Prepare against Saurabh Anand
FM · India · World #6,373 classical · FIDE ID 5094496
When preparing against Saurabh Anand, expect 1.d4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (79%).
Our database contains 91 games by Saurabh Anand, covering May 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Saurabh Anand's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Saurabh Anand 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 | 2,238 | 2,385 | Apr 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,164 | 2,173 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,158 | 2,158 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 27 | 38 | 26 | 29.7% |
| As White | 48 | 16 | 18 | 14 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 43 | 11 | 20 | 12 | 25.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Saurabh Anand's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Saurabh Anand's side.
First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 43 | 89.6% | 53.5% |
| e4 | 5 | 10.4% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 90% of White games, 53.5% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Anand usually continues c4 (52.2% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Anand usually continues c4 (59.4% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Anand usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 10% of White games, 40.0% score
- …c5 (60% of these games) — Anand usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …Nc6 (20% of these games) — Anand usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Anand usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 54.5% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 7 | 31.8% | 42.9% |
| c6 | 3 | 13.6% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 78.6% | 59.1% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 21.4% | 83.3% |
Saurabh Anand's chess games
All 91 games by Saurabh Anand in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - 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: 27 wins, 38 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E06 | Catalan | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Solodovnichenko,Y | 2,510 | VI Llinars Int Open 2026 | B12 |
| Dec 2024 | Harsh Suresh | 2,420 | 4th Athens of the East Open | C50 |
| Aug 2025 | Casper Liu | 2,360 | Titled Tue Early | A50 |
| Jan 2026 | Oleksii Karvatskyi | 2,321 | 36th Cracovia Open A | D37 |
| Jun 2026 | Shapiro,Dan | 2,255 | Titled Tue 9th Jun 2026 | E20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 16 | 7 | 2,242 |
| Shirvan Open | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,255 |
| 36th Cracovia Open A | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,337 |
| VI Llinars Int Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,312 |
| Ganja Open | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,143 |
| Wroclaw Open A | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,196 |
| 26th Sant Marti Open 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 5 | 2,124 |
| 48th Barbera Open 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,268 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Saurabh Anand's chess games?
91 games by Saurabh Anand, from May 2010 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 Saurabh Anand has played.
What does Saurabh Anand play on the first move as White?
Across 48 games with White in our database, Saurabh Anand opens with 1.d4 (90% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Saurabh Anand answers 1...e5 (55% of games), 1...c5 (32% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (79% of games), 1...Nf6 (21% of games).
What openings does Saurabh Anand play as White?
As White, Saurabh Anand's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (12 games, 58.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Saurabh Anand play as Black?
As Black, Saurabh Anand most often plays: Catalan (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Saurabh Anand's FIDE rating?
Saurabh Anand is currently rated 2,238 in classical chess, 2,164 in rapid and 2,158 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,385 (Apr 2019).
How many games has Saurabh Anand played?
Our database contains 91 games by Saurabh Anand, covering May 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 38 draws, 26 losses (29.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Saurabh Anand?
91 games by Saurabh Anand 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.