Prepare against Abel Sajan
India · World #31,842 classical · FIDE ID 25198874
When preparing against Abel Sajan, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 37 games by Abel Sajan, covering Nov 2019 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Abel Sajan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Abel Sajan 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 | 1,976 | 2,147 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,850 | 1,985 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,901 | 2,027 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 10 | 11 | 16 | 27.0% |
| As White | 17 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 23.5% |
| As Black | 20 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 30.0% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2019-2026): 766 rated games against 491 different opponents, across 91 events in 8 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 | 223 | 111 | 45 | 67 | 49.8% | 1,832 | 1,902 | 12 |
| Rapid | 194 | 141 | 17 | 36 | 72.7% | 1,669 | 1,878 | 16 |
| Blitz | 233 | 147 | 19 | 67 | 63.1% | 1,799 | 1,924 | 14 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 259 | 84 | 57 | 118 | 32.4% |
| Against lower-rated | 443 | 315 | 39 | 89 | 71.1% |
Wins over titled players: 5 vs IM · 7 vs FM · 18 vs CM · 1 vs WGM · 3 vs WIM · 11 vs WFM · 2 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
8 tournament wins from 88 events, 5 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 75 | 49 | 7 | 19 | 1,779 | 1,936 |
| 2025 | 265 | 154 | 37 | 74 | 1,855 | 1,972 |
| 2024 | 202 | 124 | 17 | 61 | 1,794 | 1,905 |
| 2023 | 124 | 57 | 29 | 38 | 1,706 | 1,764 |
| 2022 | 82 | 53 | 7 | 22 | 1,494 | 1,599 |
| 2021 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 1,283 | 1,483 |
| 2019 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 1,362 | 1,282 |
Where Abel Sajan has played
Qatar (51) · India (19) · Spain (9) · Georgia (3) · Slovenia (3) · United Arab Emirates (3) · France (2) · Netherlands (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Abel Sajan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Abel Sajan's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 100.0% | 41.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 41.2% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Sajan usually continues Nf3 (21.4% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Sajan usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Sajan usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 100.0% | 34.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 62.5% |
Abel Sajan's chess games
All 37 games by Abel Sajan in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2019 - 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: 10 wins, 11 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B62 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Sergi Mingarro Carceller | 2,282 | Benidorm Open A 2025 | C07 |
| Dec 2023 | Roberto Florin Neagu | 2,268 | 10th Sitges Sunway Open | A49 |
| Dec 2023 | Sofiia Hryzlova | 2,224 | 10th Sitges Sunway Open | C03 |
| May 2025 | Andreas Ciolek | 2,198 | Ljubljana Open | B21 |
| Oct 2025 | Herman Grooten | 2,183 | 28th Hoogeveen Open | D80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benidorm Open A 2025 | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,103 |
| 10th Sitges Sunway Open | 2023 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,207 |
| 28th Hoogeveen Open | 2025 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,028 |
| Qatar Masters Open B | 2024 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,951 |
| Ljubljana Open | 2025 | 5 | 2 | 2,227 |
| Sivakasi Mahalingam Cup | 2023 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,036 |
| 18th Poti Open | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 2,093 |
Interactive opening tree from all 37 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Abel Sajan's chess games?
37 games by Abel Sajan, from Nov 2019 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 Abel Sajan has played.
What does Abel Sajan play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Abel Sajan opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Abel Sajan answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Abel Sajan play as White?
As White, Abel Sajan's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Abel Sajan play as Black?
As Black, Abel Sajan most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Abel Sajan's FIDE rating?
Abel Sajan is currently rated 1,976 in classical chess, 1,850 in rapid and 1,901 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,147 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Abel Sajan played?
Our database contains 37 games by Abel Sajan, covering Nov 2019 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 11 draws, 16 losses (27.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Abel Sajan?
37 games by Abel Sajan 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.