Prepare against Sachin Kumar
United Kingdom · World #57,411 classical · FIDE ID 498971
When preparing against Sachin Kumar, expect 1.e4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%).
Our database contains 34 games by Sachin Kumar, covering Oct 2021 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Sachin Kumar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sachin Kumar 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 | 1,865 | 1,945 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,763 | 1,763 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,677 | 1,712 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 9 | 7 | 18 | 26.5% |
| As White | 16 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 18 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 16.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sachin Kumar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sachin Kumar's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 87.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Kumar usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Kumar usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Kumar usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 13% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Kumar usually continues d3 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (50% of these games) — Kumar usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 60.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Sachin Kumar's chess games
All 34 games by Sachin Kumar in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2021 - Oct 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: 9 wins, 7 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | Mei-Xian Eunice Hng | 2,066 | British Rapidplay | B07 |
| Jul 2026 | Arnav Kumar | 2,055 | Sussex University Masters | B13 |
| Jun 2026 | Mark Levitin | 1,737 | 2026 British Junior Team Challenge Final | C11 |
| Jun 2026 | Raul Misquita Rodrigues | 1,700 | 2026 English Schools Chess Championships Final | B22 |
| Oct 2026 | Leon Kesiak | 1,695 | 2026 Delancey UKCC Challengers Under 12 | D85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Rapidplay | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,914 |
| Sussex University Masters | 2026 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,885 |
| chT4-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | 2023 | 5 | 0 | 1,200 |
| 2026 Delancey UKCC Challengers Under 12 | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 1,791 |
| 2026 British Junior Team Challenge Final | 2026 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,880 |
| 2026 English Schools Chess Championships Final | 2026 | 4 | 1 | 1,456 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sachin Kumar's chess games?
34 games by Sachin Kumar, from Oct 2021 to Oct 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 Sachin Kumar has played.
What does Sachin Kumar play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Sachin Kumar opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sachin Kumar answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...Nc6 (20% of games).
What openings does Sachin Kumar play as White?
As White, Sachin Kumar's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Classical Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sachin Kumar play as Black?
As Black, Sachin Kumar most often plays: Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Sachin Kumar's FIDE rating?
Sachin Kumar is currently rated 1,865 in classical chess, 1,763 in rapid and 1,677 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,945 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Sachin Kumar played?
Our database contains 34 games by Sachin Kumar, covering Oct 2021 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 7 draws, 18 losses (26.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sachin Kumar?
34 games by Sachin Kumar 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.