Prepare against Albin Sajan
India · World #22,992 classical · FIDE ID 25198866
When preparing against Albin Sajan, expect 1.d4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 33 games by Albin Sajan, covering May 2022 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Albin Sajan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Albin 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 | 2,034 | 2,147 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,934 | 2,054 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,976 | 2,079 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 30.3% |
| As White | 16 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 17 | 3 | 8 | 6 | 17.6% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2019-2026): 770 rated games against 425 different opponents, across 93 events in 9 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 | 219 | 110 | 60 | 49 | 50.2% | 1,730 | 1,822 | 18 |
| Rapid | 203 | 146 | 23 | 34 | 71.9% | 1,676 | 1,881 | 13 |
| Blitz | 262 | 153 | 41 | 68 | 58.4% | 1,780 | 1,896 | 15 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 201 | 51 | 52 | 98 | 25.4% |
| Against lower-rated | 469 | 324 | 86 | 59 | 69.1% |
Wins over titled players: 6 vs FM · 21 vs CM · 1 vs WFM · 1 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
11 tournament wins from 90 events, 6 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 133 | 93 | 18 | 22 | 1,755 | 1,967 |
| 2025 | 263 | 154 | 50 | 59 | 1,851 | 1,988 |
| 2024 | 191 | 115 | 33 | 43 | 1,685 | 1,807 |
| 2023 | 92 | 40 | 29 | 23 | 1,539 | 1,575 |
| 2022 | 83 | 41 | 18 | 24 | 1,359 | 1,383 |
| 2019 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1,392 | 992 |
Where Albin Sajan has played
Qatar (64) · India (14) · Georgia (3) · Slovenia (3) · United Arab Emirates (3) · Spain (2) · France (2) · Netherlands (1) · Oman (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Albin Sajan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Albin Sajan's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 93.8% | 53.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 53.3% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Sajan usually continues c4 (43.8% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Sajan usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Sajan usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Sajan usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Albin Sajan's chess games
All 33 games by Albin Sajan in the Chess.ceo database (May 2022 - 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, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D88 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| E06 | Catalan | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Kerem Sarp Yekeler | 2,112 | 28th Hoogeveen Open | E35 |
| Dec 2024 | Ali Al-hamed Zayed | 2,039 | Qatar Masters Open B | A41 |
| Mar 2024 | Ryan Mendoza | 1,947 | Doha Ramadan Open | D88 |
| Oct 2025 | Marcel Struik | 1,945 | 28th Hoogeveen Open | D43 |
| Nov 2025 | Jose Antonio O`Neill Y Daneiko | 1,924 | Benidorm Open A 2025 | E32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28th Hoogeveen Open | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,139 |
| Muscat International | 2024 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,934 |
| Doha Ramadan Open | 2024 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,003 |
| Benidorm Open A 2025 | 2025 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,081 |
| Qatar Masters Open B | 2024 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,955 |
| 18th Poti Open | 2025 | 2 | 0 | 2,073 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Albin Sajan's chess games?
33 games by Albin Sajan, from May 2022 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 Albin Sajan has played.
What does Albin Sajan play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Albin Sajan opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Albin Sajan answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Albin Sajan play as White?
As White, Albin Sajan's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Modern Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Albin Sajan play as Black?
As Black, Albin Sajan most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Albin Sajan's FIDE rating?
Albin Sajan is currently rated 2,034 in classical chess, 1,934 in rapid and 1,976 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,147 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Albin Sajan played?
Our database contains 33 games by Albin Sajan, covering May 2022 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 11 draws, 12 losses (30.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Albin Sajan?
33 games by Albin 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.