Prepare against Soham Datar
FM · India · World #3,883 classical · FIDE ID 5097169
When preparing against Soham Datar, expect 1.e4 in 62% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 50 games by Soham Datar, covering Sep 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Soham Datar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Soham Datar 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 | 2,306 | 2,306 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,077 | 2,122 | Jan 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,092 | 2,122 | Apr 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 19 | 8 | 23 | 38.0% |
| As White | 26 | 9 | 4 | 13 | 34.6% |
| As Black | 24 | 10 | 4 | 10 | 41.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Soham Datar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Soham Datar's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 61.5% | 40.6% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 23.1% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 15.4% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 62% of White games, 40.6% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Datar usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Datar usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Datar usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 23% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Datar usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Datar usually continues e3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 83.3% | 45.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Soham Datar's chess games
All 50 games by Soham Datar in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 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: 19 wins, 8 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | S Aswath | 2,500 | Titled Tue | B23 |
| Oct 2024 | Atilla Kuru | 2,397 | Titled Tue Early | E15 |
| Sep 2025 | Hamidreza Ebrahimi Herab | 2,385 | Titled Tue | B40 |
| Aug 2025 | Akshat Sureka | 2,337 | Fujairah Global Masters | B78 |
| Aug 2025 | Deniel Safarov | 2,318 | Fujairah Global Masters | E91 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 23 | 11.5 | 2,269 |
| Fagernes GM Swiss Aut | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,109 |
| Fujairah Global Masters | 2025 | 8 | 3 | 2,264 |
| Edeleny Chess Meeting | 2025 | 6 | 4 | 2,249 |
| 2nd Cidade De Lagos Open | 2024 | 3 | 0 | 1,925 |
| Prague Int Open | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 2,067 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Soham Datar's chess games?
50 games by Soham Datar, from Sep 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 Soham Datar has played.
What does Soham Datar play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Soham Datar opens with 1.e4 (62% of games), 1.Nf3 (23% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Soham Datar answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Soham Datar play as White?
As White, Soham Datar's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Torre Attack (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Soham Datar play as Black?
As Black, Soham Datar most often plays: Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Soham Datar's FIDE rating?
Soham Datar is currently rated 2,306 in classical chess, 2,077 in rapid and 2,092 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,306 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Soham Datar played?
Our database contains 50 games by Soham Datar, covering Sep 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 8 draws, 23 losses (38.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Soham Datar?
50 games by Soham Datar 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.