Prepare against Pedagandham Saketh
CM · India · World #14,107 classical · FIDE ID 5042178
When preparing against Pedagandham Saketh, expect 1.e4 in 46% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (70%).
Our database contains 195 games by Pedagandham Saketh, covering Jul 2006 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Pedagandham Saketh's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pedagandham Saketh 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 | 2,116 | 2,116 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,894 | 1,930 | Nov 2022 |
| Blitz | 1,814 | 1,930 | Jan 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 195 | 47 | 33 | 115 | 24.1% |
| As White | 93 | 31 | 16 | 46 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 102 | 16 | 17 | 69 | 15.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pedagandham Saketh's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pedagandham Saketh's side.
First moves as White (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 43 | 46.2% | 52.3% |
| Nf3 | 31 | 33.3% | 37.1% |
| d4 | 17 | 18.3% | 26.5% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.2% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 46% of White games, 52.3% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Saketh usually continues c3 (45.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Saketh usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …c6 (19% of these games) — Saketh usually continues d4 (57.1% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 33% of White games, 37.1% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Saketh usually continues c4 (28.6% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Saketh usually continues d4 (20.0% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Saketh usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 22 | 50.0% | 36.4% |
| e5 | 18 | 40.9% | 13.9% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 70.0% | 35.7% |
| d5 | 7 | 23.3% | 21.4% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
Pedagandham Saketh's chess games
All 195 games by Pedagandham Saketh in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 47 wins, 33 draws, 115 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| D00 | London System | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B08 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A34 | English Opening | 8 | 0/1/7 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Anatoliy Emeliantsev | 2,359 | Titled Tue 11th Aug 2026 | A04 |
| Jan 2026 | Konstantin Begunov | 2,325 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | A52 |
| Feb 2026 | Roberto Carlos Miramonte | 2,267 | Titled Tue | A15 |
| Dec 2021 | Payyappat Sreyas | 2,250 | Cattolica Vergani Cup | A05 |
| Aug 2026 | Oluwadurotimi Opeoluwa LAPITE | 2,228 | Titled Tue 11th Aug 2026 | — |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 63 | 15 | 1,910 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 31 | 7 | 1,946 |
| Budapest FS02 Nadassy | 2018 | 10 | 4 | 1,957 |
| Fagernes Open A | 2023 | 9 | 2 | 1,864 |
| Dutch Open | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 2,182 |
| 2nd Lignano Bella Italia Open | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 2,117 |
| Budapest Vezerkepzo IM 08 | 2024 | 9 | 3 | 2,125 |
| Cattolica Vergani Cup | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 2,170 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pedagandham Saketh's chess games?
195 games by Pedagandham Saketh, from Jul 2006 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 Pedagandham Saketh has played.
What does Pedagandham Saketh play on the first move as White?
Across 93 games with White in our database, Pedagandham Saketh opens with 1.e4 (46% of games), 1.Nf3 (33% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pedagandham Saketh answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e5 (41% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Pedagandham Saketh play as White?
As White, Pedagandham Saketh's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (10 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 93 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pedagandham Saketh play as Black?
As Black, Pedagandham Saketh most often plays: English Opening (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Catalan (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Réti Opening (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 102 games.
What is Pedagandham Saketh's FIDE rating?
Pedagandham Saketh is currently rated 2,116 in classical chess, 1,894 in rapid and 1,814 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,116 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Pedagandham Saketh played?
Our database contains 195 games by Pedagandham Saketh, covering Jul 2006 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 47 wins, 33 draws, 115 losses (24.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pedagandham Saketh?
195 games by Pedagandham Saketh 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.