Prepare against Saksham Upadhyay
India · World #28,005 classical · FIDE ID 88122190
When preparing against Saksham Upadhyay, expect 1.e4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (75%).
Our database contains 34 games by Saksham Upadhyay, covering Jul 2023 to Oct 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 | 1,999 | 1,999 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,959 | 2,032 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,058 | 2,058 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 9 | 7 | 18 | 26.5% |
| As White | 19 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 31.6% |
| As Black | 15 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 20.0% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2023-2026): 341 rated games against 248 different opponents, across 40 events in 4 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 | 85 | 30 | 32 | 57.8% | 1,687 | 1,810 | 13 |
| Rapid | 72 | 54 | 2 | 16 | 75.0% | 1,779 | 1,963 | 11 |
| Blitz | 83 | 60 | 6 | 17 | 72.3% | 1,660 | 1,839 | 12 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 135 | 53 | 20 | 62 | 39.3% |
| Against lower-rated | 161 | 124 | 19 | 18 | 77.0% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs IM · 4 vs FM · 4 vs CM · 1 vs WGM · 1 vs WIM · 8 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
9 tournament wins from 40 events, 4 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 42 | 25 | 7 | 10 | 1,928 | 2,065 |
| 2025 | 129 | 86 | 10 | 33 | 1,804 | 1,955 |
| 2024 | 109 | 68 | 16 | 25 | 1,734 | 1,860 |
| 2023 | 61 | 37 | 11 | 13 | 1,299 | 1,390 |
Where Saksham Upadhyay has played
Kuwait (27) · United Arab Emirates (6) · India (5) · Oman (2)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Saksham Upadhyay's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Saksham Upadhyay's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 77.8% | 42.9% |
| d4 | 3 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 78% 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 — 17% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Upadhyay usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Upadhyay usually continues Nf3 (100.0% 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 34 games by Saksham Upadhyay in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2023 - 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: 9 wins, 7 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B55 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| 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% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 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% |
| A15 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| 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% |
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 |
| 39th Indian National Under-13 Chess Championship 2026 | Open | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 2,212 |
| Kuwait City Wafra Gulf Open 3rd | 2024 | 1 | 1 | 2,285 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Saksham Upadhyay's chess games?
34 games by Saksham Upadhyay, from Jul 2023 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 Saksham Upadhyay has played.
What does Saksham Upadhyay play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Saksham Upadhyay opens with 1.e4 (78% of games), 1.d4 (17% 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); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 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 15 games.
What is Saksham Upadhyay's FIDE rating?
Saksham Upadhyay is currently rated 1,999 in classical chess, 1,959 in rapid and 2,058 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,999 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Saksham Upadhyay played?
Our database contains 34 games by Saksham Upadhyay, covering Jul 2023 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 7 draws, 18 losses (26.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Saksham Upadhyay?
34 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.