Prepare against Sathvik Adiga
IM · India · World #1,081 classical · FIDE ID 25745700
When preparing against Sathvik Adiga, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (82%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense as Black, 31.3% over 16 games.
Our database contains 496 games by Sathvik Adiga, covering Sep 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sathvik Adiga's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sathvik Adiga 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 | 2,445 | 2,445 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,149 | 2,181 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,429 | 2,429 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 496 | 261 | 69 | 166 | 52.6% |
| As White | 244 | 137 | 33 | 74 | 56.1% |
| As Black | 252 | 124 | 36 | 92 | 49.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sathvik Adiga's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sathvik Adiga's side.
First moves as White (244 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 236 | 96.7% | 62.9% |
| d4 | 4 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 1.2% | 66.7% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 62.9% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Adiga usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Adiga usually continues Nf3 (58.2% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Adiga usually continues d4 (57.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Adiga usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Adiga usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …a5 (25% of these games) — Adiga usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (106 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 83 | 78.3% | 55.4% |
| e6 | 15 | 14.2% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 8 | 7.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 72 | 81.8% | 56.3% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 13.6% | 66.7% |
| a6 | 2 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| a5 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Sathvik Adiga's chess games
All 496 games by Sathvik Adiga in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2017 - 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: 261 wins, 69 draws, 166 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 38 | 25/2/11 | 65.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 27 | 13/5/9 | 48.1% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 17 | 8/3/6 | 47.1% |
| C00 | French Defense | 15 | 8/1/6 | 53.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 14 | 6/2/6 | 42.9% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 12 | 6/0/6 | 50.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 9 | 7/2/0 | 77.8% |
| B07 | Philidor | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 29 | 13/5/11 | 44.8% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 19 | 10/2/7 | 52.6% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 17 | 8/1/8 | 47.1% |
| D30 | Catalan | 17 | 11/2/4 | 64.7% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 16 | 5/3/8 | 31.3% |
| D02 | London System | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| A15 | English Opening | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| C46 | Four Knights Game | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | J Duda | 2,739 | Titled Tue Early | B07 |
| Feb 2026 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 2,723 | Titled Tue | C36 |
| Apr 2026 | Matthias Bluebaum | 2,695 | Titled Tuesday | D35 |
| Mar 2026 | Nils Grandelius | 2,666 | Titled Tue | A01 |
| Sep 2025 | Frederik Svane | 2,643 | Titled Tue | C65 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 332 | 201.5 | 2,398 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,350 |
| Vezerkepzo GM Nov | 2024 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,421 |
| 15th Chennai Open | 2025 | 10 | 7 | 2,348 |
| Serbia Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 7 | 2,583 |
| RUDAR 21 GM | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,325 |
| FSGM June 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,535 |
| FSGM July 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,516 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sathvik Adiga's chess games?
496 games by Sathvik Adiga, from Sep 2017 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 Sathvik Adiga has played.
What does Sathvik Adiga play on the first move as White?
Across 244 games with White in our database, Sathvik Adiga opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sathvik Adiga answers 1...e5 (78% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (82% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games), 1...a6 (2% of games).
What openings does Sathvik Adiga play as White?
As White, Sathvik Adiga's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (38 games, 65.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (27 games, 48.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (17 games, 47.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 244 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sathvik Adiga play as Black?
As Black, Sathvik Adiga most often plays: Indian Defense (29 games, 44.8% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (19 games, 52.6% win rate); Slav Defense (17 games, 47.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 252 games.
What is Sathvik Adiga's FIDE rating?
Sathvik Adiga is currently rated 2,445 in classical chess, 2,149 in rapid and 2,429 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,445 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Sathvik Adiga played?
Our database contains 496 games by Sathvik Adiga, covering Sep 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 261 wins, 69 draws, 166 losses (52.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sathvik Adiga?
496 games by Sathvik Adiga 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.