Prepare against Aayansh Samanta
CM · United States · World #26,022 classical · FIDE ID 39923290
When preparing against Aayansh Samanta, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Vienna Game as White, 31.8% over 22 games.
Our database contains 220 games by Aayansh Samanta, covering Jul 2024 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Aayansh Samanta's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Aayansh Samanta 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 | 2,012 | 2,037 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,922 | 1,922 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,999 | 1,999 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 220 | 87 | 16 | 117 | 39.5% |
| As White | 106 | 45 | 6 | 55 | 42.5% |
| As Black | 114 | 42 | 10 | 62 | 36.8% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2024-2026): 223 rated games against 185 different opponents, across 39 events in 4 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 156 | 60 | 38 | 58 | 38.5% | 1,879 | 1,877 | 7 |
| Rapid | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 75.0% | 1,677 | 1,977 | 8 |
| Blitz | 33 | 21 | 2 | 10 | 63.6% | 1,839 | 1,973 | 11 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 101 | 29 | 17 | 55 | 28.7% |
| Against lower-rated | 97 | 55 | 25 | 17 | 56.7% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs IM · 1 vs FM · 3 vs CM · 2 vs WFM · 2 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
2 tournament wins from 39 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 68 | 34 | 14 | 20 | 1,901 | 1,976 |
| 2025 | 115 | 46 | 27 | 42 | 1,862 | 1,873 |
| 2024 | 40 | 20 | 4 | 16 | 1,822 | 1,809 |
Where Aayansh Samanta has played
United States (33) · Canada (2) · El Salvador (2) · Georgia (2)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Aayansh Samanta's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Aayansh Samanta's side.
First moves as White (106 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 105 | 99.1% | 45.7% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 45.7% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Samanta usually continues Nc3 (55.4% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Samanta usually continues Nc3 (36.4% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Samanta usually continues d4 (46.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Samanta usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 49 | 100.0% | 37.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 36 | 100.0% | 52.8% |
Aayansh Samanta's chess games
All 220 games by Aayansh Samanta in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2024 - Oct 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: 87 wins, 16 draws, 117 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 46 | 24/3/19 | 52.2% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 22 | 7/2/13 | 31.8% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 5/0/7 | 41.7% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 34 | 12/3/19 | 35.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D30 | Catalan | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D00 | London System | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Zhamsaran Tsydypov | 2,525 | Titled Tue 7th Jul 2026 | B00 |
| Jul 2026 | Tarun Kanyamarala | 2,435 | 1st 3-0 Thu 16th Jul 2026 | B07 |
| Aug 2026 | Bence Pribelszky | 2,366 | 1st 3-0 Thu 13th Aug 2026 | B25 |
| Aug 2026 | Sergei Ljukin | 2,362 | 1st 3-0 Thu 13th Aug 2026 | B48 |
| Jul 2026 | Stefanos Kazantzoglou | 2,345 | 1st 3-0 Thu 16th Jul 2026 | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 60 | 26.5 | 2,149 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 20th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,997 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 23rd Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,256 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 23rd Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,207 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 16th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,105 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 16th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,063 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 16th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,251 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 9th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,141 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Aayansh Samanta's chess games?
220 games by Aayansh Samanta, from Jul 2024 to Oct 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 Aayansh Samanta has played.
What does Aayansh Samanta play on the first move as White?
Across 106 games with White in our database, Aayansh Samanta opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aayansh Samanta answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Aayansh Samanta play as White?
As White, Aayansh Samanta's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (46 games, 52.2% win rate); Vienna Game (22 games, 31.8% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (12 games, 41.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 106 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Aayansh Samanta play as Black?
As Black, Aayansh Samanta most often plays: Sicilian (34 games, 35.3% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 114 games.
What is Aayansh Samanta's FIDE rating?
Aayansh Samanta is currently rated 2,012 in classical chess, 1,922 in rapid and 1,999 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,037 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Aayansh Samanta played?
Our database contains 220 games by Aayansh Samanta, covering Jul 2024 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 87 wins, 16 draws, 117 losses (39.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Aayansh Samanta?
220 games by Aayansh Samanta 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.