Prepare against Sahib Singh
IM · India · World #2,192 classical · FIDE ID 25618342
When preparing against Sahib Singh, expect 1.e4 in 80% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (53%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation as White, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 883 games by Sahib Singh, covering May 2016 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Sahib Singh's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sahib Singh 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 | 2,374 | 2,445 | Aug 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,170 | 2,204 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,297 | 2,297 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 883 | 448 | 119 | 316 | 50.7% |
| As White | 441 | 236 | 59 | 146 | 53.5% |
| As Black | 442 | 212 | 60 | 170 | 48.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sahib Singh's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sahib Singh's side.
First moves as White (441 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 354 | 80.3% | 58.6% |
| Nf3 | 36 | 8.2% | 62.5% |
| d4 | 34 | 7.7% | 70.6% |
| a3 | 11 | 2.5% | 81.8% |
| c4 | 3 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 58.6% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Singh usually continues Nf3 (56.8% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Singh usually continues Nf3 (62.8% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Singh usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 8% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Singh usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Singh usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Singh usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (195 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 85 | 43.6% | 54.1% |
| e5 | 55 | 28.2% | 55.5% |
| c6 | 24 | 12.3% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 23 | 11.8% | 47.8% |
| d5 | 3 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 1.5% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (144 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 77 | 53.5% | 56.5% |
| d5 | 50 | 34.7% | 62.0% |
| g6 | 6 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 2.1% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Sahib Singh's chess games
All 883 games by Sahib Singh in the Chess.ceo database (May 2016 - 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: 448 wins, 119 draws, 316 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 53 | 28/5/20 | 52.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 34 | 16/6/12 | 47.1% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 26 | 21/3/2 | 80.8% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 22 | 14/2/6 | 63.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 19 | 8/2/9 | 42.1% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 18 | 9/3/6 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 18 | 13/2/3 | 72.2% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 15 | 4/3/8 | 26.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 11/1/2 | 78.6% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 12 | 6/0/6 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 34 | 17/3/14 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 34 | 13/3/18 | 38.2% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 31 | 11/6/14 | 35.5% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 23 | 10/4/9 | 43.5% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 16 | 9/2/5 | 56.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 9/3/2 | 64.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 13 | 8/3/2 | 61.5% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 13 | 6/1/6 | 46.2% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Parham Maghsoodloo | 2,708 | Titled Tue | A50 |
| Aug 2026 | Igor Kovalenko | 2,669 | 19th Arad Open 2026 | B12 |
| Dec 2025 | Grigoriy Oparin | 2,658 | Titled Tue | A46 |
| Jun 2026 | Daniil Dubov | 2,649 | Titled Tue 30th Jun 2026 | D30 |
| Feb 2026 | Alexander Grischuk | 2,645 | Titled Tue | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 707 | 421 | 2,371 |
| Abu Dhabi Masters Online | 2025 | 11 | 5 | 2,291 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 13th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,507 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 27th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,344 |
| 31st Abu Dhabi Masters | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,353 |
| 31st Abu Dhabi Blitz Open | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,105 |
| Vladimir Dvorkovich Open | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,399 |
| Oskemen Open Masters | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,440 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sahib Singh's chess games?
883 games by Sahib Singh, from May 2016 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 Sahib Singh has played.
What does Sahib Singh play on the first move as White?
Across 441 games with White in our database, Sahib Singh opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sahib Singh answers 1...c5 (44% of games), 1...e5 (28% of games), 1...c6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (53% of games), 1...d5 (35% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Sahib Singh play as White?
As White, Sahib Singh's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (53 games, 52.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (34 games, 47.1% win rate); Vienna Game (26 games, 80.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 441 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sahib Singh play as Black?
As Black, Sahib Singh most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (34 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (34 games, 38.2% win rate); Réti Opening (31 games, 35.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 442 games.
What is Sahib Singh's FIDE rating?
Sahib Singh is currently rated 2,374 in classical chess, 2,170 in rapid and 2,297 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,445 (Aug 2024).
How many games has Sahib Singh played?
Our database contains 883 games by Sahib Singh, covering May 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 448 wins, 119 draws, 316 losses (50.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sahib Singh?
883 games by Sahib Singh 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.