Prepare against Saksham Wadhwa
CM · India · World #18,509 classical · FIDE ID 25146378
Our database contains 45 games by Saksham Wadhwa, covering Jun 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Saksham Wadhwa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Saksham Wadhwa 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 | 2,071 | 2,189 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,971 | 2,024 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,117 | 2,117 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 9 | 9 | 27 | 20.0% |
| As White | 21 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 14.3% |
| As Black | 24 | 6 | 3 | 15 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Saksham Wadhwa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Saksham Wadhwa's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 78.9% | 23.3% |
| d4 | 2 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 23.3% score
- …c5 (60% of these games) — Wadhwa usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Wadhwa usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Wadhwa usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Wadhwa usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 88.9% | 43.8% |
| e5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 100.0% | 22.2% |
Saksham Wadhwa's chess games
All 45 games by Saksham Wadhwa in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2019 - 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: 9 wins, 9 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Miranda Camus,Joaquin Ignacio | 2,305 | 3rd 3-0 Thu 18th Jun 2026 | C11 |
| Jun 2026 | Wu,Jonathan | 2,153 | 3rd 3-0 Thu 18th Jun 2026 | C27 |
| Jun 2026 | Nalbandyan,Vahan | 2,152 | 3rd 3-0 Thu 18th Jun 2026 | B40 |
| Jul 2026 | Nestorovic,Filip | 2,066 | Serbia Open 2026 | E19 |
| Jul 2026 | Teo,Hong Ming | 2,065 | Serbia Open 2026 | A15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 18th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,107 |
| Slovakia Chess Open | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,084 |
| Serbia Open 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,011 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 25th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 0 | 1,776 |
| Granada Chess Open | 2025 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,099 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,906 |
| 35th Kavala Open 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,196 |
| Slovakia Chess Open 2024 | 2024 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,091 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Saksham Wadhwa's chess games?
45 games by Saksham Wadhwa, from Jun 2019 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 Wadhwa has played.
What does Saksham Wadhwa play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Saksham Wadhwa opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Saksham Wadhwa answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Saksham Wadhwa play as White?
As White, Saksham Wadhwa's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Saksham Wadhwa play as Black?
As Black, Saksham Wadhwa most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Saksham Wadhwa's FIDE rating?
Saksham Wadhwa is currently rated 2,071 in classical chess, 1,971 in rapid and 2,117 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,189 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Saksham Wadhwa played?
Our database contains 45 games by Saksham Wadhwa, covering Jun 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 9 draws, 27 losses (20.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Saksham Wadhwa?
45 games by Saksham Wadhwa 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.