Prepare against Saksham Wadhwa
CM · India · World #22,051 classical · FIDE ID 25146378
When preparing against Saksham Wadhwa, expect 1.e4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 85 games by Saksham Wadhwa, covering Jun 2019 to Oct 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 | 2,041 | 2,189 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,987 | 2,024 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,117 | 2,117 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 18 | 23 | 44 | 21.2% |
| As White | 42 | 7 | 14 | 21 | 16.7% |
| As Black | 43 | 11 | 9 | 23 | 25.6% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2019-2026): 834 rated games against 749 different opponents, across 93 events in 15 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 | 371 | 149 | 92 | 130 | 40.2% | 1,796 | 1,769 | 16 |
| Rapid | 131 | 78 | 12 | 41 | 59.5% | 1,681 | 1,747 | 17 |
| Blitz | 130 | 62 | 12 | 56 | 47.7% | 1,830 | 1,827 | 8 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 399 | 92 | 90 | 217 | 23.1% |
| Against lower-rated | 297 | 216 | 45 | 36 | 72.7% |
Wins over titled players: 17 vs FM · 19 vs CM · 1 vs WGM · 4 vs WIM · 2 vs WFM · 1 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
2 tournament wins from 93 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 151 | 90 | 26 | 35 | 1,869 | 1,995 |
| 2025 | 123 | 70 | 18 | 35 | 1,824 | 1,920 |
| 2024 | 85 | 42 | 9 | 34 | 1,944 | 1,973 |
| 2023 | 142 | 47 | 40 | 55 | 1,953 | 1,920 |
| 2022 | 178 | 83 | 37 | 58 | 1,624 | 1,644 |
| 2021 | 30 | 17 | 3 | 10 | 1,481 | 1,443 |
| 2020 | 19 | 10 | 1 | 8 | 1,303 | 1,153 |
| 2019 | 106 | 45 | 18 | 43 | 1,237 | 1,072 |
Where Saksham Wadhwa has played
India (60) · Spain (5) · Serbia (5) · Thailand (4) · United Arab Emirates (4) · Sri Lanka (3) · Italy (2) · Slovakia (2) · Sweden (2) · Czechia (1) · France (1) · Greece (1) · Kazakhstan (1) · Malaysia (1) · Uzbekistan (1)
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 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 81.8% | 30.6% |
| d4 | 2 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 30.6% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Wadhwa usually continues Nf3 (27.8% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Wadhwa usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Wadhwa usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% 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 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Saksham Wadhwa's chess games
All 85 games by Saksham Wadhwa in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2019 - 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: 18 wins, 23 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A10 | English Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E12 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2023 | Tommi Luukkonen | 2,323 | 51st Rilton Cup | E44 |
| Jun 2026 | Joaquin Ignacio Miranda Camus | 2,305 | 3rd 3-0 Thu 18th Jun 2026 | C11 |
| May 2026 | Nandish V S | 2,293 | Commonwealth Chess Championship 2026 | Youth | C70 |
| Jul 2024 | Bozhena Piddubna | 2,258 | Piestany Slovakia Open A | B33 |
| Jun 2026 | Jonathan Wu | 2,153 | 3rd 3-0 Thu 18th Jun 2026 | C27 |
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 |
| Veliko Gradiste Silver Lake Open A | 2023 | 6 | 2 | 1,959 |
| 16th Paracin Open | 2023 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,200 |
| 51st Rilton Cup | 2024 | 6 | 3 | 2,272 |
| Piestany Slovakia Open A | 2024 | 6 | 1.5 | 2,083 |
| 10th Sitges Sunway Open | 2023 | 5 | 1 | 1,991 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Saksham Wadhwa's chess games?
85 games by Saksham Wadhwa, from Jun 2019 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 Wadhwa has played.
What does Saksham Wadhwa play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Saksham Wadhwa opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.d4 (9% 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 (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Saksham Wadhwa play as Black?
As Black, Saksham Wadhwa most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (7 games, 14.3% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Saksham Wadhwa's FIDE rating?
Saksham Wadhwa is currently rated 2,041 in classical chess, 1,987 in rapid and 2,117 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,189 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Saksham Wadhwa played?
Our database contains 85 games by Saksham Wadhwa, covering Jun 2019 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 23 draws, 44 losses (21.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Saksham Wadhwa?
85 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.