Prepare against Deshpande,Sarthak
CM · Canada · World #31,689 classical · FIDE ID 25963694
When preparing against Deshpande,Sarthak, expect 1.d4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (94%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 15.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 180 games by Deshpande,Sarthak, covering Jun 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Deshpande,Sarthak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Deshpande,Sarthak 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 | 1,976 | 2,013 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,764 | 1,772 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,866 | 1,941 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 180 | 36 | 15 | 129 | 20.0% |
| As White | 85 | 17 | 5 | 63 | 20.0% |
| As Black | 95 | 19 | 10 | 66 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Deshpande,Sarthak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Deshpande,Sarthak's side.
First moves as White (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 81 | 95.3% | 22.8% |
| e4 | 2 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 22.8% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Deshpande,Sarthak usually continues c4 (22.5% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Deshpande,Sarthak usually continues c4 (27.8% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Deshpande,Sarthak usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nc6 (50% of these games) — Deshpande,Sarthak usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (50% of these games) — Deshpande,Sarthak usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 23 | 50.0% | 34.8% |
| e5 | 22 | 47.8% | 20.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 30 | 93.8% | 23.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
Deshpande,Sarthak's chess games
All 180 games by Deshpande,Sarthak in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2018 - 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: 36 wins, 15 draws, 129 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E00 | Catalan | 30 | 7/3/20 | 23.3% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 12 | 3/0/9 | 25.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 1/1/7 | 11.1% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 20 | 3/3/14 | 15.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Georgios Souleidis | 2,418 | Titled Tue | E73 |
| Feb 2026 | AV USA Ivanov | 2,384 | 2nd 3-0 Thursday | B12 |
| Mar 2026 | Patrik Aalto | 2,304 | Titled Tue | E00 |
| Feb 2026 | Ian Ocampos | 2,241 | 3rd 3-0 Thursday | D10 |
| Feb 2026 | Michal Kopczynski | 2,225 | 2nd 3-0 Thursday | C21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 51 | 11 | 1,956 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 42 | 11 | 1,981 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 37 | 9.5 | 1,953 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 31 | 5.5 | 1,896 |
| Canadian Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 3 | 1,923 |
| Canadian Closed 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,978 |
| ch-Pan American U12 34th | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,712 |
Interactive opening tree from all 180 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Deshpande,Sarthak's chess games?
180 games by Deshpande,Sarthak, from Jun 2018 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 Deshpande,Sarthak has played.
What does Deshpande,Sarthak play on the first move as White?
Across 85 games with White in our database, Deshpande,Sarthak opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games), 1.b3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Deshpande,Sarthak answers 1...c6 (50% of games), 1...e5 (48% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (94% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games).
What openings does Deshpande,Sarthak play as White?
As White, Deshpande,Sarthak's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (30 games, 23.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 85 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Deshpande,Sarthak play as Black?
As Black, Deshpande,Sarthak most often plays: Slav Defense (20 games, 15.0% win rate); Italian Game (7 games, 14.3% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 95 games.
What is Deshpande,Sarthak's FIDE rating?
Deshpande,Sarthak is currently rated 1,976 in classical chess, 1,764 in rapid and 1,866 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,013 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Deshpande,Sarthak played?
Our database contains 180 games by Deshpande,Sarthak, covering Jun 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 15 draws, 129 losses (20.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Deshpande,Sarthak?
180 games by Deshpande,Sarthak 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.