Prepare against Saharsh Santosh
CM · United States · World #12,114 classical · FIDE ID 39908712
Our database contains 121 games by Saharsh Santosh, covering Jan 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Saharsh Santosh's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Saharsh Santosh 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 | 2,140 | 2,235 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,008 | 2,019 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 121 | 55 | 11 | 55 | 45.5% |
| As White | 56 | 27 | 7 | 22 | 48.2% |
| As Black | 65 | 28 | 4 | 33 | 43.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Saharsh Santosh's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Saharsh Santosh's side.
First moves as White (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 41 | 73.2% | 48.8% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 26.8% | 70.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 73% of White games, 48.8% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Santosh usually continues Nf3 (38.9% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Santosh usually continues Nf3 (88.9% score)
- …d5 (10% of these games) — Santosh usually continues exd5 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 27% of White games, 70.0% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Santosh usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Santosh usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Santosh usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 27 | 87.1% | 38.9% |
| g6 | 3 | 9.7% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 84.2% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
Saharsh Santosh's chess games
All 121 games by Saharsh Santosh in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2023 - 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: 55 wins, 11 draws, 55 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C46 | Four Knights Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A15 | English Opening | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Quesada Perez,Ya | 2,558 | Carolinas Classic 2026 | B25 |
| Feb 2025 | Leonardo Tristan | 2,542 | Titled Tue Late | A46 |
| Feb 2025 | Jose Fernando Cuenca Jimenez | 2,479 | Titled Tue Late | A45 |
| Feb 2025 | Ludvig Carlsson | 2,351 | Titled Tue Late | A50 |
| Jan 2025 | Rick Frischmann | 2,344 | Titled Tue Late | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 105 | 53 | 2,211 |
| James Altucher International 1 | 2025 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,182 |
| Carolinas Classic 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 2,241 |
| 2026 Carolinas Classic | 2026 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,671 |
| North American Youth | 2024 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,214 |
| Charlotte Fall Open | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 2,084 |
| Charlotte Carolinas Open | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,606 |
| 54th Annual World Open | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 2,041 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Saharsh Santosh's chess games?
121 games by Saharsh Santosh, from Jan 2023 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 Saharsh Santosh has played.
What does Saharsh Santosh play on the first move as White?
Across 56 games with White in our database, Saharsh Santosh opens with 1.e4 (73% of games), 1.Nf3 (27% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Saharsh Santosh answers 1...c5 (87% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...Nc6 (5% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games).
What openings does Saharsh Santosh play as White?
As White, Saharsh Santosh's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Réti Opening (7 games, 85.7% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 56 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Saharsh Santosh play as Black?
As Black, Saharsh Santosh most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 57.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 65 games.
What is Saharsh Santosh's FIDE rating?
Saharsh Santosh is currently rated 2,140 in classical chess and 2,008 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,235 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Saharsh Santosh played?
Our database contains 121 games by Saharsh Santosh, covering Jan 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 55 wins, 11 draws, 55 losses (45.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Saharsh Santosh?
121 games by Saharsh Santosh 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.