Prepare against Neelash Saha
IM · India · World #804 classical · FIDE ID 5094160
When preparing against Neelash Saha, expect 1.d4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (20% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (52%).
Our database contains 218 games by Neelash Saha, covering Jan 2010 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Neelash Saha's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Neelash Saha 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 | 2,472 | 2,490 | Jan 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,373 | 2,376 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,334 | 2,398 | Jan 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 218 | 113 | 75 | 30 | 51.8% |
| As White | 105 | 62 | 34 | 9 | 59.0% |
| As Black | 113 | 51 | 41 | 21 | 45.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Neelash Saha's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Neelash Saha's side.
First moves as White (105 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 68 | 64.8% | 75.7% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 14.3% | 83.3% |
| a3 | 9 | 8.6% | 83.3% |
| e4 | 7 | 6.7% | 42.9% |
| b3 | 4 | 3.8% | 75.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 65% of White games, 75.7% score
- …Nf6 (69% of these games) — Saha usually continues c4 (73.2% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Saha usually continues c4 (72.7% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Saha usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 14% of White games, 83.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Saha usually continues e3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Saha usually continues e3 (87.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 12 | 20.3% | 58.3% |
| e5 | 10 | 16.9% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 9 | 15.3% | 72.2% |
| e6 | 9 | 15.3% | 72.2% |
| c5 | 9 | 15.3% | 55.6% |
| d5 | 4 | 6.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 51.7% | 76.7% |
| d6 | 6 | 20.7% | 91.7% |
| d5 | 4 | 13.8% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 6.9% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
Neelash Saha's chess games
All 218 games by Neelash Saha in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2010 - 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: 113 wins, 75 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 12 | 10/2/0 | 83.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 12 | 6/6/0 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 9 | 7/2/0 | 77.8% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 9 | 7/1/1 | 77.8% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| A40 | Indian Defense | 7 | 6/1/0 | 85.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | Catalan | 5 | 0/5/0 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Sankalp Gupta | 2,559 | Asian Individual | B12 |
| May 2025 | Bharath Subramaniyam H | 2,556 | Asian Individual Blitz | A45 |
| Nov 2024 | T Gareev | 2,552 | 3rd President of UZB | D85 |
| May 2025 | Mikhail Demidov | 2,549 | Asian Individual Blitz | A05 |
| Nov 2024 | Vitaliy Bernadskiy | 2,543 | 3rd President of UZB | C24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odisha Open Cat.A GM | 2024 | 10 | 7 | 2,488 |
| 3rd Maharashtra GM Open | 2025 | 10 | 7 | 2,501 |
| 9th SKG Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,365 |
| 25th Dubai Open A | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,464 |
| 35th Kavala Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,379 |
| 3rd Shri Dhanpat Rai Sachdeva Memorial International Chess 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,273 |
| ch-Commonwealth | 2025 | 9 | 7 | 2,497 |
| 37th Roquetas de Mar Open | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,279 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Neelash Saha's chess games?
218 games by Neelash Saha, from Jan 2010 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 Neelash Saha has played.
What does Neelash Saha play on the first move as White?
Across 105 games with White in our database, Neelash Saha opens with 1.d4 (65% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games), 1.a3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Neelash Saha answers 1...c6 (20% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games), 1...d6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (52% of games), 1...d6 (21% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Neelash Saha play as White?
As White, Neelash Saha's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (12 games, 83.3% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (9 games, 77.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 105 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Neelash Saha play as Black?
As Black, Neelash Saha most often plays: Philidor (10 games, 70.0% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 85.7% win rate); Petrov's Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 113 games.
What is Neelash Saha's FIDE rating?
Neelash Saha is currently rated 2,472 in classical chess, 2,373 in rapid and 2,334 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,490 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Neelash Saha played?
Our database contains 218 games by Neelash Saha, covering Jan 2010 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 113 wins, 75 draws, 30 losses (51.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Neelash Saha?
218 games by Neelash Saha 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.