Prepare against Sara Vignesh
DEU · World #117,678 classical · FIDE ID 34674756
When preparing against Sara Vignesh, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%).
Our database contains 40 games by Sara Vignesh, covering Sep 2024 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Sara Vignesh's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sara Vignesh 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 | 1,681 | 1,765 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,812 | 1,812 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,660 | 1,660 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 19 | 10 | 11 | 47.5% |
| As White | 19 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 52.6% |
| As Black | 21 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 42.9% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2023-2026): 187 rated games against 175 different opponents, across 29 events in 3 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 | 124 | 49 | 27 | 48 | 39.5% | 1,687 | 1,656 | 13 |
| Rapid | 41 | 18 | 6 | 17 | 43.9% | 1,735 | 1,722 | 4 |
| Blitz | 11 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 36.4% | 1,714 | 1,614 | 1 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 81 | 23 | 19 | 39 | 28.4% |
| Against lower-rated | 45 | 25 | 12 | 8 | 55.6% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
2 tournament wins from 25 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 42 | 18 | 9 | 15 | 1,702 | 1,724 |
| 2025 | 98 | 44 | 23 | 31 | 1,693 | 1,708 |
| 2024 | 40 | 14 | 3 | 23 | 1,714 | 1,541 |
| 2023 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1,338 | 938 |
Where Sara Vignesh has played
Germany (27) · Kazakhstan (1) · Slovenia (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sara Vignesh's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sara Vignesh's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 19 | 100.0% | 60.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 60.5% score
- …d5 (53% of these games) — Vignesh usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Vignesh usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 8 | 53.3% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 5 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 13.3% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 33.3% | 100.0% |
Sara Vignesh's chess games
All 40 games by Sara Vignesh in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2024 - 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: 19 wins, 10 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D01 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D13 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Olexandr Demenko | 1,983 | Deutsche Schnellschach Amateurmeisterschaft 2026 | D | B10 |
| Sep 2026 | Kevin Kaehm | 1,851 | Deutsche Schnellschach Amateurmeisterschaft 2026 | D | ? |
| Sep 2026 | Dominik Noeth | 1,818 | Deutsche Schnellschach Amateurmeisterschaft 2026 | D | D86 |
| Jul 2026 | Carla-Ioana Marchis | 1,818 | European Youth Team Chess Championships 2026 | G12 | B22 |
| Sep 2026 | Tobias Dehm | 1,800 | Deutsche Schnellschach Amateurmeisterschaft 2026 | D | D31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U10 Girls | 2024 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,243 |
| DEM U12w | 2026 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,754 |
| European Youth Team Chess Championships 2026 | G12 | 2026 | 7 | 3 | 1,671 |
| 2. Schachturnier zum Weltfrauentag 2026 (Jussupow Schachschule) | Group B | 2026 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,724 |
| Deutsche Schnellschach Amateurmeisterschaft 2026 | D | 2026 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,084 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sara Vignesh's chess games?
40 games by Sara Vignesh, from Sep 2024 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 Sara Vignesh has played.
What does Sara Vignesh play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Sara Vignesh opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sara Vignesh answers 1...c6 (53% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Sara Vignesh play as White?
As White, Sara Vignesh's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sara Vignesh play as Black?
As Black, Sara Vignesh most often plays: Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Sara Vignesh's FIDE rating?
Sara Vignesh is currently rated 1,681 in classical chess, 1,812 in rapid and 1,660 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,765 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Sara Vignesh played?
Our database contains 40 games by Sara Vignesh, covering Sep 2024 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 10 draws, 11 losses (47.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sara Vignesh?
40 games by Sara Vignesh 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.