Prepare against Sai Pranav Tejas Lalkota
NLD · World #30,556 classical · FIDE ID 1087690
When preparing against Sai Pranav Tejas Lalkota, expect 1.c4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%).
Our database contains 36 games by Sai Pranav Tejas Lalkota, covering Jun 2022 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Sai Pranav Tejas Lalkota's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sai Pranav Tejas Lalkota 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 | 1,985 | 1,985 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,910 | 1,910 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,815 | 1,815 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 12 | 8 | 16 | 33.3% |
| As White | 22 | 7 | 4 | 11 | 31.8% |
| As Black | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 35.7% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2010-2026): 548 rated games against 404 different opponents, across 138 events in 3 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 181 | 80 | 25 | 76 | 44.2% | 1,649 | 1,635 | 7 |
| Rapid | 237 | 125 | 16 | 96 | 52.7% | 1,575 | 1,583 | 7 |
| Blitz | 118 | 57 | 5 | 56 | 48.3% | 1,720 | 1,712 | 6 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 293 | 95 | 32 | 166 | 32.4% |
| Against lower-rated | 130 | 98 | 8 | 24 | 75.4% |
Wins over titled players: 3 vs CM.
Tournament wins
11 tournament wins from 80 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 57 | 26 | 8 | 23 | 1,858 | 1,865 |
| 2025 | 70 | 27 | 10 | 33 | 1,840 | 1,801 |
| 2024 | 122 | 64 | 10 | 48 | 1,711 | 1,740 |
| 2023 | 173 | 93 | 14 | 66 | 1,563 | 1,602 |
| 2022 | 121 | 54 | 4 | 63 | 1,399 | 1,302 |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1,614 | 2,014 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1,369 | 969 |
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | – | – |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1,618 | 1,218 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1,795 | 1,795 |
Where Sai Pranav Tejas Lalkota has played
Belgium (92) · Netherlands (45) · India (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sai Pranav Tejas Lalkota's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sai Pranav Tejas Lalkota's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 22 | 100.0% | 40.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 100% of White games, 40.9% score
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Lalkota usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Lalkota usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Lalkota usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 6 | 85.7% | 41.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 66.7% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
Sai Pranav Tejas Lalkota's chess games
All 36 games by Sai Pranav Tejas Lalkota in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2022 - 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: 12 wins, 8 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A34 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Raghav Pathak | 2,102 | 16th WLC Weekender 2026 | C02 |
| Aug 2026 | Emilien Hallibert | 2,085 | Open Nederlandse Jeugdkampioenschappen 2026 | ABC | A38 |
| May 2025 | Hugo Faber | 2,005 | 15th WLC Weekender | A15 |
| Apr 2026 | Lukas Blok | 1,991 | Dutch Youth Championship 2026 | U14 | A34 |
| May 2026 | Marcel Winkels | 1,914 | 16th WLC Weekender 2026 | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dutch Youth Championship 2026 | U14 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1,931 |
| Open Nederlandse Jeugdkampioenschappen 2026 | ABC | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,007 |
| 15th WLC Weekender | 2025 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,835 |
| 16th WLC Weekender 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,004 |
| Open NK Rapid | 2025 | 3 | 0 | 1,825 |
| Open Dutch Rapid Championship 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,586 |
| Helmond Rapid Open | 2024 | 1 | 1 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sai Pranav Tejas Lalkota's chess games?
36 games by Sai Pranav Tejas Lalkota, from Jun 2022 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 Sai Pranav Tejas Lalkota has played.
What does Sai Pranav Tejas Lalkota play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Sai Pranav Tejas Lalkota opens with 1.c4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sai Pranav Tejas Lalkota answers 1...e6 (86% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Sai Pranav Tejas Lalkota play as White?
As White, Sai Pranav Tejas Lalkota's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (9 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sai Pranav Tejas Lalkota play as Black?
As Black, Sai Pranav Tejas Lalkota most often plays: English Opening (2 games, 100.0% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Sai Pranav Tejas Lalkota's FIDE rating?
Sai Pranav Tejas Lalkota is currently rated 1,985 in classical chess, 1,910 in rapid and 1,815 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,985 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Sai Pranav Tejas Lalkota played?
Our database contains 36 games by Sai Pranav Tejas Lalkota, covering Jun 2022 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 8 draws, 16 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sai Pranav Tejas Lalkota?
36 games by Sai Pranav Tejas Lalkota 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.