Prepare against Samidh Saxena
United Kingdom · World #85,220 classical · FIDE ID 343420800
When preparing against Samidh Saxena, expect 1.e4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (86%).
Our database contains 61 games by Samidh Saxena, covering Feb 2024 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Samidh Saxena's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Samidh Saxena 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 | 1,773 | 1,773 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,756 | 1,756 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,731 | 1,733 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 22 | 12 | 27 | 36.1% |
| As White | 32 | 9 | 5 | 18 | 28.1% |
| As Black | 29 | 13 | 7 | 9 | 44.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Samidh Saxena's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Samidh Saxena's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 59.4% | 36.8% |
| d4 | 13 | 40.6% | 34.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 59% of White games, 36.8% score
- …e5 (47% of these games) — Saxena usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …c6 (26% of these games) — Saxena usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Saxena usually continues c3 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 41% of White games, 34.6% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Saxena usually continues c4 (35.7% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Saxena usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Saxena usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 17 | 94.4% | 55.9% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 85.7% | 41.7% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
Samidh Saxena's chess games
All 61 games by Samidh Saxena in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2024 - 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: 22 wins, 12 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Albert Eldridge | 1,946 | 2026 British Chess Championships: Major Open | A04 |
| Aug 2025 | Padraig Hughes | 1,877 | 111th ch-GBR Major Open | C00 |
| Aug 2025 | Oceane Clerc | 1,844 | 111th ch-GBR Major Open | C00 |
| Aug 2025 | Cameron Storey | 1,774 | 111th ch-GBR Major Open | C00 |
| Aug 2026 | Shlok Maheshwari | 1,726 | 2026 British Chess Championships: | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Rapidplay 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 1,879 |
| 111th ch-GBR Major Open | 2025 | 9 | 3 | 1,715 |
| ch-BCF U12 Rapid | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,572 |
| 2026 British Chess Championships: Under 14 | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 1,723 |
| ch-BCF PM U1450 Open | 2024 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,308 |
| ch-BCF U12 | 2024 | 6 | 2 | 1,473 |
| 2026 British Chess Championships: Major Open | 2026 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,783 |
| 31st Harrogate 4NCL Open C | 2024 | 4 | 1 | 1,318 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Samidh Saxena's chess games?
61 games by Samidh Saxena, from Feb 2024 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 Samidh Saxena has played.
What does Samidh Saxena play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Samidh Saxena opens with 1.e4 (59% of games), 1.d4 (41% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Samidh Saxena answers 1...e6 (94% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (86% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Samidh Saxena play as White?
As White, Samidh Saxena's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game: Classical Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Samidh Saxena play as Black?
As Black, Samidh Saxena most often plays: French Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Samidh Saxena's FIDE rating?
Samidh Saxena is currently rated 1,773 in classical chess, 1,756 in rapid and 1,731 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,773 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Samidh Saxena played?
Our database contains 61 games by Samidh Saxena, covering Feb 2024 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 12 draws, 27 losses (36.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Samidh Saxena?
61 games by Samidh Saxena 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.