Prepare against Sara Vignesh
DEU · World #100,146 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 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 33 games by Sara Vignesh, covering Sep 2024 to Aug 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 | 1,729 | 1,765 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,699 | 1,699 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,660 | 1,660 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 15 | 7 | 11 | 45.5% |
| As White | 16 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 17 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 41.2% |
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 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 100.0% | 56.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 56.3% score
- …d5 (56% of these games) — Vignesh usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Vignesh usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 7 | 50.0% | 57.1% |
| c5 | 5 | 35.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 14.3% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 1 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 50.0% | 100.0% |
Sara Vignesh's chess games
All 33 games by Sara Vignesh in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 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: 15 wins, 7 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 | 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% |
| D13 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
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% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Carla-Ioana Marchis | 1,818 | European Youth Team Chess Championships 2026 | G12 | B22 |
| May 2026 | Dharshini Satheesh | 1,768 | DEM U12w | D35 |
| May 2026 | Aarna Jodalli | 1,604 | DEM U12w | D35 |
| May 2026 | Emily Kotliarova | 1,550 | DEM U12w | D01 |
| May 2026 | Ahata Hleizer | 1,545 | DEM U12w | B22 |
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 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sara Vignesh's chess games?
33 games by Sara Vignesh, from Sep 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 Sara Vignesh has played.
What does Sara Vignesh play on the first move as White?
Across 16 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 (50% of games), 1...c5 (36% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (50% 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 (2 games, 100.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 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); London System (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Sara Vignesh's FIDE rating?
Sara Vignesh is currently rated 1,729 in classical chess, 1,699 in rapid and 1,660 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,765 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Sara Vignesh played?
Our database contains 33 games by Sara Vignesh, covering Sep 2024 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 7 draws, 11 losses (45.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sara Vignesh?
33 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.