Prepare against Rajendra Kumar Sahu
CM · India · World #65,704 classical · FIDE ID 5010560
When preparing against Rajendra Kumar Sahu, expect 1.e4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 31 games by Rajendra Kumar Sahu, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rajendra Kumar Sahu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rajendra Kumar Sahu 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 | 1,836 | 2,164 | Jan 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,036 | 2,041 | Oct 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,987 | 2,041 | Oct 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 16 | 6 | 9 | 51.6% |
| As White | 18 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 61.1% |
| As Black | 13 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 38.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rajendra Kumar Sahu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rajendra Kumar Sahu's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 88.9% | 81.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 81.3% score
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Sahu usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Sahu usually continues Qe2 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (19% of these games) — Sahu usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 11% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Sahu usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Sahu usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 75.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 25.0% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
Rajendra Kumar Sahu's chess games
All 31 games by Rajendra Kumar Sahu in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 16 wins, 6 draws, 9 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A47 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2016 | Sekhar Chandra Sahu | 2,185 | Bhubaneswar Pillai Memorial | B30 |
| Nov 2016 | Bharathy Mani | 1,869 | Bhubaneswar Pillai Memorial | C00 |
| Dec 2017 | Susobhit Das | 1,856 | Kendrapara Umar Ali Memorial | E16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhubaneswar Pillai Memorial | 2016 | 11 | 7.5 | 1,877 |
| Kendrapara Umar Ali Memorial | 2017 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,870 |
| Puri Odisha Open | 2017 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,905 |
| 1st Bhubaneswar Open | 2009 | 1 | 0 | 2,125 |
| Bhopal Open | 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1,986 |
| Odisha Keshabananda Memorial 2nd | 2013 | 1 | 0 | 1,882 |
| chT-IND 36th | 2016 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,442 |
| 3rd Hyderabad Open | 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1,723 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rajendra Kumar Sahu's chess games?
31 games by Rajendra Kumar Sahu, from Apr 2003 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 Rajendra Kumar Sahu has played.
What does Rajendra Kumar Sahu play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Rajendra Kumar Sahu opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rajendra Kumar Sahu answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Rajendra Kumar Sahu play as White?
As White, Rajendra Kumar Sahu's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Classical (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rajendra Kumar Sahu play as Black?
As Black, Rajendra Kumar Sahu most often plays: Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 13 games.
What is Rajendra Kumar Sahu's FIDE rating?
Rajendra Kumar Sahu is currently rated 1,836 in classical chess, 2,036 in rapid and 1,987 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,164 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Rajendra Kumar Sahu played?
Our database contains 31 games by Rajendra Kumar Sahu, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 6 draws, 9 losses (51.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rajendra Kumar Sahu?
31 games by Rajendra Kumar Sahu 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.