Prepare against Sohum Lohia
IM · United Kingdom · World #2,100 classical · FIDE ID 5819369
Our database contains 729 games by Sohum Lohia, covering Sep 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sohum Lohia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sohum Lohia 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 | 2,378 | 2,410 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,274 | 2,275 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,321 | 2,376 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 729 | 226 | 285 | 218 | 31.0% |
| As White | 365 | 113 | 154 | 98 | 31.0% |
| As Black | 364 | 113 | 131 | 120 | 31.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sohum Lohia's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sohum Lohia's side.
First moves as White (365 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 344 | 94.2% | 51.5% |
| d4 | 15 | 4.1% | 63.3% |
| b3 | 5 | 1.4% | 70.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 51.5% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Lohia usually continues Nf3 (51.6% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Lohia usually continues Nf3 (52.3% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Lohia usually continues d4 (57.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 63.3% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Lohia usually continues Bf4 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Lohia usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Lohia usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (155 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 142 | 91.6% | 51.8% |
| d5 | 6 | 3.9% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 4 | 2.6% | 62.5% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.3% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (126 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 101 | 80.2% | 48.0% |
| d5 | 25 | 19.8% | 46.0% |
Sohum Lohia's chess games
All 729 games by Sohum Lohia in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2016 - 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: 226 wins, 285 draws, 218 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 49 | 18/18/13 | 36.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 26 | 7/14/5 | 26.9% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 23 | 7/9/7 | 30.4% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 20 | 6/10/4 | 30.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 15 | 0/9/6 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 13 | 3/7/3 | 23.1% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 11 | 3/6/2 | 27.3% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 54 | 14/24/16 | 25.9% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 36 | 9/15/12 | 25.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 29 | 8/6/15 | 27.6% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 29 | 13/10/6 | 44.8% |
| A13 | English Opening | 18 | 2/6/10 | 11.1% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 17 | 7/6/4 | 41.2% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 15 | 3/4/8 | 20.0% |
| D02 | London System | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Rinat Jumabayev | 2,555 | 2nd 3-0 Thursday | B06 |
| Jun 2024 | Ivan Ivanisevic | 2,536 | 06 Budapest SixDays GM B | A50 |
| Aug 2025 | Thomas Beerdsen | 2,513 | V Mindsports Int Open | C11 |
| Nov 2025 | Radoslav Dimitrov | 2,502 | RUDAR 24 GM | B04 |
| Aug 2025 | Mika Karttunen | 2,490 | Titled Tue Early | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 35 | 19 | 2,297 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2025 | 27 | 16.5 | 2,280 |
| Tata Steel Top Tienkamp | 2026 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,429 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 18 | 8 | 2,305 |
| ch-BCF U10 | 2018 | 13 | 7.5 | 1,459 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2025 | 12 | 6 | 2,289 |
| ch-BCF U09 | 2018 | 12 | 8.5 | 246 |
| FIDE World Bl Team Pool A | 2025 | 12 | 4.5 | 2,199 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sohum Lohia's chess games?
729 games by Sohum Lohia, from Sep 2016 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 Sohum Lohia has played.
What does Sohum Lohia play on the first move as White?
Across 365 games with White in our database, Sohum Lohia opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games), 1.b3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sohum Lohia answers 1...e5 (92% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Sohum Lohia play as White?
As White, Sohum Lohia's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (49 games, 36.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (26 games, 26.9% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (23 games, 30.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 365 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sohum Lohia play as Black?
As Black, Sohum Lohia most often plays: Indian Defense (54 games, 25.9% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (36 games, 25.0% win rate); Catalan (29 games, 27.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 364 games.
What is Sohum Lohia's FIDE rating?
Sohum Lohia is currently rated 2,378 in classical chess, 2,274 in rapid and 2,321 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,410 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Sohum Lohia played?
Our database contains 729 games by Sohum Lohia, covering Sep 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 226 wins, 285 draws, 218 losses (31.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sohum Lohia?
729 games by Sohum Lohia 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.