Prepare against Esshan Wadhawan
FM · India · World #3,482 classical · FIDE ID 45062056
Our database contains 67 games by Esshan Wadhawan, covering Jun 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Esshan Wadhawan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Esshan Wadhawan 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 | 2,320 | 2,320 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,901 | 1,901 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,901 | 1,901 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 17 | 32 | 18 | 25.4% |
| As White | 34 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 38.2% |
| As Black | 33 | 4 | 20 | 9 | 12.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Esshan Wadhawan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Esshan Wadhawan's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 47.1% | 56.3% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 23.5% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 7 | 20.6% | 57.1% |
| c4 | 3 | 8.8% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 47% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Wadhawan usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Wadhawan usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Wadhawan usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 24% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Wadhawan usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Wadhawan usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Wadhawan usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 71.4% | 35.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 21.4% | 16.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 53.8% | 42.9% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 38.5% | 70.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
Esshan Wadhawan's chess games
All 67 games by Esshan Wadhawan in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2015 - 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: 17 wins, 32 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E28 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D51 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Bence Pribelszky | 2,403 | SixDays Budapest February 2026 - IM B | A07 |
| Jan 2026 | Milos Scekic | 2,397 | Fantastico GM Mix 12 | A44 |
| Jan 2026 | Evgeniy Podolchenko | 2,361 | Fantastico GM Mix 11 | E46 |
| Jan 2026 | Erkin Karaokcu | 2,311 | Fantastico GM Mix 11 | E28 |
| Jul 2025 | Jakob Weihrauch | 2,291 | Grand Hotel Kielce Open | E17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fantastico GM Mix 13 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,255 |
| SixDays Budapest February 2026 - IM B | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,366 |
| SixDays Budapest Jan IM-B | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,158 |
| Serbia Open | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,263 |
| Fantastico GM Mix 11 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,418 |
| Fantastico GM Mix 12 | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 2,290 |
| 62nd ch-IND | 2025 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,332 |
| Grand Hotel Kielce Open | 2025 | 3 | 1 | 2,130 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Esshan Wadhawan's chess games?
67 games by Esshan Wadhawan, from Jun 2015 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 Esshan Wadhawan has played.
What does Esshan Wadhawan play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Esshan Wadhawan opens with 1.d4 (47% of games), 1.Nf3 (24% of games), 1.e4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Esshan Wadhawan answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (54% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games).
What openings does Esshan Wadhawan play as White?
As White, Esshan Wadhawan's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Nimzo-Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Esshan Wadhawan play as Black?
As Black, Esshan Wadhawan most often plays: Slav Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Esshan Wadhawan's FIDE rating?
Esshan Wadhawan is currently rated 2,320 in classical chess, 1,901 in rapid and 1,901 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,320 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Esshan Wadhawan played?
Our database contains 67 games by Esshan Wadhawan, covering Jun 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 32 draws, 18 losses (25.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Esshan Wadhawan?
67 games by Esshan Wadhawan 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.