Prepare against Azumi Sakai
WCM · Japan · World #58,287 classical · FIDE ID 7001800
When preparing against Azumi Sakai, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 107 games by Azumi Sakai, covering Sep 2013 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Azumi Sakai's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Azumi Sakai 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 | 1,862 | 1,900 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,853 | 1,853 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,851 | 1,851 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 107 | 35 | 16 | 56 | 32.7% |
| As White | 54 | 19 | 9 | 26 | 35.2% |
| As Black | 53 | 16 | 7 | 30 | 30.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Azumi Sakai's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Azumi Sakai's side.
First moves as White (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 54 | 100.0% | 43.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 43.5% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Sakai usually continues c4 (46.6% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Sakai usually continues c4 (39.5% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Sakai usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 26 | 100.0% | 46.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 18 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Azumi Sakai's chess games
All 107 games by Azumi Sakai in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2013 - 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: 35 wins, 16 draws, 56 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 12 | 2/3/7 | 16.7% |
| A06 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B38 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D30 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | Ketevan Arakhamia-Grant | 2,263 | Olympiad Women-45 | A56 |
| Oct 2020 | Hsu Lwin May | 2,086 | Asia Nations online Cup w | A90 |
| Mar 2021 | Tetsuo Higashino | 2,069 | ch-Tokyo | A84 |
| Sep 2026 | Marvorii Nasriddinzoda | 2,054 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 1-25 | D05 |
| May 2018 | Domenic Clark | 1,843 | ch-JPN | D12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online Olympiad Div3 A | 2021 | 16 | 3.5 | 1,663 |
| Olympiad Women-44 | 2022 | 11 | 6 | 1,772 |
| ch-JPN w | 2022 | 10 | 6.5 | 1,623 |
| Olympiad Women-43 | 2018 | 10 | 4 | 1,821 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 1-25 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1,958 |
| ch-JPN | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,735 |
| Olympiad Women-45 | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,974 |
| Olympiad Women-42 | 2016 | 8 | 3 | 1,708 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Azumi Sakai's chess games?
107 games by Azumi Sakai, from Sep 2013 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 Azumi Sakai has played.
What does Azumi Sakai play on the first move as White?
Across 54 games with White in our database, Azumi Sakai opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Azumi Sakai answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Azumi Sakai play as White?
As White, Azumi Sakai's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 54 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Azumi Sakai play as Black?
As Black, Azumi Sakai most often plays: Semi-Slav Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (9 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 53 games.
What is Azumi Sakai's FIDE rating?
Azumi Sakai is currently rated 1,862 in classical chess, 1,853 in rapid and 1,851 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,900 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Azumi Sakai played?
Our database contains 107 games by Azumi Sakai, covering Sep 2013 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 16 draws, 56 losses (32.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Azumi Sakai?
107 games by Azumi Sakai 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.