Prepare against Deshpande,Sarthak
CM · Canada · World #35,323 classical · FIDE ID 25963694
When preparing against Deshpande,Sarthak, expect 1.d4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (94%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 19.0% over 21 games.
Our database contains 208 games by Deshpande,Sarthak, covering Jun 2018 to Sep 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 | 1,958 | 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 | 208 | 47 | 18 | 143 | 22.6% |
| As White | 98 | 21 | 7 | 70 | 21.4% |
| As Black | 110 | 26 | 11 | 73 | 23.6% |
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 (97 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 93 | 95.9% | 25.3% |
| e4 | 2 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 25.3% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Deshpande,Sarthak usually continues c4 (24.6% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Deshpande,Sarthak usually continues c4 (31.6% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Deshpande,Sarthak usually continues c4 (33.3% 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 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 26 | 50.0% | 23.1% |
| c6 | 24 | 46.2% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 34 | 94.4% | 23.5% |
| c6 | 2 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
Deshpande,Sarthak's chess games
All 208 games by Deshpande,Sarthak in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2018 - 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: 47 wins, 18 draws, 143 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E00 | Catalan | 33 | 8/4/21 | 24.2% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 13 | 3/0/10 | 23.1% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 1/1/8 | 10.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 21 | 4/3/14 | 19.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
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 |
| Aug 2026 | Volodya Torosyan | 2,299 | 2nd 3-0 Thu 13th Aug 2026 | — |
| Aug 2026 | Samdan Samdanov | 2,294 | 1st 3-0 Thu 13th Aug 2026 | A00 |
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 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 20th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,201 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 13th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,138 |
| Canadian Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 3 | 1,923 |
| Canadian Closed 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,978 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Deshpande,Sarthak's chess games?
208 games by Deshpande,Sarthak, from Jun 2018 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 Deshpande,Sarthak has played.
What does Deshpande,Sarthak play on the first move as White?
Across 97 games with White in our database, Deshpande,Sarthak opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games), 1.b3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Deshpande,Sarthak answers 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...c6 (46% 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 (33 games, 24.2% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (10 games, 10.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 98 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 (21 games, 19.0% win rate); Italian Game (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 110 games.
What is Deshpande,Sarthak's FIDE rating?
Deshpande,Sarthak is currently rated 1,958 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 208 games by Deshpande,Sarthak, covering Jun 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 47 wins, 18 draws, 143 losses (22.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Deshpande,Sarthak?
208 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.