Prepare against Sahil Sinha
IM · United States · World #3,441 classical · FIDE ID 2065231
Our database contains 254 games by Sahil Sinha, covering Jan 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sahil Sinha's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sahil Sinha 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 | 2,321 | 2,375 | Jun 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,229 | 2,229 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,241 | 2,241 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 254 | 74 | 119 | 61 | 29.1% |
| As White | 135 | 43 | 61 | 31 | 31.9% |
| As Black | 119 | 31 | 58 | 30 | 26.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sahil Sinha's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sahil Sinha's side.
First moves as White (135 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 134 | 99.3% | 54.5% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 54.5% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Sinha usually continues c4 (56.1% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Sinha usually continues c4 (53.9% score)
- …e6 (2% of these games) — Sinha usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Sinha usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 52 | 100.0% | 46.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 41 | 100.0% | 51.2% |
Sahil Sinha's chess games
All 254 games by Sahil Sinha in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2013 - 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: 74 wins, 119 draws, 61 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 25 | 8/10/7 | 32.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 24 | 7/11/6 | 29.2% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 19 | 9/6/4 | 47.4% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 18 | 7/6/5 | 38.9% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| E16 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B66 | Sicilian | 38 | 9/15/14 | 23.7% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 13 | 3/8/2 | 23.1% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| E01 | Catalan | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 6 | 0/5/1 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2020 | Mihail Kobalia | 2,614 | 48th World Open | E99 |
| Aug 2020 | Timur Gareyev | 2,606 | 48th World Open | A45 |
| Aug 2020 | Sergey Erenburg | 2,559 | 48th World Open | D30 |
| Nov 2024 | Ivan Schitco | 2,511 | US Chess Masters 2024 | A56 |
| Jan 2023 | David Brodsky | 2,497 | chT-Pan American Intercollegiate | D45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte CCCSA Fall IM | 2018 | 17 | 7.5 | 2,271 |
| Dulles Cherry Blossom Open | 2022 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,403 |
| ch-North American U20 | 2019 | 9 | 7 | 2,447 |
| Windsor NAYCC U16 | 2016 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,172 |
| Charlotte CCCSA Spring GM | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,445 |
| Charlotte CCCSA Spring IM | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 2,359 |
| Charlotte CCCSA Memorial Day GM | 2021 | 9 | 3 | 2,309 |
| Dulles Atlantic | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,423 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sahil Sinha's chess games?
254 games by Sahil Sinha, from Jan 2013 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 Sahil Sinha has played.
What does Sahil Sinha play on the first move as White?
Across 135 games with White in our database, Sahil Sinha opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sahil Sinha answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Sahil Sinha play as White?
As White, Sahil Sinha's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (25 games, 32.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (24 games, 29.2% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (19 games, 47.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 135 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sahil Sinha play as Black?
As Black, Sahil Sinha most often plays: Sicilian (38 games, 23.7% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 119 games.
What is Sahil Sinha's FIDE rating?
Sahil Sinha is currently rated 2,321 in classical chess, 2,229 in rapid and 2,241 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,375 (Jun 2021).
How many games has Sahil Sinha played?
Our database contains 254 games by Sahil Sinha, covering Jan 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 74 wins, 119 draws, 61 losses (29.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sahil Sinha?
254 games by Sahil Sinha 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.