Prepare against Saahil Bansal
United Kingdom · World #23,855 classical · FIDE ID 438316
Our database contains 180 games by Saahil Bansal, covering Aug 2016 to Aug 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 | 2,026 | 2,026 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,923 | 1,933 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,837 | 1,864 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 180 | 60 | 37 | 83 | 33.3% |
| As White | 88 | 28 | 18 | 42 | 31.8% |
| As Black | 92 | 32 | 19 | 41 | 34.8% |
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 (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 78 | 88.6% | 44.2% |
| e4 | 4 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 3 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.3% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 89% of White games, 44.2% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Bansal usually continues c4 (51.3% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Bansal usually continues c4 (39.1% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Bansal usually continues c4 (87.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 5% 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 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 41 | 78.8% | 57.3% |
| c6 | 10 | 19.2% | 45.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 44.8% | 61.5% |
| d5 | 10 | 34.5% | 10.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 17.2% | 40.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
Saahil Bansal's chess games
All 180 games by Saahil Bansal in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2016 - 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: 60 wins, 37 draws, 83 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
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% |
| E04 | Catalan | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D00 | London System | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
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 2025 | T Bonn | 2,173 | V Mindsports Int Open | B15 |
| Oct 2022 | Hugh W Murphy | 2,138 | chT2-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | D05 |
| Jun 2025 | A Kunz | 2,128 | FIDE World Rapid Team | B15 |
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 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2025 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,946 |
| 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 |
| British Universities Chess Association Championships 2026 | Blitz | 2026 | 8 | 2 | 1,680 |
| 11th London Classic Open | 2019 | 8 | 2 | 1,651 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Saahil Bansal's chess games?
180 games by Saahil Bansal, from Aug 2016 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 Saahil Bansal has played.
What does Saahil Bansal play on the first move as White?
Across 88 games with White in our database, Saahil Bansal opens with 1.d4 (89% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games), 1.b3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Saahil Bansal answers 1...e6 (79% of games), 1...c6 (19% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (45% of games), 1...d5 (34% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games).
What openings does Saahil Bansal play as White?
As White, Saahil Bansal's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 88 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); Catalan (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 92 games.
What is Saahil Bansal's FIDE rating?
Saahil Bansal is currently rated 2,026 in classical chess, 1,923 in rapid and 1,837 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,026 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Saahil Bansal played?
Our database contains 180 games by Saahil Bansal, covering Aug 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 60 wins, 37 draws, 83 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Saahil Bansal?
180 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.