Prepare against Saksham Upadhyay
India · World #36,867 classical · FIDE ID 88122190
Our database contains 31 games by Saksham Upadhyay, covering Jul 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Saksham Upadhyay's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Saksham Upadhyay 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 | 1,950 | 1,953 | Mar 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,959 | 2,032 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,058 | 2,058 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 8 | 5 | 18 | 25.8% |
| As White | 17 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 29.4% |
| As Black | 14 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 21.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 82.4% | 42.9% |
| d4 | 2 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 42.9% score
- …c5 (57% of these games) — Upadhyay usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Upadhyay usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Upadhyay usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Upadhyay usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Upadhyay usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 3 | 50.0% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 3 | 50.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 75.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Saksham Upadhyay's chess games
All 31 games by Saksham Upadhyay in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 8 wins, 5 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B55 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Mieses Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Ibrahim Hasan Labib | 2,339 | Muscat International Chess Championship 2026 | Blitz | A46 |
| Jan 2026 | Akshobhya Damodar Katti | 2,048 | Muscat Nights Int. | B32 |
| Jan 2026 | A. Moussa Othman | 2,047 | Muscat International Chess Championship 2026 | Blitz | D13 |
| Jan 2026 | Salim Al Amri Salim Mohammed | 2,023 | Muscat Nights Int. | A01 |
| Jan 2025 | Ahlam Rashed | 1,935 | 1st Kuwait Int Open | B75 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muscat Nights Int. | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,975 |
| Muscat International Chess Championship 2026 | Blitz | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 2,120 |
| 1st Kuwait Int Open | 2025 | 7 | 3 | 2,100 |
| 31st Abu Dhabi Blitz Open | 2025 | 5 | 0 | 1,871 |
| 3rd Annual Kuwait Rapid | 2025 | 2 | 0 | 2,146 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Saksham Upadhyay's chess games?
31 games by Saksham Upadhyay, from Jul 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 Saksham Upadhyay has played.
What does Saksham Upadhyay play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Saksham Upadhyay opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games), 1.d3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Saksham Upadhyay answers 1...c6 (50% of games), 1...c5 (50% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Saksham Upadhyay play as White?
As White, Saksham Upadhyay's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Saksham Upadhyay play as Black?
As Black, Saksham Upadhyay most often plays: Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Saksham Upadhyay's FIDE rating?
Saksham Upadhyay is currently rated 1,950 in classical chess, 1,959 in rapid and 2,058 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,953 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Saksham Upadhyay played?
Our database contains 31 games by Saksham Upadhyay, covering Jul 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 5 draws, 18 losses (25.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Saksham Upadhyay?
31 games by Saksham Upadhyay 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.