Prepare against Sachen Pather
ZAF · World #101,998 classical · FIDE ID 14320541
When preparing against Sachen Pather, expect 1.e4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (73%).
Our database contains 60 games by Sachen Pather, covering Aug 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sachen Pather's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sachen Pather 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 | 1,724 | 1,741 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 19 | 16 | 25 | 31.7% |
| As White | 30 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 36.7% |
| As Black | 30 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 26.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sachen Pather's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sachen Pather's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 83.3% | 48.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 10.0% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 48.0% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Pather usually continues Nf3 (31.8% score)
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Pather usually continues Nc3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Pather usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Pather usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Pather usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 6 | 60.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 30.0% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 73.3% | 45.5% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 26.7% | 25.0% |
Sachen Pather's chess games
All 60 games by Sachen Pather in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2015 - 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: 19 wins, 16 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2017 | Cyril T. Danisa | 1,797 | South African Open | E19 |
| Mar 2016 | Trevelyn Varden | 1,519 | ch-RSA U14 | A36 |
| Mar 2016 | Mayilan Chetty | 1,477 | ch-RSA U14 | B90 |
| Apr 2017 | Jean-Daniel Claassen | 1,423 | ch-RSA U14 | A57 |
| Mar 2016 | Musa Nyathi | 1,399 | ch-RSA U14 | C18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-RSA U14 | 2017 | 20 | 11.5 | 1,487 |
| Durban Open | 2014 | 10 | 3 | 1,730 |
| ch-RSA U12 | 2015 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,137 |
| Durban Ethekwini Open | 2017 | 7 | 3 | 1,426 |
| chT-RSA Regions | 2016 | 7 | 2 | 1,509 |
| Boksburg Inter Region-ch | 2016 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,463 |
| South African Open | 2017 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,969 |
| Durban USSA Open | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,461 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sachen Pather's chess games?
60 games by Sachen Pather, from Aug 2015 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 Sachen Pather has played.
What does Sachen Pather play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Sachen Pather opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sachen Pather answers 1...e6 (60% of games), 1...e5 (30% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (73% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games).
What openings does Sachen Pather play as White?
As White, Sachen Pather's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Vienna Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sachen Pather play as Black?
As Black, Sachen Pather most often plays: Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Sachen Pather's FIDE rating?
Sachen Pather is currently rated 1,724 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,741 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Sachen Pather played?
Our database contains 60 games by Sachen Pather, covering Aug 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 16 draws, 25 losses (31.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sachen Pather?
60 games by Sachen Pather 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.