Prepare against Padhya Saumil
FM · India · World #4,101 classical · FIDE ID 5079853
Our database contains 43 games by Padhya Saumil, covering Apr 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Padhya Saumil's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Padhya Saumil 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 | 2,300 | 2,301 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 14 | 9 | 20 | 32.6% |
| As White | 26 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 38.5% |
| As Black | 17 | 4 | 2 | 11 | 23.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Padhya Saumil's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Padhya Saumil's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 88.5% | 54.3% |
| d4 | 3 | 11.5% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 54.3% score
- …c5 (61% of these games) — Saumil usually continues Nf3 (53.6% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Saumil usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Saumil usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Saumil usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Saumil usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 100.0% | 7.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 43.8% |
Padhya Saumil's chess games
All 43 games by Padhya Saumil in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - 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: 14 wins, 9 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| A33 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Pham Tran Gia Phuc | 2,465 | US Chess Masters 2025 | A65 |
| Aug 2025 | Sam Schmakel | 2,450 | Illinois Open | B32 |
| Mar 2026 | Maximillian Lu | 2,424 | Charlotte Spring GMA 2026 | B94 |
| Jun 2024 | Tanitoluwa Adewumi | 2,386 | 52nd Annual World Open | B40 |
| Jun 2026 | Jasinski,Alexander | 2,171 | National Open 2026 | B62 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,273 |
| Illinois Open | 2025 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,308 |
| Charlotte Spring GMA 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,225 |
| US Chess Masters 2025 | 2025 | 4 | 2 | 2,470 |
| 17th Southwest Class | 2026 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,280 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 2 | 0 | 1,727 |
| 54th Annual World Open | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,983 |
| 52nd Annual World Open | 2024 | 2 | 2 | 2,620 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Padhya Saumil's chess games?
43 games by Padhya Saumil, from Apr 2008 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 Padhya Saumil has played.
What does Padhya Saumil play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Padhya Saumil opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Padhya Saumil answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Padhya Saumil play as White?
As White, Padhya Saumil's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Padhya Saumil play as Black?
As Black, Padhya Saumil most often plays: Benoni Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Padhya Saumil's FIDE rating?
Padhya Saumil is currently rated 2,300 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,301 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Padhya Saumil played?
Our database contains 43 games by Padhya Saumil, covering Apr 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 9 draws, 20 losses (32.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Padhya Saumil?
43 games by Padhya Saumil 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.