Prepare against Rahul Sangma
IM · India · World #10,896 classical · FIDE ID 5013615
Our database contains 540 games by Rahul Sangma, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Rahul Sangma's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rahul Sangma 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 | 2,156 | 2,406 | Sep 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,140 | 2,333 | May 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,097 | 2,360 | Dec 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 540 | 182 | 180 | 178 | 33.7% |
| As White | 266 | 104 | 88 | 74 | 39.1% |
| As Black | 274 | 78 | 92 | 104 | 28.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rahul Sangma's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rahul Sangma's side.
First moves as White (266 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 151 | 56.8% | 56.3% |
| Nf3 | 63 | 23.7% | 54.0% |
| c4 | 38 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 11 | 4.1% | 68.2% |
| f4 | 3 | 1.1% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 57% of White games, 56.3% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Sangma usually continues Nf3 (59.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Sangma usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Sangma usually continues d4 (40.6% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 24% of White games, 54.0% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Sangma usually continues c4 (60.9% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Sangma usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Sangma usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (118 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 82 | 69.5% | 52.4% |
| e6 | 21 | 17.8% | 35.7% |
| d6 | 8 | 6.8% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 6 | 5.1% | 58.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (99 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 72 | 72.7% | 40.3% |
| d5 | 17 | 17.2% | 44.1% |
| e6 | 6 | 6.1% | 41.7% |
| f5 | 2 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Rahul Sangma's chess games
All 540 games by Rahul Sangma in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 182 wins, 180 draws, 178 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A15 | English Opening | 42 | 16/15/11 | 38.1% |
| B55 | Sicilian | 36 | 16/8/12 | 44.4% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 16 | 9/3/4 | 56.3% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 23 | 3/7/13 | 13.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 16 | 4/7/5 | 25.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 14 | 3/8/3 | 21.4% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 12 | 2/4/6 | 16.7% |
| A30 | English Opening | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2008 | Nigel D Short | 2,655 | ch-Commonwealth | C90 |
| Jun 2014 | Mikheil Mchedlishvili | 2,632 | 7th Mumbai Mayors Cup | E04 |
| Apr 2022 | Murali Karthikeyan | 2,613 | ch-IND Blitz | A38 |
| Jun 2016 | Karen H. Grigoryan | 2,604 | 9th Mumbai Mayors Cup | A11 |
| Mar 2026 | Pa Iniyan | 2,590 | ch-IND Blitz 2025-26 | E47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Commonwealth | 2019 | 36 | 19.5 | 2,245 |
| 48th chB-IND | 2010 | 13 | 9 | 2,458 |
| chA-IND | 2009 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,439 |
| 49th chA-IND | 2011 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,246 |
| 1st Chennai WinTV Open | 2004 | 12 | 6 | 2,112 |
| ch-IND 48th | 2010 | 12 | 5 | 2,309 |
| 49th chB-IND | 2011 | 12 | 8 | 2,415 |
| 41st Wch U20 | 2002 | 12 | 5 | 2,134 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rahul Sangma's chess games?
540 games by Rahul Sangma, from Apr 2003 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 Rahul Sangma has played.
What does Rahul Sangma play on the first move as White?
Across 266 games with White in our database, Rahul Sangma opens with 1.e4 (57% of games), 1.Nf3 (24% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rahul Sangma answers 1...e5 (69% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Rahul Sangma play as White?
As White, Rahul Sangma's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (42 games, 38.1% win rate); Sicilian (36 games, 44.4% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (16 games, 56.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 266 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rahul Sangma play as Black?
As Black, Rahul Sangma most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (23 games, 13.0% win rate); Indian Defense (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (14 games, 21.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 274 games.
What is Rahul Sangma's FIDE rating?
Rahul Sangma is currently rated 2,156 in classical chess, 2,140 in rapid and 2,097 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,406 (Sep 2010).
How many games has Rahul Sangma played?
Our database contains 540 games by Rahul Sangma, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 182 wins, 180 draws, 178 losses (33.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rahul Sangma?
540 games by Rahul Sangma 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.