Prepare against Sandipan Chanda
GM · India · World #867 classical · FIDE ID 5004225
Our database contains 2,147 games by Sandipan Chanda, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sandipan Chanda's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sandipan Chanda 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 | 2,465 | 2,656 | Jul 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,565 | 2,628 | Jun 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,403 | 2,607 | Jun 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,147 | 951 | 774 | 422 | 44.3% |
| As White | 1,079 | 544 | 354 | 181 | 50.4% |
| As Black | 1,068 | 407 | 420 | 241 | 38.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sandipan Chanda's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sandipan Chanda's side.
First moves as White (1,079 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 606 | 56.2% | 67.6% |
| e4 | 413 | 38.3% | 65.6% |
| Nf3 | 32 | 3.0% | 70.3% |
| c4 | 18 | 1.7% | 75.0% |
| g3 | 6 | 0.6% | 58.3% |
| e3 | 3 | 0.3% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 56% of White games, 67.6% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Chanda usually continues c4 (68.8% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Chanda usually continues c4 (72.3% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Chanda usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 38% of White games, 65.6% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Chanda usually continues Nf3 (65.1% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Chanda usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Chanda usually continues d4 (74.2% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (475 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 325 | 68.4% | 60.5% |
| e5 | 93 | 19.6% | 55.4% |
| e6 | 22 | 4.6% | 61.4% |
| g6 | 14 | 2.9% | 57.1% |
| c6 | 10 | 2.1% | 70.0% |
| d5 | 7 | 1.5% | 57.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (385 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 156 | 40.5% | 51.6% |
| f5 | 112 | 29.1% | 62.1% |
| Nf6 | 96 | 24.9% | 54.2% |
| e6 | 19 | 4.9% | 60.5% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.5% | 75.0% |
Sandipan Chanda's chess games
All 2,147 games by Sandipan Chanda in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 951 wins, 774 draws, 422 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E51 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 94 | 46/30/18 | 48.9% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 90 | 41/25/24 | 45.6% |
| D02 | London System | 86 | 34/39/13 | 39.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 60 | 37/17/6 | 61.7% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 58 | 30/24/4 | 51.7% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 58 | 26/21/11 | 44.8% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 39 | 14/12/13 | 35.9% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 36 | 27/6/3 | 75.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 35 | 18/16/1 | 51.4% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense | 34 | 20/6/8 | 58.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 147 | 62/55/30 | 42.2% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 122 | 34/61/27 | 27.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 118 | 46/47/25 | 39.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 64 | 29/15/20 | 45.3% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 56 | 24/23/9 | 42.9% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 40 | 13/17/10 | 32.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 28 | 9/14/5 | 32.1% |
| E05 | Catalan | 28 | 8/14/6 | 28.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 27 | 11/10/6 | 40.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 23 | 6/10/7 | 26.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Praggnanandhaa R | 2,761 | World Rapid 2025 | C50 |
| Feb 2013 | Vassily Ivanchuk | 2,758 | Vladimir Petrov Memorial Open | B13 |
| Dec 2025 | Levon Aronian | 2,729 | World Rapid 2025 | A46 |
| Oct 2008 | Hua Ni | 2,710 | 1st WMSG Rapid | D11 |
| Jan 2013 | Alexei Shirov | 2,708 | 11th Gibraltar Masters | B80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dieren Open | 2018 | 36 | 26 | 2,595 |
| ch-IND | 2004 | 35 | 20.5 | 2,497 |
| Moscow Aeroflot Open A | 2020 | 34 | 14 | 2,515 |
| ch-Commonwealth | 2006 | 31 | 20.5 | 2,512 |
| Gibraltar Masters | 2007 | 28 | 18.5 | 2,617 |
| Qatar Masters Open | 2024 | 27 | 14 | 2,457 |
| Wch Rapid | 2023 | 25 | 11 | 2,517 |
| 30th ch-IND | 2003 | 23 | 17.5 | 2,630 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Surya Shekhar Ganguly (17 games) · Krishnan Sasikiran (12 games) · Pentala Harikrishna (10 games) · Quang Liem Le (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sandipan Chanda's chess games?
2,147 games by Sandipan Chanda, from Apr 2003 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 Sandipan Chanda has played.
What does Sandipan Chanda play on the first move as White?
Across 1,079 games with White in our database, Sandipan Chanda opens with 1.d4 (56% of games), 1.e4 (38% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sandipan Chanda answers 1...c5 (68% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (41% of games), 1...f5 (29% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Sandipan Chanda play as White?
As White, Sandipan Chanda's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (94 games, 48.9% win rate); Indian Defense (90 games, 45.6% win rate); London System (86 games, 39.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,079 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sandipan Chanda play as Black?
As Black, Sandipan Chanda most often plays: Dutch Defense (147 games, 42.2% win rate); Slav Defense (122 games, 27.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (118 games, 39.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,068 games.
What is Sandipan Chanda's FIDE rating?
Sandipan Chanda is currently rated 2,465 in classical chess, 2,565 in rapid and 2,403 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,656 (Jul 2011).
How many games has Sandipan Chanda played?
Our database contains 2,147 games by Sandipan Chanda, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 951 wins, 774 draws, 422 losses (44.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sandipan Chanda?
2,147 games by Sandipan Chanda 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.