Prepare against Rishi Sardana
IM · Australia · World #466 classical · FIDE ID 25004301
When preparing against Rishi Sardana, expect 1.e4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (54% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (63%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 33.3% over 24 games.
Our database contains 589 games by Rishi Sardana, covering Jul 2009 to Sep 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 | 2,518 | 2,518 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,421 | 2,422 | Nov 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,367 | 2,367 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 589 | 267 | 160 | 162 | 45.3% |
| As White | 291 | 154 | 68 | 69 | 52.9% |
| As Black | 298 | 113 | 92 | 93 | 37.9% |
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 (291 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 231 | 79.4% | 65.2% |
| d4 | 32 | 11.0% | 59.4% |
| Nf3 | 19 | 6.5% | 65.8% |
| c4 | 8 | 2.7% | 62.5% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 65.2% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Sardana usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Sardana usually continues Nf3 (65.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Sardana usually continues d4 (75.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 59.4% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Sardana usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …d5 (31% 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 (133 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 72 | 54.1% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 40 | 30.1% | 48.8% |
| e6 | 12 | 9.0% | 37.5% |
| c6 | 8 | 6.0% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (103 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 65 | 63.1% | 59.2% |
| d5 | 35 | 34.0% | 47.1% |
| e6 | 3 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Rishi Sardana's chess games
All 589 games by Rishi Sardana in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 267 wins, 160 draws, 162 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 | 15 | 8/5/2 | 53.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 12 | 8/4/0 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 30 | 14/8/8 | 46.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 29 | 11/5/13 | 37.9% |
| 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% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 12 | 1/6/5 | 8.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 9 | 1/6/2 | 11.1% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| 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 | Alexey 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?
589 games by Rishi Sardana, from Jul 2009 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 Rishi Sardana has played.
What does Rishi Sardana play on the first move as White?
Across 291 games with White in our database, Rishi Sardana opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rishi Sardana answers 1...c5 (54% of games), 1...e5 (30% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (34% 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 291 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rishi Sardana play as Black?
As Black, Rishi Sardana most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (30 games, 46.7% win rate); Indian Defense (29 games, 37.9% win rate); Slav Defense (24 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 298 games.
What is Rishi Sardana's FIDE rating?
Rishi Sardana is currently rated 2,518 in classical chess, 2,421 in rapid and 2,367 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,518 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Rishi Sardana played?
Our database contains 589 games by Rishi Sardana, covering Jul 2009 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 267 wins, 160 draws, 162 losses (45.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rishi Sardana?
589 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.