Prepare against Saahil Bansal
United Kingdom · World #28,815 classical · FIDE ID 438316
When preparing against Saahil Bansal, expect 1.d4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (72% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (42%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French Defense as Black, 50.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 212 games by Saahil Bansal, covering Aug 2016 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Saahil Bansal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Saahil Bansal 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 | 1,993 | 2,026 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,923 | 1,933 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,920 | 1,920 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 212 | 72 | 44 | 96 | 34.0% |
| As White | 104 | 35 | 22 | 47 | 33.7% |
| As Black | 108 | 37 | 22 | 49 | 34.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Saahil Bansal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Saahil Bansal's side.
First moves as White (104 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 94 | 90.4% | 46.3% |
| e4 | 4 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 3 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.9% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 90% of White games, 46.3% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Bansal usually continues c4 (52.3% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Bansal usually continues c4 (44.6% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Bansal usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 4% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Bansal usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Bansal usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Bansal usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 42 | 72.4% | 56.0% |
| c6 | 14 | 24.1% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 42.4% | 14.3% |
| Nf6 | 13 | 39.4% | 61.5% |
| e6 | 5 | 15.2% | 40.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
Saahil Bansal's chess games
All 212 games by Saahil Bansal in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2016 - 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: 72 wins, 44 draws, 96 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| A31 | English Opening | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D33 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French Defense | 16 | 8/5/3 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Antanas Zapolskis | 2,215 | 15th LCC Super Rapid | B12 |
| Aug 2020 | Rajat Makkar | 2,214 | 2nd 4NCL Online Open | E02 |
| Aug 2026 | Denis K Dupuis | 2,205 | 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Blitz (Sun) | D10 |
| Aug 2025 | Thomas Bonn | 2,173 | V Mindsports Int Open | B15 |
| Aug 2026 | Baptiste Alloui-Cros | 2,150 | 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Blitz (Sat) | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BCF U11 | 2016 | 12 | 5 | 881 |
| FIDE World Bl Team Pool B | 2025 | 12 | 1.5 | 2,066 |
| 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Blitz (Sat) | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,997 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2025 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,946 |
| 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Blitz (Sun) | 2026 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,037 |
| ch-EU U14 | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,904 |
| London Psyon | 2023 | 9 | 1 | 1,963 |
| chT2-BCF U18 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 8 | 8 | 2,043 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Saahil Bansal's chess games?
212 games by Saahil Bansal, from Aug 2016 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 Saahil Bansal has played.
What does Saahil Bansal play on the first move as White?
Across 104 games with White in our database, Saahil Bansal opens with 1.d4 (90% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games), 1.b3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Saahil Bansal answers 1...e6 (72% of games), 1...c6 (24% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (42% of games), 1...Nf6 (39% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games).
What openings does Saahil Bansal play as White?
As White, Saahil Bansal's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Slav Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 104 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Saahil Bansal play as Black?
As Black, Saahil Bansal most often plays: French Defense (16 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Réti Opening (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 108 games.
What is Saahil Bansal's FIDE rating?
Saahil Bansal is currently rated 1,993 in classical chess, 1,923 in rapid and 1,920 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,026 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Saahil Bansal played?
Our database contains 212 games by Saahil Bansal, covering Aug 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 72 wins, 44 draws, 96 losses (34.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Saahil Bansal?
212 games by Saahil Bansal 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.