Prepare against Manvith Sandhu
United Kingdom · World #53,565 classical · FIDE ID 458872
Our database contains 228 games by Manvith Sandhu, covering Sep 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Manvith Sandhu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Manvith Sandhu 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 | 1,879 | 1,978 | Nov 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,753 | 1,753 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,728 | 1,819 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 228 | 73 | 76 | 79 | 32.0% |
| As White | 115 | 41 | 36 | 38 | 35.7% |
| As Black | 113 | 32 | 40 | 41 | 28.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Manvith Sandhu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Manvith Sandhu's side.
First moves as White (115 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 115 | 100.0% | 51.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 51.3% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Sandhu usually continues Nf3 (65.2% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Sandhu usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Sandhu usually continues d4 (45.2% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 37 | 56.9% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 25 | 38.5% | 38.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 4.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 34 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Manvith Sandhu's chess games
All 228 games by Manvith Sandhu in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2017 - 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: 73 wins, 76 draws, 79 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 21 | 6/7/8 | 28.6% |
| C01 | French Defense | 18 | 5/6/7 | 27.8% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 15 | 7/3/5 | 46.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B08 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 23 | 11/4/8 | 47.8% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 19 | 2/7/10 | 10.5% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 18 | 4/7/7 | 22.2% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 14 | 1/9/4 | 7.1% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | Johannes Rappazzo | 2,209 | Wightlink Int Masters | B53 |
| Dec 2024 | Peter Finn | 2,185 | Keith Escott Mem Open | D02 |
| Nov 2021 | Jeff A Goldberg | 2,154 | chT2-BCF S4 (4NCL) online | B12 |
| Nov 2022 | Ben L Larkin | 2,103 | Birmingham Open | B12 |
| Nov 2023 | Hubert Mossong | 2,046 | chT3W-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Chess Classic: Blitz A | 2019 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,673 |
| chT-BCF3W 2223 (4NCL) | 2023 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,115 |
| Wightlink Int Masters | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,049 |
| 95th Hastings Masters Open | 2020 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,778 |
| Coventry Int. Open | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,824 |
| chT4-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 9 | 7 | 1,977 |
| Telford 4NCL U1825 Open | 2018 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,531 |
| chT-BCF 4S 1819 (4NCL) | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,691 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Manvith Sandhu's chess games?
228 games by Manvith Sandhu, from Sep 2017 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 Manvith Sandhu has played.
What does Manvith Sandhu play on the first move as White?
Across 115 games with White in our database, Manvith Sandhu opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Manvith Sandhu answers 1...Nc6 (57% of games), 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Manvith Sandhu play as White?
As White, Manvith Sandhu's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (21 games, 28.6% win rate); French Defense (18 games, 27.8% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (15 games, 46.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 115 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Manvith Sandhu play as Black?
As Black, Manvith Sandhu most often plays: Nimzowitsch Defense (23 games, 47.8% win rate); Sicilian (19 games, 10.5% win rate); Slav Defense (18 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 113 games.
What is Manvith Sandhu's FIDE rating?
Manvith Sandhu is currently rated 1,879 in classical chess, 1,753 in rapid and 1,728 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,978 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Manvith Sandhu played?
Our database contains 228 games by Manvith Sandhu, covering Sep 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 73 wins, 76 draws, 79 losses (32.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Manvith Sandhu?
228 games by Manvith Sandhu 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.