Prepare against Soham Kamotra
IM · India · World #1,400 classical · FIDE ID 46647490
Our database contains 166 games by Soham Kamotra, covering May 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Soham Kamotra's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Soham Kamotra 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 | 2,417 | 2,430 | Mar 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,237 | 2,282 | Oct 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,184 | 2,282 | Oct 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 166 | 58 | 55 | 53 | 34.9% |
| As White | 78 | 26 | 28 | 24 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 88 | 32 | 27 | 29 | 36.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Soham Kamotra's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Soham Kamotra's side.
First moves as White (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 33 | 42.3% | 47.0% |
| d4 | 24 | 30.8% | 54.2% |
| c4 | 17 | 21.8% | 58.8% |
| b3 | 3 | 3.8% | 33.3% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 42% of White games, 47.0% score
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Kamotra usually continues e3 (40.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Kamotra usually continues b3 (80.0% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Kamotra usually continues b3 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 31% of White games, 54.2% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Kamotra usually continues c4 (53.6% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Kamotra usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Kamotra usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 32 | 74.4% | 59.4% |
| c5 | 10 | 23.3% | 30.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 8 | 29.6% | 43.8% |
| f5 | 1 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
Soham Kamotra's chess games
All 166 games by Soham Kamotra in the Chess.ceo database (May 2014 - 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: 58 wins, 55 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Réti Opening | 18 | 5/5/8 | 27.8% |
| A13 | English Opening | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A45 | London System | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Levon Aronian | 2,737 | Titled Tue Early | A05 |
| Mar 2025 | Aleksandr Shimanov | 2,593 | Aeroflot Open A | E73 |
| Oct 2024 | Jinshi Bai | 2,549 | Pavlodar Masters | B52 |
| Jul 2026 | Bocharov,D | 2,534 | Oskemen Open Masters 2026 | E15 |
| Aug 2025 | Ilamparthi A R | 2,515 | Fujairah Global Masters | A22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 63 | 30 | 2,290 |
| 62nd ch-IND | 2025 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,250 |
| 1st Ninh Binh GM | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,431 |
| Oskemen Open Masters 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,454 |
| 31st Abu Dhabi Masters | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,468 |
| Fujairah Global Masters | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,438 |
| 360 One Masters 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,462 |
| Aeroflot Open A | 2025 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,615 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Soham Kamotra's chess games?
166 games by Soham Kamotra, from May 2014 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 Kamotra has played.
What does Soham Kamotra play on the first move as White?
Across 78 games with White in our database, Soham Kamotra opens with 1.Nf3 (42% of games), 1.d4 (31% of games), 1.c4 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Soham Kamotra answers 1...c6 (74% of games), 1...c5 (23% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...f5 (4% of games).
What openings does Soham Kamotra play as White?
As White, Soham Kamotra's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (18 games, 27.8% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 55.6% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 78 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Soham Kamotra play as Black?
As Black, Soham Kamotra most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 88 games.
What is Soham Kamotra's FIDE rating?
Soham Kamotra is currently rated 2,417 in classical chess, 2,237 in rapid and 2,184 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,430 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Soham Kamotra played?
Our database contains 166 games by Soham Kamotra, covering May 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 58 wins, 55 draws, 53 losses (34.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Soham Kamotra?
166 games by Soham Kamotra 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.