Prepare against Swarna Nihal
FM · India · World #16,013 classical · FIDE ID 25683640
Our database contains 123 games by Swarna Nihal, covering Jul 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Swarna Nihal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Swarna Nihal 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 | 2,095 | 2,366 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,006 | 2,006 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,185 | 2,201 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 123 | 42 | 32 | 49 | 34.1% |
| As White | 62 | 21 | 17 | 24 | 33.9% |
| As Black | 61 | 21 | 15 | 25 | 34.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Swarna Nihal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Swarna Nihal's side.
First moves as White (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 62 | 100.0% | 47.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 47.6% score
- …Nf6 (66% of these games) — Nihal usually continues c4 (42.7% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Nihal usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Nihal usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 29 | 100.0% | 55.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 100.0% | 42.9% |
Swarna Nihal's chess games
All 123 games by Swarna Nihal in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2018 - Jul 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: 42 wins, 32 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E06 | Catalan | 19 | 5/5/9 | 26.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E10 | Indian Defense: Dzindzi-Indian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A04 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D56 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Erdem Khubukshanov | 2,489 | 31st Abu Dhabi Blitz Open | B23 |
| Aug 2025 | Viachaslau Zarubitski | 2,409 | Titled Tue Early | B27 |
| Aug 2025 | Oliver Dimakiling | 2,402 | 31st Abu Dhabi Blitz Open | A35 |
| Aug 2025 | Aditya Bagus Arfan | 2,391 | 31st Abu Dhabi Blitz Open | E92 |
| Aug 2025 | David Lacan Rus | 2,364 | Titled Tue Early | E06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31st Abu Dhabi Blitz Open | 2025 | 10 | 5 | 2,355 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,270 |
| Budapest Spring Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 3 | 2,175 |
| FSIM June | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,330 |
| 3rd Kumania IM 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,203 |
| 31st Abu Dhabi Masters | 2025 | 9 | 3 | 2,225 |
| Vezerkepzo Summer IM2 | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,379 |
| RUDAR 51 IM 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,195 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Swarna Nihal's chess games?
123 games by Swarna Nihal, from Jul 2018 to Jul 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 Swarna Nihal has played.
What does Swarna Nihal play on the first move as White?
Across 62 games with White in our database, Swarna Nihal opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Swarna Nihal answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Swarna Nihal play as White?
As White, Swarna Nihal's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (19 games, 26.3% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 62 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Swarna Nihal play as Black?
As Black, Swarna Nihal most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 61 games.
What is Swarna Nihal's FIDE rating?
Swarna Nihal is currently rated 2,095 in classical chess, 2,006 in rapid and 2,185 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,366 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Swarna Nihal played?
Our database contains 123 games by Swarna Nihal, covering Jul 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 42 wins, 32 draws, 49 losses (34.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Swarna Nihal?
123 games by Swarna Nihal 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.