Prepare against Saarthak Malakar
FM · Canada · World #6,176 classical · FIDE ID 30974291
Our database contains 68 games by Saarthak Malakar, covering Jan 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Saarthak Malakar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Saarthak Malakar 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 | 2,243 | 2,306 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,731 | 1,782 | Jul 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,779 | 1,908 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 20 | 19 | 29 | 29.4% |
| As White | 33 | 13 | 8 | 12 | 39.4% |
| As Black | 35 | 7 | 11 | 17 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 25 | 75.8% | 48.0% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 18.2% | 66.7% |
| b3 | 2 | 6.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 76% of White games, 48.0% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Malakar usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Malakar usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Malakar usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 18% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Malakar usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Malakar usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Malakar usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 12 | 80.0% | 45.8% |
| c5 | 3 | 20.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 100.0% | 26.9% |
Saarthak Malakar's chess games
All 68 games by Saarthak Malakar in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2022 - 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: 20 wins, 19 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E77 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 13 | 2/3/8 | 15.4% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A12 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2024 | Bator Sambuev | 2,465 | Toronto Excelsior Open | D12 |
| Aug 2025 | Mike Ivanov | 2,383 | Toronto Open Crown | A07 |
| Feb 2026 | Victor Plotkin | 2,283 | 2026 Hart House Reading Week Open | D02 |
| May 2026 | Youhe Huang | 2,129 | 2026 Ontario Open | A46 |
| Feb 2026 | Jeffrey R Zhao | 2,094 | 2026 Hart House Reading Week Open | A49 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North American Youth U18 | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 1,919 |
| Canadian zt | 2024 | 8 | 2 | 1,931 |
| Canadian Open 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 3 | 1,947 |
| Canadian Closed | 2025 | 7 | 2 | 1,840 |
| 2026 Hart House Reading Week Open | 2026 | 6 | 4 | 2,342 |
| Toronto Crown Open | 2024 | 6 | 2 | 1,961 |
| 2026 Ontario Open | 2026 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,255 |
| Toronto Open Crown | 2025 | 5 | 3 | 2,348 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Saarthak Malakar's chess games?
68 games by Saarthak Malakar, from Jan 2022 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 Saarthak Malakar has played.
What does Saarthak Malakar play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Saarthak Malakar opens with 1.d4 (76% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games), 1.b3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Saarthak Malakar answers 1...c6 (80% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Saarthak Malakar play as White?
As White, Saarthak Malakar's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (11 games, 27.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Saarthak Malakar play as Black?
As Black, Saarthak Malakar most often plays: Slav Defense (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Saarthak Malakar's FIDE rating?
Saarthak Malakar is currently rated 2,243 in classical chess, 1,731 in rapid and 1,779 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,306 (May 2026).
How many games has Saarthak Malakar played?
Our database contains 68 games by Saarthak Malakar, covering Jan 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 19 draws, 29 losses (29.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Saarthak Malakar?
68 games by Saarthak Malakar 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.