Prepare against Sandhya Goli
India · World #52,681 classical · FIDE ID 5031923
When preparing against Sandhya Goli, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 116 games by Sandhya Goli, covering Jan 2007 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Sandhya Goli's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sandhya Goli 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 | 1,883 | 2,021 | Jun 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,956 | 1,971 | Apr 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 116 | 27 | 43 | 46 | 23.3% |
| As White | 57 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 29.8% |
| As Black | 59 | 10 | 24 | 25 | 16.9% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2007-2026): 826 rated games against 768 different opponents, across 103 events in 19 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 | 792 | 333 | 197 | 262 | 42.0% | 1,825 | 1,828 | 18 |
| Blitz | 9 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 55.6% | – | – | 5 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 366 | 68 | 102 | 196 | 18.6% |
| Against lower-rated | 348 | 200 | 84 | 64 | 57.5% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs GM · 7 vs IM · 8 vs FM · 9 vs CM · 3 vs WGM · 3 vs WIM · 14 vs WFM · 7 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
3 tournament wins from 102 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1,814 | 1,914 |
| 2025 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1,913 | 1,673 |
| 2024 | 16 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 1,803 | 1,834 |
| 2023 | 26 | 9 | 11 | 6 | 1,768 | 1,805 |
| 2022 | 32 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 1,970 | 1,906 |
| 2021 | 54 | 8 | 18 | 28 | 2,056 | 1,907 |
| 2019 | 71 | 30 | 18 | 23 | 1,875 | 1,910 |
| 2018 | 97 | 34 | 28 | 35 | 1,909 | 1,891 |
| 2017 | 79 | 37 | 24 | 18 | 1,881 | 1,966 |
| 2016 | 66 | 31 | 14 | 21 | 1,657 | 1,702 |
| 2015 | 42 | 22 | 7 | 13 | 1,735 | 1,805 |
| 2014 | 49 | 22 | 9 | 18 | 1,748 | 1,785 |
| 2013 | 94 | 44 | 23 | 27 | 1,718 | 1,733 |
| 2012 | 112 | 58 | 17 | 37 | 1,773 | 1,778 |
| 2011 | 39 | 17 | 7 | 15 | 1,711 | 1,666 |
| 2010 | 18 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 1,912 | 1,912 |
| 2008 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 2,014 | 1,914 |
| 2007 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 1,939 | 1,739 |
Where Sandhya Goli has played
India (43) · United States (22) · Spain (6) · England (4) · Greece (4) · Serbia (4) · Italy (3) · Sri Lanka (3) · Austria (2) · Nepal (2) · Switzerland (2) · China (1) · Czechia (1) · Hungary (1) · Iran (1) · Mexico (1) · Romania (1) · Singapore (1) · Thailand (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sandhya Goli's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sandhya Goli's side.
First moves as White (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 2 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Goli usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 31 | 86.1% | 30.6% |
| d6 | 5 | 13.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 100.0% | 42.3% |
Sandhya Goli's chess games
All 116 games by Sandhya Goli in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2007 - 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: 27 wins, 43 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 2/4/7 | 15.4% |
| B59 | Sicilian | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2018 | Seshadri Srija | 2,224 | 45th ch-IND w | C55 |
| Jan 2018 | Alain Ranaivoharisoa | 2,142 | Gibraltar Challengers-B | B90 |
| Apr 2018 | Istvan Mayer | 2,085 | Budapest FS04 Nadassy | E32 |
| Nov 2019 | Kshitiz Bhandari | 2,030 | Budha Bhandari Memorial | B90 |
| Nov 2021 | Margarita Zvereva | 2,011 | 223rd Novi Sad TS Mix | B81 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-World Amateur U2300 | 2018 | 17 | 4.5 | 1,886 |
| ch-World Amateur | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,858 |
| ch-World Amateur w | 2015 | 8 | 7 | 2,098 |
| Budapest FS04 Nadassy | 2018 | 8 | 4 | 2,153 |
| 11th Philadelphia Int Open | 2017 | 6 | 1 | 1,875 |
| Novi Sad TS 221st | 2021 | 5 | 2 | 1,728 |
| Budha Bhandari Memorial | 2019 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,019 |
| ch-Asian Amateur | 2019 | 5 | 4 | 1,836 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sandhya Goli's chess games?
116 games by Sandhya Goli, from Jan 2007 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 Sandhya Goli has played.
What does Sandhya Goli play on the first move as White?
Across 2 games with White in our database, Sandhya Goli opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sandhya Goli answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Sandhya Goli play as White?
As White, Sandhya Goli's most-played openings in our database are: French Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Italian Game (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 57 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sandhya Goli play as Black?
As Black, Sandhya Goli most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense: Lion System (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 59 games.
What is Sandhya Goli's FIDE rating?
Sandhya Goli is currently rated 1,883 in classical chess and 1,956 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,021 (Jun 2018).
How many games has Sandhya Goli played?
Our database contains 116 games by Sandhya Goli, covering Jan 2007 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 43 draws, 46 losses (23.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sandhya Goli?
116 games by Sandhya Goli 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.