Prepare against Siddhanth Poonja
FM · India · World #8,943 classical · FIDE ID 25181823
When preparing against Siddhanth Poonja, expect 1.Nf3 in 52% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (98% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 45.5% over 22 games.
Our database contains 170 games by Siddhanth Poonja, covering Jan 2020 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Siddhanth Poonja's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Siddhanth Poonja 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 | 2,188 | 2,336 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,198 | 2,251 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,123 | 2,130 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 170 | 71 | 37 | 62 | 41.8% |
| As White | 83 | 35 | 18 | 30 | 42.2% |
| As Black | 87 | 36 | 19 | 32 | 41.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Siddhanth Poonja's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Siddhanth Poonja's side.
First moves as White (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 43 | 51.8% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 33 | 39.8% | 53.0% |
| d4 | 7 | 8.4% | 71.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 52% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Poonja usually continues c4 (45.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Poonja usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Poonja usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 40% of White games, 53.0% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Poonja usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Poonja usually continues g3 (71.4% score)
- …Nf6 (21% of these games) — Poonja usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 42 | 97.7% | 47.6% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 33 | 100.0% | 57.6% |
Siddhanth Poonja's chess games
All 170 games by Siddhanth Poonja in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2020 - 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: 71 wins, 37 draws, 62 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 22 | 10/5/7 | 45.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| E06 | Catalan | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E65 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 14 | 7/5/2 | 50.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| E10 | Catalan | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Colle System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Andrey Esipenko | 2,680 | 1st 3-0 Thu 20th Aug 2026 | E51 |
| Aug 2026 | Olexandr Bortnyk | 2,604 | 1st 3-0 Thu 20th Aug 2026 | A15 |
| Jun 2025 | Mihail Nikitenko | 2,520 | Aurionpro Mumbai IGM Open | D02 |
| Aug 2026 | Mamikon Gharibyan | 2,485 | Titled Tue 25th Aug 2026 | D02 |
| Aug 2026 | Mika Karttunen | 2,478 | Titled Tue 18th Aug 2026 | A27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 33 | 18.5 | 2,359 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 30th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,359 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 20th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,463 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 13th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,380 |
| World Youth Open U14 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,284 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 27th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,447 |
| 40th Tamil Nadu IM | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,245 |
| 32nd Tamil Nadu IM | 2025 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,476 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Siddhanth Poonja's chess games?
170 games by Siddhanth Poonja, from Jan 2020 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 Siddhanth Poonja has played.
What does Siddhanth Poonja play on the first move as White?
Across 83 games with White in our database, Siddhanth Poonja opens with 1.Nf3 (52% of games), 1.c4 (40% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Siddhanth Poonja answers 1...c5 (98% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Siddhanth Poonja play as White?
As White, Siddhanth Poonja's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (22 games, 45.5% win rate); Réti Opening (12 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (11 games, 27.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 83 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Siddhanth Poonja play as Black?
As Black, Siddhanth Poonja most often plays: Sicilian (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Catalan (9 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 87 games.
What is Siddhanth Poonja's FIDE rating?
Siddhanth Poonja is currently rated 2,188 in classical chess, 2,198 in rapid and 2,123 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,336 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Siddhanth Poonja played?
Our database contains 170 games by Siddhanth Poonja, covering Jan 2020 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 71 wins, 37 draws, 62 losses (41.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Siddhanth Poonja?
170 games by Siddhanth Poonja 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.