Prepare against Jval Saurin Patel
FM · India · World #1,361 classical · FIDE ID 25968343
When preparing against Jval Saurin Patel, expect 1.d4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (74% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (81%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening: Slav Setup as Black, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 315 games by Jval Saurin Patel, covering Dec 2018 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Jval Saurin Patel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jval Saurin Patel 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 | 2,421 | 2,421 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,182 | 2,182 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,104 | 2,105 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 315 | 150 | 51 | 114 | 47.6% |
| As White | 154 | 75 | 23 | 56 | 48.7% |
| As Black | 161 | 75 | 28 | 58 | 46.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jval Saurin Patel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jval Saurin Patel's side.
First moves as White (154 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 100 | 64.9% | 57.0% |
| Nf3 | 18 | 11.7% | 33.3% |
| b3 | 15 | 9.7% | 60.0% |
| b4 | 4 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 4 | 2.6% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 2.6% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 65% of White games, 57.0% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Patel usually continues c4 (47.5% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Patel usually continues c4 (82.6% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Patel usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 12% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Patel usually continues e3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Patel usually continues e3 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Patel usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 55 | 74.3% | 47.3% |
| d6 | 5 | 6.8% | 70.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 4.1% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 4.1% | 100.0% |
| a6 | 3 | 4.1% | 83.3% |
| b6 | 2 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 34 | 81.0% | 57.4% |
| d6 | 4 | 9.5% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
| h6 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
Jval Saurin Patel's chess games
All 315 games by Jval Saurin Patel in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 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: 150 wins, 51 draws, 114 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 30 | 13/6/11 | 43.3% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 25 | 11/3/11 | 44.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 15 | 9/0/6 | 60.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 10 | 4/0/6 | 40.0% |
| A68 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E77 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 25 | 9/6/10 | 36.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 15 | 4/7/4 | 26.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 10/1/3 | 71.4% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| C00 | French Defense | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A10 | English Opening | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Shant Sargsyan | 2,653 | Abu Dhabi Masters Online | A40 |
| Jun 2025 | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | 2,611 | Titled Tue Early | D35 |
| May 2026 | Eric Hansen | 2,609 | Titled Tue 26th May 2026 | A06 |
| Sep 2025 | Rinat Jumabayev | 2,560 | Titled Tue | E26 |
| Nov 2025 | Nitzan Steinberg | 2,556 | 2nd 3-0 Thursday | D77 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 145 | 84 | 2,383 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 30 | 16 | 2,303 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2025 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,377 |
| Abu Dhabi Masters Online | 2025 | 11 | 6 | 2,455 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 23rd Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,323 |
| Budapest 1 Week Aug GMA | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,431 |
| FSGM August 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,432 |
| 31st Abu Dhabi Masters | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,433 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jval Saurin Patel's chess games?
315 games by Jval Saurin Patel, from Dec 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 Jval Saurin Patel has played.
What does Jval Saurin Patel play on the first move as White?
Across 154 games with White in our database, Jval Saurin Patel opens with 1.d4 (65% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games), 1.b3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jval Saurin Patel answers 1...e6 (74% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games).
What openings does Jval Saurin Patel play as White?
As White, Jval Saurin Patel's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (30 games, 43.3% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation (25 games, 44.0% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (15 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 154 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jval Saurin Patel play as Black?
As Black, Jval Saurin Patel most often plays: French: Classical Variation (25 games, 36.0% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (14 games, 71.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 161 games.
What is Jval Saurin Patel's FIDE rating?
Jval Saurin Patel is currently rated 2,421 in classical chess, 2,182 in rapid and 2,104 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,421 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Jval Saurin Patel played?
Our database contains 315 games by Jval Saurin Patel, covering Dec 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 150 wins, 51 draws, 114 losses (47.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jval Saurin Patel?
315 games by Jval Saurin Patel 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.