Prepare against Sekhar Chandra Sahu
IM · India · World #34,181 classical · FIDE ID 5000157
Our database contains 427 games by Sekhar Chandra Sahu, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sekhar Chandra Sahu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sekhar Chandra Sahu 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 | 1,963 | 2,308 | Oct 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,016 | 2,071 | Sep 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,917 | 2,071 | Sep 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 427 | 120 | 126 | 181 | 28.1% |
| As White | 215 | 66 | 64 | 85 | 30.7% |
| As Black | 212 | 54 | 62 | 96 | 25.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sekhar Chandra Sahu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sekhar Chandra Sahu's side.
First moves as White (215 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 114 | 53.0% | 43.4% |
| d4 | 52 | 24.2% | 48.1% |
| Nf3 | 21 | 9.8% | 45.2% |
| c4 | 12 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 6 | 2.8% | 66.7% |
| b3 | 6 | 2.8% | 41.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 53% of White games, 43.4% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Sahu usually continues Nf3 (45.9% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Sahu usually continues Nf3 (35.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Sahu usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 48.1% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Sahu usually continues c4 (59.3% score)
- …d5 (10% of these games) — Sahu usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Sahu usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 52 | 55.9% | 51.9% |
| e5 | 17 | 18.3% | 20.6% |
| d6 | 7 | 7.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 7 | 7.5% | 28.6% |
| e6 | 3 | 3.2% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.2% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 53 | 60.9% | 38.7% |
| d5 | 17 | 19.5% | 35.3% |
| d6 | 8 | 9.2% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 4 | 4.6% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 4 | 4.6% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Sekhar Chandra Sahu's chess games
All 427 games by Sekhar Chandra Sahu in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 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: 120 wins, 126 draws, 181 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 34 | 11/9/14 | 32.4% |
| A12 | English Opening | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 0/3/5 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 23 | 10/5/8 | 43.5% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 19 | 3/4/12 | 15.8% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 14 | 5/1/8 | 35.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 11 | 3/1/7 | 27.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 1/4/6 | 9.1% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Leonid D Gofshtein | 2,545 | Isle of Man Open | B40 |
| Jan 1997 | Victor Mikhalevski | 2,535 | 2nd Ubeda Open | E04 |
| Feb 2010 | Ivan Farago | 2,512 | Budapest FS02 GM | E13 |
| Jan 1984 | Miguel A. Quinteros | 2,505 | New York Barclay | E90 |
| Feb 2010 | Denes Boros | 2,494 | Budapest FS02 GM | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-IND | 2001 | 35 | 15.5 | 2,336 |
| ch-Commonwealth | 2024 | 26 | 14 | 2,382 |
| Owens Corning | 1997 | 18 | 5.5 | 2,263 |
| Alushta 01 | 2007 | 15 | 4 | 2,224 |
| Coimbatore | 1987 | 13 | 4 | 2,272 |
| Budapest FS02 GM | 2010 | 12 | 4.5 | 2,322 |
| Bhubaneswar Pillai Memorial | 2016 | 11 | 7.5 | 1,871 |
| 1st Mumbai Mayors Cup | 2008 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,331 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sekhar Chandra Sahu's chess games?
427 games by Sekhar Chandra Sahu, from Apr 2003 to Jul 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 Sekhar Chandra Sahu has played.
What does Sekhar Chandra Sahu play on the first move as White?
Across 215 games with White in our database, Sekhar Chandra Sahu opens with 1.e4 (53% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sekhar Chandra Sahu answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (61% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games).
What openings does Sekhar Chandra Sahu play as White?
As White, Sekhar Chandra Sahu's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (34 games, 32.4% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (8 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 215 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sekhar Chandra Sahu play as Black?
As Black, Sekhar Chandra Sahu most often plays: Sicilian (23 games, 43.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (19 games, 15.8% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (14 games, 35.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 212 games.
What is Sekhar Chandra Sahu's FIDE rating?
Sekhar Chandra Sahu is currently rated 1,963 in classical chess, 2,016 in rapid and 1,917 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,308 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Sekhar Chandra Sahu played?
Our database contains 427 games by Sekhar Chandra Sahu, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 120 wins, 126 draws, 181 losses (28.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sekhar Chandra Sahu?
427 games by Sekhar Chandra Sahu 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.