Opponent
Lichess · 300 rated games · May 2020–Dec 2023 · prepared for nihalsarin2004
Three moves to make for each colour, based on their real results. Confidence reflects sample size.
Open with 1.e3 — their lowest score (55%) among first moves they've faced
Faced 11 times. Most common reply: d5. Medium confidence
1.e3 d5 2.a4
Steer toward the King's Indian Attack — their weak spot at 17%
+1 =0 −5 for them. You score 100% in it (5 games). Small sample (6)
1.g3 d5 2.Nf3
Avoid the French Defense — they score 61% there
Their comfort zone: +23 =0 −15. High confidence
1.e4 e6
Expect 1.e4 (90% of their White games) — answer with the French Defense: they score 48% there
23 games: +11 =0 −12 for them. Medium confidence
1.e4 e6 2.Nc3 d5 3.Nf3
Avoid the Scandinavian Defense — they score 64% there
Their comfort zone: +18 =0 −10. High confidence
1.e4 d5 2.Nc3 dxe4 3.Nxe4
Plan for a medium game — steer for a rich middlegame rather than early trades
They score 45% in medium games vs 63% overall. High confidence
Openings where they score under 50%.
Openings where they score 65%+.
Opening names often describe the defence chosen by their opponents; the right-hand column shows their own first move. Bar length = how often, colour = how well they score (green they struggle, red they're strong).
Opening names often describe the system White chose; the right-hand column shows their reply to the first move. Bar length = how often, colour = how well they score (green they struggle, red they're strong).
Here the percentage is your score; green = you do well.
Open with 1.e3 — their lowest score (55%) among first moves they've faced
Faced 11 times. Most common reply: d5. Medium confidence
1.e3 d5 2.a4
Steer toward the King's Indian Attack — their weak spot at 17%
+1 =0 −5 for them. You score 100% in it (5 games). Small sample (6)
1.g3 d5 2.Nf3
Avoid the French Defense — they score 61% there
Their comfort zone: +23 =0 −15. High confidence
1.e4 e6
Expect 1.e4 (90% of their White games) — answer with the French Defense: they score 48% there
23 games: +11 =0 −12 for them. Medium confidence
1.e4 e6 2.Nc3 d5 3.Nf3
Avoid the Scandinavian Defense — they score 64% there
Their comfort zone: +18 =0 −10. High confidence
1.e4 d5 2.Nc3 dxe4 3.Nxe4
Plan for a medium game — steer for a rich middlegame rather than early trades
They score 45% in medium games vs 63% overall. High confidence
Score = their (wins + ½ draws) ÷ games. Green = they struggle, red = they're strong. Generated 16 Oct 2026 from public Lichess games.