Prepare against Challa Saharsha
CM · India · World #16,029 classical · FIDE ID 25168525
Our database contains 66 games by Challa Saharsha, covering Sep 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Challa Saharsha's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Challa Saharsha 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 | 2,095 | 2,165 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 22 | 11 | 33 | 33.3% |
| As White | 35 | 15 | 7 | 13 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 31 | 7 | 4 | 20 | 22.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Challa Saharsha's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Challa Saharsha's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 25 | 71.4% | 54.0% |
| e4 | 6 | 17.1% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 11.4% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 71% of White games, 54.0% score
- …Nf6 (68% of these games) — Saharsha usually continues Nc3 (47.1% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Saharsha usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Saharsha usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 17% of White games, 66.7% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Saharsha usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Saharsha usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Saharsha usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 53.8% | 35.7% |
| c6 | 6 | 46.2% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 88.9% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Challa Saharsha's chess games
All 66 games by Challa Saharsha in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2019 - Aug 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: 22 wins, 11 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 19 | 9/2/8 | 47.4% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Humpy Koneru | 2,535 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | A40 |
| Sep 2025 | Krishna C R G | 2,440 | 62nd ch-IND | C11 |
| Apr 2026 | Alexei Belov | 2,421 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | D00 |
| Apr 2026 | Alexander Gelman | 2,419 | Titled Tuesday | A45 |
| Apr 2026 | Lucas Cumpe | 2,366 | 3rd 3-0 Thursday | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 21 | 10.5 | 2,239 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 11 | 4 | 2,176 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 10 | 5 | 2,302 |
| 62nd ch-IND | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,346 |
| 5th Athens of the East Open | 2025 | 5 | 2 | 2,252 |
| 44th chT-IND | 2025 | 5 | 1 | 1,807 |
| 15th KIIT Cat A Open | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 1,932 |
| 16th Chennai Open | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,938 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Challa Saharsha's chess games?
66 games by Challa Saharsha, from Sep 2019 to Aug 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 Challa Saharsha has played.
What does Challa Saharsha play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Challa Saharsha opens with 1.d4 (71% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Challa Saharsha answers 1...c5 (54% of games), 1...c6 (46% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Challa Saharsha play as White?
As White, Challa Saharsha's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (19 games, 47.4% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Challa Saharsha play as Black?
As Black, Challa Saharsha most often plays: Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Challa Saharsha's FIDE rating?
Challa Saharsha is currently rated 2,095 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,165 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Challa Saharsha played?
Our database contains 66 games by Challa Saharsha, covering Sep 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 11 draws, 33 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Challa Saharsha?
66 games by Challa Saharsha 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.