Prepare against Sayantan Das
GM · India · World #1,529 classical · FIDE ID 5034426
Our database contains 1,292 games by Sayantan Das, covering Apr 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sayantan Das's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sayantan Das 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 | 2,408 | 2,516 | May 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,333 | 2,438 | Sep 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,355 | 2,440 | Dec 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,292 | 615 | 341 | 336 | 47.6% |
| As White | 645 | 336 | 174 | 135 | 52.1% |
| As Black | 647 | 279 | 167 | 201 | 43.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sayantan Das's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sayantan Das's side.
First moves as White (645 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 531 | 82.3% | 64.2% |
| Nf3 | 56 | 8.7% | 69.6% |
| c4 | 33 | 5.1% | 78.8% |
| d4 | 24 | 3.7% | 68.8% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 64.2% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Das usually continues Nf3 (64.1% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Das usually continues Nf3 (62.3% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Das usually continues d4 (64.2% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 9% of White games, 69.6% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Das usually continues c4 (59.4% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Das usually continues c4 (61.1% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Das usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (299 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 110 | 36.8% | 57.7% |
| c5 | 95 | 31.8% | 64.2% |
| e5 | 67 | 22.4% | 53.7% |
| c6 | 17 | 5.7% | 61.8% |
| d6 | 6 | 2.0% | 41.7% |
| g6 | 3 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (248 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 118 | 47.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 116 | 46.8% | 53.0% |
| e6 | 10 | 4.0% | 65.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Sayantan Das's chess games
All 1,292 games by Sayantan Das in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - 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: 615 wins, 341 draws, 336 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 76 | 38/19/19 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 50 | 24/12/14 | 48.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 41 | 20/8/13 | 48.8% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 37 | 18/12/7 | 48.6% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 29 | 16/8/5 | 55.2% |
| A16 | English Opening | 23 | 12/8/3 | 52.2% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 22 | 12/9/1 | 54.5% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 22 | 11/4/7 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 17 | 11/2/4 | 64.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 17 | 10/4/3 | 58.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 58 | 33/9/16 | 56.9% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 40 | 11/14/15 | 27.5% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 31 | 14/9/8 | 45.2% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 30 | 12/6/12 | 40.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 29 | 8/11/10 | 27.6% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 25 | 11/5/9 | 44.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 20 | 8/7/5 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 19 | 11/2/6 | 57.9% |
| A15 | English Opening | 18 | 4/5/9 | 22.2% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 17 | 6/3/8 | 35.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2020 | Yeltsina Pechen | 2,754 | Titled Tue | B06 |
| Jul 2020 | Pavel Eljanov | 2,672 | 33rd Leon Blitz Open | C84 |
| Jul 2014 | Sergey A. Fedorchuk | 2,665 | 40th Sitges Open | C15 |
| Dec 2020 | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | 2,627 | Chess.com Bullet Open 1 | C42 |
| Feb 2023 | Alexander Motylev | 2,624 | 36th Cannes Open | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Commonwealth | 2025 | 53 | 29 | 2,272 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2021 | 39 | 22 | 2,457 |
| ch-IND U15 | 2010 | 22 | 14.5 | 2,108 |
| Wch U12 | 2009 | 21 | 15.5 | 2,188 |
| Chess.com Bullet Open 1 | 2020 | 20 | 10.5 | 2,437 |
| 59th ch-IND | 2023 | 13 | 9.5 | 2,369 |
| 53rd Wch U20 | 2014 | 13 | 8 | 2,433 |
| 50th Wch U20 | 2011 | 13 | 7 | 2,322 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Diptayan Ghosh (13 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sayantan Das's chess games?
1,292 games by Sayantan Das, from Apr 2005 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 Sayantan Das has played.
What does Sayantan Das play on the first move as White?
Across 645 games with White in our database, Sayantan Das opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sayantan Das answers 1...e6 (37% of games), 1...c5 (32% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (48% of games), 1...Nf6 (47% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Sayantan Das play as White?
As White, Sayantan Das's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (76 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (50 games, 48.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (41 games, 48.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 645 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sayantan Das play as Black?
As Black, Sayantan Das most often plays: Sicilian (58 games, 56.9% win rate); Slav Defense (40 games, 27.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense (31 games, 45.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 647 games.
What is Sayantan Das's FIDE rating?
Sayantan Das is currently rated 2,408 in classical chess, 2,333 in rapid and 2,355 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,516 (May 2023).
How many games has Sayantan Das played?
Our database contains 1,292 games by Sayantan Das, covering Apr 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 615 wins, 341 draws, 336 losses (47.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sayantan Das?
1,292 games by Sayantan Das 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.