Prepare against Rishi Sardana
IM · Australia · World #545 classical · FIDE ID 25004301
When preparing against Rishi Sardana, expect 1.e4 in 80% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (54% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (62%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 33.3% over 24 games.
Our database contains 575 games by Rishi Sardana, covering Jul 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Rishi Sardana's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rishi Sardana 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 | 2,506 | 2,506 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,421 | 2,422 | Nov 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,367 | 2,367 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 575 | 262 | 153 | 160 | 45.6% |
| As White | 285 | 151 | 66 | 68 | 53.0% |
| As Black | 290 | 111 | 87 | 92 | 38.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rishi Sardana's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rishi Sardana's side.
First moves as White (285 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 227 | 79.6% | 64.8% |
| d4 | 31 | 10.9% | 61.3% |
| Nf3 | 18 | 6.3% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 8 | 2.8% | 62.5% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 64.8% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Sardana usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Sardana usually continues Nf3 (64.9% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Sardana usually continues d4 (74.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 61.3% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Sardana usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Sardana usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Sardana usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (130 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 70 | 53.8% | 62.9% |
| e5 | 40 | 30.8% | 48.8% |
| e6 | 11 | 8.5% | 36.4% |
| c6 | 8 | 6.2% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (100 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 62 | 62.0% | 58.9% |
| d5 | 35 | 35.0% | 47.1% |
| e6 | 3 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
Rishi Sardana's chess games
All 575 games by Rishi Sardana in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 262 wins, 153 draws, 160 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 25 | 13/7/5 | 52.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 21 | 12/3/6 | 57.1% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 19 | 13/3/3 | 68.4% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 9/3/3 | 60.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 14 | 7/5/2 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 12 | 8/4/0 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 29 | 11/5/13 | 37.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 28 | 14/6/8 | 50.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 24 | 8/8/8 | 33.3% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 18 | 9/4/5 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 15 | 5/6/4 | 33.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 11 | 1/5/5 | 9.1% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 9 | 1/6/2 | 11.1% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 9 | 3/6/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2019 | Maxim Matlakov | 2,701 | Titled Tue | B81 |
| Dec 2024 | A Sarana | 2,674 | World Rapid 2024 | B52 |
| Apr 2020 | Pavel Eljanov | 2,672 | Titled Tue | B31 |
| Apr 2026 | Johan-Sebastian Christiansen | 2,657 | Churchie Int 2026 | B12 |
| Apr 2014 | Bartosz Socko | 2,651 | Bangkok blitz | B53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2021 | 119 | 68 | 2,427 |
| World Rapid 2024 | 2024 | 13 | 6 | 2,462 |
| World Blitz 2024 | 2024 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,401 |
| Bangkok blitz | 2014 | 12 | 7 | 2,439 |
| Wch U16 | 2013 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,271 |
| ch-Commonwealth | 2017 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,377 |
| ch-AUS | 2024 | 11 | 9.5 | 2,491 |
| 13th New Delhi Parsvnath Open | 2015 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,202 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rishi Sardana's chess games?
575 games by Rishi Sardana, from Jul 2009 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 Rishi Sardana has played.
What does Rishi Sardana play on the first move as White?
Across 285 games with White in our database, Rishi Sardana opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rishi Sardana answers 1...c5 (54% of games), 1...e5 (31% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...d5 (35% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Rishi Sardana play as White?
As White, Rishi Sardana's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (25 games, 52.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (21 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (19 games, 68.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 285 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rishi Sardana play as Black?
As Black, Rishi Sardana most often plays: Indian Defense (29 games, 37.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (28 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (24 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 290 games.
What is Rishi Sardana's FIDE rating?
Rishi Sardana is currently rated 2,506 in classical chess, 2,421 in rapid and 2,367 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,506 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Rishi Sardana played?
Our database contains 575 games by Rishi Sardana, covering Jul 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 262 wins, 153 draws, 160 losses (45.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rishi Sardana?
575 games by Rishi Sardana 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.