Prepare against Shivam Sahoo
United Kingdom · World #25,281 classical · FIDE ID 343419194
When preparing against Shivam Sahoo, expect 1.d4 in 58% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 145 games by Shivam Sahoo, covering May 2023 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Shivam Sahoo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Shivam Sahoo 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 | 2,017 | 2,017 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,921 | 1,921 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,929 | 1,929 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 145 | 60 | 28 | 57 | 41.4% |
| As White | 72 | 31 | 12 | 29 | 43.1% |
| As Black | 73 | 29 | 16 | 28 | 39.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Shivam Sahoo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Shivam Sahoo's side.
First moves as White (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 42 | 58.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 21 | 29.2% | 54.8% |
| e4 | 7 | 9.7% | 42.9% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 58% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Sahoo usually continues c4 (27.8% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Sahoo usually continues c4 (71.9% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Sahoo usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 29% of White games, 54.8% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Sahoo usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Sahoo usually continues g3 (40.0% score)
- …Nc6 (10% of these games) — Sahoo usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 35 | 87.5% | 55.7% |
| e6 | 5 | 12.5% | 30.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 75.0% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 20.0% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
Shivam Sahoo's chess games
All 145 games by Shivam Sahoo in the Chess.ceo database (May 2023 - Sep 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: 60 wins, 28 draws, 57 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 12 | 6/0/6 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Simon K Williams | 2,389 | Sussex University Masters Blitz-1 | A04 |
| Jul 2026 | Indy Southcott-Moyers | 2,290 | Sussex University Masters Blitz-2 | B12 |
| Jul 2026 | David Gluckman | 2,240 | Sussex University Masters Blitz-1 | B31 |
| Aug 2026 | Raman Vashisht-Pigem | 2,150 | 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Blitz (Sat) | A05 |
| Mar 2026 | Jan Murawski | 2,125 | Milton Keynes Open 2026 | E81 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Blitz (Sun) | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 1,933 |
| 1st Milton Keynes FIDE Rated Blitz | 2026 | 11 | 8 | 1,928 |
| British Rapidplay 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,136 |
| 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Blitz (Sat) | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,976 |
| 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Open | 2026 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,011 |
| Sussex University Masters Blitz-2 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1,987 |
| 111th ch-GBR Major Open | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 1,837 |
| 112th ch-GBR Major Open | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,074 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Shivam Sahoo's chess games?
145 games by Shivam Sahoo, from May 2023 to Sep 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 Shivam Sahoo has played.
What does Shivam Sahoo play on the first move as White?
Across 72 games with White in our database, Shivam Sahoo opens with 1.d4 (58% of games), 1.Nf3 (29% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Shivam Sahoo answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Shivam Sahoo play as White?
As White, Shivam Sahoo's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 72 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Shivam Sahoo play as Black?
As Black, Shivam Sahoo most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 73 games.
What is Shivam Sahoo's FIDE rating?
Shivam Sahoo is currently rated 2,017 in classical chess, 1,921 in rapid and 1,929 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,017 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Shivam Sahoo played?
Our database contains 145 games by Shivam Sahoo, covering May 2023 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 60 wins, 28 draws, 57 losses (41.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Shivam Sahoo?
145 games by Shivam Sahoo 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.