Prepare against Rohit Sarwate
Hong Kong SAR China · World #110,405 classical · FIDE ID 6002110
When preparing against Rohit Sarwate, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (93%).
Our database contains 119 games by Rohit Sarwate, covering Nov 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rohit Sarwate's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rohit Sarwate 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 | 1,700 | 1,716 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,688 | 1,742 | Aug 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,736 | 1,759 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 119 | 49 | 17 | 53 | 41.2% |
| As White | 58 | 24 | 9 | 25 | 41.4% |
| As Black | 61 | 25 | 8 | 28 | 41.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rohit Sarwate's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rohit Sarwate's side.
First moves as White (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 58 | 100.0% | 49.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 49.1% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Sarwate usually continues Nf3 (28.6% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Sarwate usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Sarwate usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 27 | 69.2% | 53.7% |
| e5 | 12 | 30.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 92.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
Rohit Sarwate's chess games
All 119 games by Rohit Sarwate in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2013 - 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: 49 wins, 17 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 6/1/6 | 46.2% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A85 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2023 | Cong Wang | 1,945 | Hong Kong Open | C90 |
| Jan 2014 | Sigappi Kannappan | 1,936 | ch-Hong Kong prel | B54 |
| Jan 2014 | Cheuk Wai Lo | 1,831 | ch-Hong Kong prel | C90 |
| Feb 2017 | David Garceran Nieuwenburg | 1,783 | ch-Hong Kong prel | B45 |
| Dec 2017 | In Hei Henry Ho | 1,781 | Hong Kong Jolimark Open | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Hong Kong prel | 2019 | 46 | 24.5 | 1,690 |
| Hong Kong Open | 2023 | 24 | 10.5 | 1,597 |
| ch-Hong Kong Open | 2017 | 19 | 9 | 1,758 |
| Hong Kong Jolimark Open | 2017 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,817 |
| ch-Hong Kong qual | 2013 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,730 |
| chT-Asia rapid | 2024 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,897 |
| Hong Kong Summer Open | 2016 | 3 | 2 | 1,928 |
| chT-Hong Kong | 2017 | 2 | 0 | 1,483 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rohit Sarwate's chess games?
119 games by Rohit Sarwate, from Nov 2013 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 Rohit Sarwate has played.
What does Rohit Sarwate play on the first move as White?
Across 58 games with White in our database, Rohit Sarwate opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rohit Sarwate answers 1...c5 (69% of games), 1...e5 (31% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (93% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games).
What openings does Rohit Sarwate play as White?
As White, Rohit Sarwate's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 58 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rohit Sarwate play as Black?
As Black, Rohit Sarwate most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Petrov's Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 61 games.
What is Rohit Sarwate's FIDE rating?
Rohit Sarwate is currently rated 1,700 in classical chess, 1,688 in rapid and 1,736 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,716 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Rohit Sarwate played?
Our database contains 119 games by Rohit Sarwate, covering Nov 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 49 wins, 17 draws, 53 losses (41.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rohit Sarwate?
119 games by Rohit Sarwate 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.