Prepare against Githiha Sathish
Norway · World #50,598 classical · FIDE ID 1568086
When preparing against Githiha Sathish, expect 1.d4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 89 games by Githiha Sathish, covering Aug 2021 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Githiha Sathish's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Githiha Sathish 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 | 1,891 | 1,980 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,741 | 1,741 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,528 | 1,528 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 34 | 17 | 38 | 38.2% |
| As White | 43 | 14 | 10 | 19 | 32.6% |
| As Black | 46 | 20 | 7 | 19 | 43.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Githiha Sathish's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Githiha Sathish's side.
First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 27 | 62.8% | 46.3% |
| e4 | 16 | 37.2% | 40.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 63% of White games, 46.3% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Sathish usually continues Bg5 (46.2% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Sathish usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Sathish usually continues d5 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 37% of White games, 40.6% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Sathish usually continues Nf3 (31.3% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Sathish usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Sathish usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 15 | 62.5% | 53.3% |
| c5 | 8 | 33.3% | 93.8% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 100.0% | 45.8% |
Githiha Sathish's chess games
All 89 games by Githiha Sathish in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2021 - Oct 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: 34 wins, 17 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| D00 | London System | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% | |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% | |
| Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% | |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| French: Advance Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% | |
| Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% | |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Lauritz Nissen Hellerud | 1,961 | TCh-NOR Club 2026 | C10 |
| Oct 2026 | Roman Fetzer | 1,932 | Kretsmesterskapet i langsjakk Vestland 2026 (Fide-ratet) | A (over 1800 i Fide-rating) | — |
| May 2025 | Abishan Arulmaran | 1,874 | Norway Chess Open 2025 | ELO - Open | — |
| May 2026 | Raphael Iglesisas Stuhaug | 1,847 | TCh-NOR Club 2026 | D27 |
| Mar 2024 | Mykhailo Kuzmenko | 1,789 | Fagernes Chess International 2024 | Open | — |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Youth Girls U14 | 2026 | 12 | 5.5 | 1,701 |
| Landsturneringen 2025 | Lilleputt | 2025 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,763 |
| Kragero Resort Chess International 2024 | ELO Group | 2024 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,584 |
| Nordic Youth Championship 2023 | E | 2023 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,690 |
| TCh-NOR Club 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,090 |
| Fagernes Chess International 2024 | Open | 2024 | 6 | 3 | 1,667 |
| Norway Chess Open | ELO | 2024 | 5 | 3 | 1,740 |
| Norway Chess Open 2025 | ELO - Open | 2025 | 5 | 2 | 1,704 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Githiha Sathish's chess games?
89 games by Githiha Sathish, from Aug 2021 to Oct 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 Githiha Sathish has played.
What does Githiha Sathish play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Githiha Sathish opens with 1.d4 (63% of games), 1.e4 (37% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Githiha Sathish answers 1...e6 (63% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Githiha Sathish play as White?
As White, Githiha Sathish's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (13 games, 30.8% win rate); London System (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Githiha Sathish play as Black?
As Black, Githiha Sathish most often plays: Slav Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 100.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 46 games.
What is Githiha Sathish's FIDE rating?
Githiha Sathish is currently rated 1,891 in classical chess, 1,741 in rapid and 1,528 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,980 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Githiha Sathish played?
Our database contains 89 games by Githiha Sathish, covering Aug 2021 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 17 draws, 38 losses (38.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Githiha Sathish?
89 games by Githiha Sathish 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.