalova | 2,496 | Titled Tue Early | A59 |
| Aug 2024 | Kaiqi Yang | 2,481 | Titled Tue Early | B13 |
| Dec 2024 | Axel Delorme | 2,468 | Titled Tue Late | B31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 636 | 226 | 2,068 |
| Speed Chess w Q1 | 2022 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,227 |
| ch-MAS w | 2024 | 14 | 7.5 | 1,862 |
| 11th Sharjah Cup Qual w | 2021 | 12 | 6.5 | 1,774 |
| Swiss Queens Wed #47 | 2024 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,859 |
| Wch U12 Girls | 2012 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,689 |
| Speed Chess w Play In 4 | 2024 | 11 | 5 | 2,150 |
| Olympiad Women-45 | 2024 | 11 | 6 | 2,050 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sivanesan Nithyalakshmi's chess games?
932 games by Sivanesan Nithyalakshmi, from Jan 2010 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 Sivanesan Nithyalakshmi has played.
What does Sivanesan Nithyalakshmi play on the first move as White?
Across 464 games with White in our database, Sivanesan Nithyalakshmi opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games), 1.b3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sivanesan Nithyalakshmi answers 1...e5 (42% of games), 1...c5 (28% of games), 1...e6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (46% of games), 1...f5 (24% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games).
What openings does Sivanesan Nithyalakshmi play as White?
As White, Sivanesan Nithyalakshmi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (77 games, 45.5% win rate); Sicilian (45 games, 31.1% win rate); Scotch Game (43 games, 23.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 464 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sivanesan Nithyalakshmi play as Black?
As Black, Sivanesan Nithyalakshmi most often plays: Dutch Defense (48 games, 29.2% win rate); Horwitz Defense (25 games, 40.0% win rate); Italian Game (21 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 468 games.
What is Sivanesan Nithyalakshmi's FIDE rating?
Sivanesan Nithyalakshmi is currently rated 1,874 in classical chess, 1,951 in rapid and 1,842 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,967 (Jun 2019).
How many games has Sivanesan Nithyalakshmi played?
Our database contains 932 games by Sivanesan Nithyalakshmi, covering Jan 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 321 wins, 94 draws, 517 losses (34.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sivanesan Nithyalakshmi?
932 games by Sivanesan Nithyalakshmi 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.