Prepare against Apaar Saxena
FM · India · World #2,622 classical · FIDE ID 25937219
When preparing against Apaar Saxena, expect 1.d4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (56%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as White, 33.3% over 21 games.
Our database contains 181 games by Apaar Saxena, covering May 2019 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Apaar Saxena's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Apaar Saxena 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 | 2,355 | 2,396 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,120 | 2,139 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,163 | 2,163 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 181 | 44 | 61 | 76 | 24.3% |
| As White | 89 | 19 | 31 | 39 | 21.3% |
| As Black | 92 | 25 | 30 | 37 | 27.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Apaar Saxena's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Apaar Saxena's side.
First moves as White (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 47 | 52.8% | 37.2% |
| Nf3 | 30 | 33.7% | 36.7% |
| c4 | 11 | 12.4% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 53% of White games, 37.2% score
- …Nf6 (68% of these games) — Saxena usually continues c4 (39.1% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Saxena usually continues c4 (36.4% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Saxena usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 34% of White games, 36.7% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Saxena usually continues b3 (37.5% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Saxena usually continues b3 (30.0% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Saxena usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 30 | 75.0% | 41.7% |
| c6 | 6 | 15.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 10.0% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 19 | 55.9% | 23.7% |
| Nf6 | 15 | 44.1% | 43.3% |
Apaar Saxena's chess games
All 181 games by Apaar Saxena in the Chess.ceo database (May 2019 - Sep 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: 44 wins, 61 draws, 76 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E10 | Catalan | 21 | 7/6/8 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 12 | 1/3/8 | 8.3% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening: Chimer System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 19 | 8/3/8 | 42.1% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D78 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Mark Heimann | 2,511 | Saint Louis Masters 2026 | D30 |
| Apr 2026 | Diego Saul Rodri Flores Quillas | 2,421 | 10th Semana Santa Open | C65 |
| Apr 2026 | Sebastian Felipe Sanchez | 2,412 | 10th Semana Santa Open | E10 |
| Aug 2025 | Mihajlo Stojanovic | 2,397 | RUDAR 41 IM | A20 |
| Apr 2026 | Avinash Ramesh | 2,384 | 10th Semana Santa Open | E06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fantastico GM mix 1 | 2025 | 9 | 3 | 1,976 |
| RUDAR 42 IM | 2025 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,079 |
| American Cup Blitz 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,272 |
| 1st Fantastico IM RR | 2025 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,077 |
| SixDays Budapest Nov GMB | 2025 | 9 | 0.5 | 2,049 |
| RUDAR 41 IM | 2025 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,461 |
| RUDAR 11 GM | 2024 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,212 |
| Slovakia Chess Open | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,284 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Apaar Saxena's chess games?
181 games by Apaar Saxena, from May 2019 to Sep 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 Apaar Saxena has played.
What does Apaar Saxena play on the first move as White?
Across 89 games with White in our database, Apaar Saxena opens with 1.d4 (53% of games), 1.Nf3 (34% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Apaar Saxena answers 1...e5 (75% of games), 1...c6 (15% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (56% of games), 1...Nf6 (44% of games).
What openings does Apaar Saxena play as White?
As White, Apaar Saxena's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (21 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (12 games, 8.3% win rate); Nimzo-Larsen Attack (12 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 89 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Apaar Saxena play as Black?
As Black, Apaar Saxena most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (19 games, 42.1% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 92 games.
What is Apaar Saxena's FIDE rating?
Apaar Saxena is currently rated 2,355 in classical chess, 2,120 in rapid and 2,163 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,396 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Apaar Saxena played?
Our database contains 181 games by Apaar Saxena, covering May 2019 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 61 draws, 76 losses (24.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Apaar Saxena?
181 games by Apaar Saxena 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.