Prepare against Kannan Sa
India · World #35,378 classical · FIDE ID 5018340
Our database contains 117 games by Kannan Sa, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kannan Sa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kannan Sa 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 | 1,957 | 2,111 | Jul 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,944 | 2,049 | Feb 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,926 | 2,085 | Aug 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 117 | 34 | 18 | 65 | 29.1% |
| As White | 55 | 21 | 8 | 26 | 38.2% |
| As Black | 62 | 13 | 10 | 39 | 21.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kannan Sa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kannan Sa's side.
First moves as White (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 47 | 85.5% | 44.7% |
| b3 | 2 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
| f3 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 85% of White games, 44.7% score
- …Nf6 (77% of these games) — Sa usually continues Nf3 (46.0% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Sa usually continues c4 (91.7% score)
- …f5 (2% of these games) — Sa usually continues g4 (0.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 4% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Sa usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Sa usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 59.3% | 40.6% |
| e5 | 5 | 18.5% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 7.4% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 7.4% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
| f6 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 20 | 90.9% | 27.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
Kannan Sa's chess games
All 117 games by Kannan Sa in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 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, 18 draws, 65 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Indian Defense | 18 | 4/5/9 | 22.2% |
| A70 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 3/1/8 | 25.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Barnes Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C40 | Gunderam Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2020 | Roy Saptarshi | 2,460 | 18th New Delhi Parsvnath Blitz Open | D48 |
| Feb 2020 | Rajaram Laxman | 2,432 | 40th chT-IND | A01 |
| Apr 2022 | Bala Chandra Prasad Dhulipalla | 2,423 | ch-IND Blitz | D35 |
| Jun 2015 | Sharma Himanshu | 2,420 | 8th Mumbai Mayors Cup | B45 |
| Jul 2019 | Nisha Mohota | 2,236 | ch-Commonwealth | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-IND U25 | 2015 | 18 | 13 | 2,060 |
| 4th Mumbai Wealth rating Open | 2019 | 9 | 7.5 | 1,917 |
| ch-Commonwealth | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,232 |
| 13th New Delhi Parsvnath Open | 2015 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,059 |
| 18th New Delhi Parsvnath Blitz Open | 2020 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,952 |
| ch-IND Blitz | 2022 | 5 | 1 | 2,149 |
| 1st Gujarat Open | 2018 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,155 |
| 40th chT-IND | 2020 | 5 | 2 | 2,075 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kannan Sa's chess games?
117 games by Kannan Sa, from Apr 2003 to Jul 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 Kannan Sa has played.
What does Kannan Sa play on the first move as White?
Across 55 games with White in our database, Kannan Sa opens with 1.d4 (85% of games), 1.b3 (4% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kannan Sa answers 1...c5 (59% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (91% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games).
What openings does Kannan Sa play as White?
As White, Kannan Sa's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (18 games, 22.2% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Torre Attack (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 55 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kannan Sa play as Black?
As Black, Kannan Sa most often plays: Indian Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Catalan (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 62 games.
What is Kannan Sa's FIDE rating?
Kannan Sa is currently rated 1,957 in classical chess, 1,944 in rapid and 1,926 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,111 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Kannan Sa played?
Our database contains 117 games by Kannan Sa, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 18 draws, 65 losses (29.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kannan Sa?
117 games by Kannan Sa 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.