Prepare against Samyak Dharewa
FM · India · World #5,352 classical · FIDE ID 25607103
When preparing against Samyak Dharewa, expect 1.e4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (76% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 13.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 153 games by Samyak Dharewa, covering Jan 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Samyak Dharewa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Samyak Dharewa 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 | 2,264 | 2,339 | Jun 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,086 | 2,088 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,943 | 1,944 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 153 | 51 | 54 | 48 | 33.3% |
| As White | 81 | 26 | 30 | 25 | 32.1% |
| As Black | 72 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 34.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Samyak Dharewa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Samyak Dharewa's side.
First moves as White (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 66 | 81.5% | 47.7% |
| c4 | 13 | 16.0% | 61.5% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 47.7% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Dharewa usually continues Nf3 (42.1% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Dharewa usually continues Nf3 (61.4% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Dharewa usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 16% of White games, 61.5% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Dharewa usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Dharewa usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (23% of these games) — Dharewa usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 28 | 75.7% | 44.6% |
| g6 | 4 | 10.8% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 8.1% | 83.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 5.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 80.0% | 58.3% |
| g6 | 3 | 20.0% | 33.3% |
Samyak Dharewa's chess games
All 153 games by Samyak Dharewa in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2016 - 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: 51 wins, 54 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C55 | Italian Game | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| B67 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 15 | 2/10/3 | 13.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| E06 | Catalan | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Panesar Vedant | 2,443 | Kanizsa Open 2026 | A13 |
| Aug 2025 | Konstantin Nikologorskiy | 2,413 | Abu Dhabi Masters Online | B47 |
| Aug 2025 | Barad Yeganegi | 2,400 | Abu Dhabi Masters Online | C50 |
| Apr 2025 | V Antonio | 2,378 | 3rd Maharashtra GM Open | C77 |
| Aug 2026 | Koppany Geher | 2,366 | Kanizsa Open 2026 | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 36 | 17.5 | 2,224 |
| World Youth Open U16 2024 | 2024 | 11 | 7 | 2,282 |
| Abu Dhabi Masters Online | 2025 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,162 |
| Budapest 1 Week Aug IMB | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,346 |
| FSIMA August 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,354 |
| 33rd Tamil Nadu IM | 2025 | 9 | 7 | 2,489 |
| SixDays Budapest July IMA | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,154 |
| 37th Tamil Nadu IM | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,239 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Samyak Dharewa's chess games?
153 games by Samyak Dharewa, from Jan 2016 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 Samyak Dharewa has played.
What does Samyak Dharewa play on the first move as White?
Across 81 games with White in our database, Samyak Dharewa opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.c4 (16% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Samyak Dharewa answers 1...c5 (76% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...g6 (20% of games).
What openings does Samyak Dharewa play as White?
As White, Samyak Dharewa's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 81 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Samyak Dharewa play as Black?
As Black, Samyak Dharewa most often plays: Sicilian (15 games, 13.3% win rate); Modern Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 72 games.
What is Samyak Dharewa's FIDE rating?
Samyak Dharewa is currently rated 2,264 in classical chess, 2,086 in rapid and 1,943 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,339 (Jun 2025).
How many games has Samyak Dharewa played?
Our database contains 153 games by Samyak Dharewa, covering Jan 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 51 wins, 54 draws, 48 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Samyak Dharewa?
153 games by Samyak Dharewa 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.