Prepare against Saha Joydev
India · World #9,159 classical · FIDE ID 5004063
When preparing against Saha Joydev, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (38%).
Our database contains 37 games by Saha Joydev, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Saha Joydev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Saha Joydev 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 | 2,184 | 2,242 | Jan 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,128 | 2,169 | Feb 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,052 | 2,140 | Aug 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 15 | 8 | 14 | 40.5% |
| As White | 20 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 17 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 41.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Saha Joydev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Saha Joydev's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 95.0% | 52.6% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 52.6% score
- …c5 (58% of these games) — Joydev usually continues Nf3 (27.3% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Joydev usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Joydev usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Joydev usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 3 | 60.0% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 3 | 37.5% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 37.5% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 25.0% | 75.0% |
Saha Joydev's chess games
All 37 games by Saha Joydev in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 15 wins, 8 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Bishop's Opening: Boden-Kieseritzky Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A21 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A40 | English Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Laisram Imocha | 2,300 | 7th Goodricke Open | C16 |
| Jan 1996 | Subbaraman Vijayalakshmi | 2,240 | 7th Goodricke Open | A21 |
| Jan 1996 | Das Neelotpal | 2,205 | 7th Goodricke Open | C41 |
| Jan 2004 | Hans Rudolf Jung | 2,196 | Guelph Open U2300 3rd | B01 |
| Jan 2004 | James Ellis | 2,141 | Guelph Open U2300 3rd | C84 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7th Goodricke Open | 1996 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,218 |
| Wch U14 | 1994 | 9 | 5 | 2,274 |
| Bischwiller Open | 1999 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,434 |
| Guelph Open U2300 3rd | 2004 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,256 |
| 49th chB-IND | 2011 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,207 |
| Lag DM Elit 2024-25 | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,951 |
| Lag dm 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,778 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Saha Joydev's chess games?
37 games by Saha Joydev, from Apr 2003 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 Saha Joydev has played.
What does Saha Joydev play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Saha Joydev opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Saha Joydev answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...e5 (40% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (38% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...b6 (25% of games).
What openings does Saha Joydev play as White?
As White, Saha Joydev's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Danish Gambit (2 games, 100.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Saha Joydev play as Black?
As Black, Saha Joydev most often plays: Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Saha Joydev's FIDE rating?
Saha Joydev is currently rated 2,184 in classical chess, 2,128 in rapid and 2,052 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,242 (Jan 2007).
How many games has Saha Joydev played?
Our database contains 37 games by Saha Joydev, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 8 draws, 14 losses (40.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Saha Joydev?
37 games by Saha Joydev 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.