Prepare against Sahaj Grover
GM · India · World #637 classical · FIDE ID 5021103
Our database contains 1,504 games by Sahaj Grover, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sahaj Grover's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sahaj Grover 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 | 2,493 | 2,532 | Jan 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,492 | 2,517 | Jul 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,421 | 2,540 | Aug 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,504 | 741 | 413 | 350 | 49.3% |
| As White | 752 | 414 | 195 | 143 | 55.1% |
| As Black | 752 | 327 | 218 | 207 | 43.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sahaj Grover's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sahaj Grover's side.
First moves as White (752 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 526 | 69.9% | 66.4% |
| d4 | 203 | 27.0% | 70.9% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 1.7% | 80.8% |
| c4 | 8 | 1.1% | 81.3% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 70% of White games, 66.4% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Grover usually continues Nf3 (66.1% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Grover usually continues Nf3 (64.5% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Grover usually continues d4 (65.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 27% of White games, 70.9% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Grover usually continues c4 (72.2% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Grover usually continues c4 (70.5% score)
- …f5 (3% of these games) — Grover usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (323 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 126 | 39.0% | 63.1% |
| e5 | 116 | 35.9% | 62.1% |
| c5 | 73 | 22.6% | 54.1% |
| c6 | 7 | 2.2% | 64.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (270 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 139 | 51.5% | 56.1% |
| d5 | 85 | 31.5% | 49.4% |
| e6 | 33 | 12.2% | 78.8% |
| f5 | 12 | 4.4% | 41.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Sahaj Grover's chess games
All 1,504 games by Sahaj Grover 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: 741 wins, 413 draws, 350 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 99 | 49/27/23 | 49.5% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 53 | 31/9/13 | 58.5% |
| A45 | London System | 38 | 22/8/8 | 57.9% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 29 | 19/8/2 | 65.5% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 27 | 15/6/6 | 55.6% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 26 | 17/5/4 | 65.4% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 26 | 13/10/3 | 50.0% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 24 | 8/8/8 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 22 | 11/7/4 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 22 | 13/7/2 | 59.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 44 | 10/15/19 | 22.7% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 37 | 14/17/6 | 37.8% |
| E04 | Catalan | 36 | 14/7/15 | 38.9% |
| A13 | English Opening | 34 | 11/15/8 | 32.4% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 33 | 12/11/10 | 36.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 33 | 16/9/8 | 48.5% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 31 | 12/12/7 | 38.7% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 28 | 13/9/6 | 46.4% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 25 | 11/6/8 | 44.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 24 | 8/3/13 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2,802 | Titled Tue Early | B12 |
| Mar 2023 | Vladimir Kramnik | 2,753 | Titled Tue Late | D04 |
| Apr 2020 | Maxim Matlakov | 2,685 | Titled Tue | A45 |
| Apr 2020 | Alexey Sarana | 2,654 | Titled Tue | B86 |
| Oct 2024 | Ngoc Truong Son Nguyen | 2,646 | Titled Tue Early | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 203 | 125.5 | 2,440 |
| ch-Commonwealth | 2017 | 58 | 37 | 2,363 |
| PRO League Stage | 2019 | 46 | 22.5 | 2,458 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2015 | 28 | 17 | 2,441 |
| Groningen Open A | 2010 | 18 | 10 | 2,456 |
| London Classic Open | 2011 | 18 | 14 | 2,582 |
| PRO League Eastern | 2017 | 16 | 7.5 | 2,286 |
| Wch U20 | 2008 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,171 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Abhijeet Gupta (13 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sahaj Grover's chess games?
1,504 games by Sahaj Grover, 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 Sahaj Grover has played.
What does Sahaj Grover play on the first move as White?
Across 752 games with White in our database, Sahaj Grover opens with 1.e4 (70% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sahaj Grover answers 1...e6 (39% of games), 1...e5 (36% of games), 1...c5 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (51% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games).
What openings does Sahaj Grover play as White?
As White, Sahaj Grover's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (99 games, 49.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (53 games, 58.5% win rate); London System (38 games, 57.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 752 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sahaj Grover play as Black?
As Black, Sahaj Grover most often plays: Indian Defense (44 games, 22.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (37 games, 37.8% win rate); Catalan (36 games, 38.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 752 games.
What is Sahaj Grover's FIDE rating?
Sahaj Grover is currently rated 2,493 in classical chess, 2,492 in rapid and 2,421 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,532 (Jan 2012).
How many games has Sahaj Grover played?
Our database contains 1,504 games by Sahaj Grover, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 741 wins, 413 draws, 350 losses (49.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sahaj Grover?
1,504 games by Sahaj Grover 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.