Prepare against Saurav Roop
India · World #52,679 classical · FIDE ID 5019630
When preparing against Saurav Roop, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (57%).
Our database contains 30 games by Saurav Roop, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Saurav Roop's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Saurav Roop 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 | 1,883 | 2,086 | Sep 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,842 | 1,855 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 7 | 2 | 21 | 23.3% |
| As White | 13 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 23.1% |
| As Black | 17 | 4 | 1 | 12 | 23.5% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2007-2026): 809 rated games against 699 different opponents, across 84 events in 2 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 | 747 | 381 | 133 | 233 | 51.0% | 1,867 | 1,913 | 12 |
| Rapid | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 42.9% | 1,506 | 1,563 | 4 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 268 | 39 | 65 | 164 | 14.6% |
| Against lower-rated | 443 | 295 | 71 | 77 | 66.6% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs GM · 10 vs IM · 9 vs FM · 20 vs CM · 2 vs WGM · 1 vs WIM · 2 vs WFM · 3 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 76 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 51 | 33 | 5 | 13 | 1,772 | 1,908 |
| 2025 | 33 | 19 | 6 | 8 | 1,701 | 1,817 |
| 2024 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1,663 | 1,777 |
| 2023 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1,473 | 1,562 |
| 2022 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1,763 | 1,863 |
| 2019 | 42 | 21 | 11 | 10 | 1,596 | 1,686 |
| 2018 | 27 | 14 | 5 | 8 | 1,557 | 1,646 |
| 2017 | 28 | 15 | 6 | 7 | 1,624 | 1,738 |
| 2016 | 31 | 13 | 6 | 12 | 1,686 | 1,672 |
| 2015 | 74 | 41 | 14 | 19 | 1,775 | 1,878 |
| 2014 | 67 | 40 | 10 | 17 | 1,791 | 1,911 |
| 2013 | 57 | 32 | 11 | 14 | 1,751 | 1,877 |
| 2012 | 33 | 13 | 7 | 13 | 2,029 | 2,003 |
| 2011 | 54 | 24 | 7 | 23 | 1,972 | 1,939 |
| 2010 | 75 | 32 | 13 | 30 | 2,120 | 2,084 |
| 2009 | 81 | 42 | 12 | 27 | 1,969 | 2,001 |
| 2008 | 54 | 26 | 11 | 17 | 2,035 | 2,016 |
| 2007 | 75 | 38 | 13 | 24 | 2,066 | 2,024 |
Where Saurav Roop has played
India (83) · Nepal (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Saurav Roop's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Saurav Roop's side.
First moves as White (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 100.0% | 26.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 26.9% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Roop usually continues c3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Roop usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Roop usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 57.1% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 42.9% | 33.3% |
Saurav Roop's chess games
All 30 games by Saurav Roop in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 7 wins, 2 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Bhoopnath | 1,961 | Bihar Open FIDE Rating Chess Tournament 2026 | C47 |
| May 2008 | Saurabh Korgaonkar | 1,824 | 1st Mumbai Mayors Cup | C89 |
| May 2008 | Suyash Gupta | 1,771 | 1st Mumbai Mayors Cup | C79 |
| Mar 2026 | Ishant Kumar | 1,760 | Bihar Open FIDE Rating Chess Tournament 2026 | C80 |
| May 2008 | Vikash K. Tiwary | 1,706 | 1st Mumbai Mayors Cup | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Mumbai Mayors Cup | 2008 | 8 | 3 | 1,939 |
| chT-IND | 2010 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,887 |
| City Square Bihar State Amateur FIDE Rated Chess Championship 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,686 |
| Bihar Open FIDE Rating Chess Tournament 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 2 | 1,967 |
| 3rd Shri Dhanpat Rai Sachdeva Memorial International Chess 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 2,034 |
| ch-Commonwealth | 2010 | 1 | 0 | 1,911 |
| Nagpur Open | 2012 | 1 | 0 | 2,085 |
| 2nd Bhubaneswar Open | 2010 | 1 | 0 | 2,192 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Saurav Roop's chess games?
30 games by Saurav Roop, from Apr 2003 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 Saurav Roop has played.
What does Saurav Roop play on the first move as White?
Across 13 games with White in our database, Saurav Roop opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Saurav Roop answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (43% of games).
What openings does Saurav Roop play as White?
As White, Saurav Roop's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 13 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Saurav Roop play as Black?
As Black, Saurav Roop most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Open (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Saurav Roop's FIDE rating?
Saurav Roop is currently rated 1,883 in classical chess, 1,842 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,086 (Sep 2010).
How many games has Saurav Roop played?
Our database contains 30 games by Saurav Roop, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 2 draws, 21 losses (23.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Saurav Roop?
30 games by Saurav Roop 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.