Prepare against Justin Sarkar
IM · United States · World #5,504 classical · FIDE ID 2010011
Our database contains 4,564 games by Justin Sarkar, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Justin Sarkar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Justin Sarkar 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 | 2,260 | 2,455 | Oct 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,099 | 2,391 | Mar 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,105 | 2,455 | Jun 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4,564 | 1,737 | 733 | 2,094 | 38.1% |
| As White | 2,279 | 966 | 350 | 963 | 42.4% |
| As Black | 2,285 | 771 | 383 | 1,131 | 33.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Justin Sarkar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Justin Sarkar's side.
First moves as White (2,279 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 1,281 | 56.2% | 51.2% |
| e4 | 894 | 39.2% | 48.2% |
| c4 | 34 | 1.5% | 70.6% |
| Nf3 | 19 | 0.8% | 55.3% |
| c3 | 8 | 0.4% | 25.0% |
| b3 | 7 | 0.3% | 64.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 56% of White games, 51.2% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Sarkar usually continues c4 (51.2% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Sarkar usually continues c4 (54.5% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Sarkar usually continues c4 (40.6% score)
- 1.e4 — 39% of White games, 48.2% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Sarkar usually continues Nf3 (48.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Sarkar usually continues Nf3 (54.3% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Sarkar usually continues d4 (48.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (1,109 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 498 | 44.9% | 40.7% |
| c5 | 416 | 37.5% | 42.2% |
| e6 | 84 | 7.6% | 47.6% |
| c6 | 46 | 4.1% | 57.6% |
| g6 | 22 | 2.0% | 43.2% |
| d6 | 8 | 0.7% | 18.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (740 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 541 | 73.1% | 41.0% |
| d5 | 113 | 15.3% | 48.2% |
| e6 | 28 | 3.8% | 55.4% |
| f5 | 25 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 10 | 1.4% | 70.0% |
| a6 | 7 | 0.9% | 42.9% |
Justin Sarkar's chess games
All 4,564 games by Justin Sarkar in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 1,737 wins, 733 draws, 2,094 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 164 | 78/32/54 | 47.6% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 151 | 60/15/76 | 39.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 127 | 64/20/43 | 50.4% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 103 | 43/32/28 | 41.7% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 100 | 37/16/47 | 37.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 70 | 31/12/27 | 44.3% |
| D50 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 66 | 26/12/28 | 39.4% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 60 | 28/11/21 | 46.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 56 | 27/9/20 | 48.2% |
| E47 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 55 | 20/12/23 | 36.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 154 | 49/24/81 | 31.8% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 103 | 34/19/50 | 33.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 99 | 36/13/50 | 36.4% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 97 | 34/11/52 | 35.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 84 | 31/16/37 | 36.9% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 71 | 20/22/29 | 28.2% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 65 | 22/7/36 | 33.8% |
| A10 | English Opening | 65 | 21/13/31 | 32.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 61 | 16/12/33 | 26.2% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 54 | 20/8/26 | 37.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2008 | Vadim Milov | 2,705 | 36th World Open | E32 |
| Nov 2006 | Zviad Izoria | 2,692 | King's Island Open | A37 |
| May 2010 | Daniel Fridman | 2,654 | 19th Chicago Open | E32 |
| Jun 2020 | Rinat Jumabayev | 2,654 | 14th PNWCC Online Blitz JP | A10 |
| Jul 2020 | Grigoriy Oparin | 2,652 | 16th PNWCC Online blitz JP | E50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 2,587 | 999 | 2,115 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2025 | 59 | 36.5 | 2,395 |
| USA-chT Amateur East | 2012 | 25 | 21 | 2,521 |
| US Masters Open | 2019 | 21 | 11.5 | 2,432 |
| Budapest FS05 GM | 2016 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,488 |
| ch-USA | 2007 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,454 |
| New England Masters | 2008 | 18 | 10 | 2,449 |
| ch-Continental Class | 2011 | 17 | 11.5 | 2,409 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Marcel Winkels (18 games) · Alexander Reprintsev (14 games) · Guillermo Baches Garcia (13 games) · Dawid Janaszak (12 games) · Jay Bonin (11 games) · Alexander Shabalov (11 games) · Robert Baskin (11 games) · Mauri Lehtosaari (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Justin Sarkar's chess games?
4,564 games by Justin Sarkar, from Apr 2003 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 Justin Sarkar has played.
What does Justin Sarkar play on the first move as White?
Across 2,279 games with White in our database, Justin Sarkar opens with 1.d4 (56% of games), 1.e4 (39% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Justin Sarkar answers 1...e5 (45% of games), 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Justin Sarkar play as White?
As White, Justin Sarkar's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (164 games, 47.6% win rate); Sicilian (151 games, 39.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (127 games, 50.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 2,279 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Justin Sarkar play as Black?
As Black, Justin Sarkar most often plays: Sicilian (154 games, 31.8% win rate); Indian Defense (103 games, 33.0% win rate); Italian Game (99 games, 36.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 2,285 games.
What is Justin Sarkar's FIDE rating?
Justin Sarkar is currently rated 2,260 in classical chess, 2,099 in rapid and 2,105 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,455 (Oct 2013).
How many games has Justin Sarkar played?
Our database contains 4,564 games by Justin Sarkar, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 1,737 wins, 733 draws, 2,094 losses (38.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Justin Sarkar?
4,564 games by Justin Sarkar 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.