Prepare against Saidarahas Somashetty
India · World #120,032 classical · FIDE ID 33449830
When preparing against Saidarahas Somashetty, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 38 games by Saidarahas Somashetty, covering Mar 2023 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Saidarahas Somashetty's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Saidarahas Somashetty 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 | 1,677 | 1,689 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,745 | 1,817 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,484 | 1,539 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 18 | 8 | 12 | 47.4% |
| As White | 18 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 20 | 9 | 3 | 8 | 45.0% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2022-2026): 377 rated games against 314 different opponents, across 50 events in 1 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 | 147 | 67 | 28 | 52 | 45.6% | 1,491 | 1,420 | 7 |
| Rapid | 210 | 131 | 13 | 66 | 62.4% | 1,513 | 1,587 | 10 |
| Blitz | 20 | 9 | 0 | 11 | 45.0% | 1,668 | 1,468 | 2 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 117 | 33 | 20 | 64 | 28.2% |
| Against lower-rated | 112 | 75 | 9 | 28 | 67.0% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs CM · 1 vs WFM.
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 50 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1,543 | 1,657 |
| 2025 | 101 | 61 | 12 | 28 | 1,638 | 1,746 |
| 2024 | 137 | 78 | 10 | 49 | 1,580 | 1,562 |
| 2023 | 102 | 51 | 14 | 37 | 1,320 | 1,263 |
| 2022 | 30 | 14 | 2 | 14 | 1,146 | 933 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Saidarahas Somashetty's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Saidarahas Somashetty's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 100.0% | 63.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 63.9% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Somashetty usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Somashetty usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Somashetty usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 100.0% | 45.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 100.0% | 68.8% |
Saidarahas Somashetty's chess games
All 38 games by Saidarahas Somashetty in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2023 - Nov 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: 18 wins, 8 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% | |
| Slav Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% | |
| Englund Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% | |
| Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% | |
| Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% | |
| Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% | |
| Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% | |
| Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | Kin Keuw Chek | 1,900 | Chess Hub Double Weekends 2025 | 2nd Open Classical | E90 |
| Oct 2025 | Abdul Aziz Abdul Shukor | 1,816 | Chess Hub Double Weekends 2025 | 5th Open Classical | D15 |
| Apr 2025 | Ray Jin Yap | 1,777 | Chess Hub Double Weekends 2025 | 2nd Open Classical | E20 |
| May 2024 | Xin Ran Claire Wang | 1,609 | 1st Gombak U1800 Classical | — |
| May 2024 | Parth Baghele | 1,520 | 1st Gombak U1800 Classical | — |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chess Hub Double Weekends 2025 | 5th Open Classical | 2025 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,808 |
| 13th KL Master U1800 | 2024 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,673 |
| 1st Gombak U1800 Classical | 2024 | 6 | 4 | 1,768 |
| 1st KCE18 U1800 Ultimate Chess Master | 2024 | 5 | 4 | 1,680 |
| 1st Chess Hub U15 Classical Tournament | 2025 | 5 | 2 | 1,382 |
| Chess Hub Double Weekends 2025 | 2nd Open Classical | 2025 | 3 | 2 | 1,977 |
| 14th KL Master U1800 | 2024 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,572 |
| 6th Chess Hub U1800 Classical Tournament | 2026 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,397 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Saidarahas Somashetty's chess games?
38 games by Saidarahas Somashetty, from Mar 2023 to Nov 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 Saidarahas Somashetty has played.
What does Saidarahas Somashetty play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Saidarahas Somashetty opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Saidarahas Somashetty answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Saidarahas Somashetty play as White?
As White, Saidarahas Somashetty's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Englund Gambit (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Saidarahas Somashetty play as Black?
As Black, Saidarahas Somashetty most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Saidarahas Somashetty's FIDE rating?
Saidarahas Somashetty is currently rated 1,677 in classical chess, 1,745 in rapid and 1,484 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,689 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Saidarahas Somashetty played?
Our database contains 38 games by Saidarahas Somashetty, covering Mar 2023 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 8 draws, 12 losses (47.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Saidarahas Somashetty?
38 games by Saidarahas Somashetty 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.