Prepare against Somak Palit
IM · India · World #9,367 classical · FIDE ID 5010454
Our database contains 436 games by Somak Palit, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Somak Palit's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Somak Palit 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 | 2,180 | 2,449 | May 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,098 | 2,359 | May 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,262 | 2,415 | Apr 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 436 | 162 | 145 | 129 | 37.2% |
| As White | 214 | 88 | 77 | 49 | 41.1% |
| As Black | 222 | 74 | 68 | 80 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Somak Palit's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Somak Palit's side.
First moves as White (214 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 177 | 82.7% | 61.9% |
| Nf3 | 20 | 9.3% | 35.0% |
| d4 | 15 | 7.0% | 63.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.9% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 61.9% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Palit usually continues Nf3 (59.2% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Palit usually continues Nf3 (70.8% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Palit usually continues d4 (65.4% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 9% of White games, 35.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Palit usually continues g3 (35.7% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Palit usually continues g3 (30.0% score)
- …c5 (5% of these games) — Palit usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (103 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 31 | 30.1% | 53.2% |
| d5 | 22 | 21.4% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 12 | 11.7% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 12 | 11.7% | 33.3% |
| b6 | 12 | 11.7% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 8 | 7.8% | 31.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 31 | 41.9% | 53.2% |
| d5 | 25 | 33.8% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 8 | 10.8% | 68.8% |
| g6 | 3 | 4.1% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.7% | 25.0% |
Somak Palit's chess games
All 436 games by Somak Palit in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 162 wins, 145 draws, 129 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 46 | 19/18/9 | 41.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 15 | 10/3/2 | 66.7% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 15 | 5/7/3 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 12 | 1/6/5 | 8.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 9 | 7/2/0 | 77.8% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B29 | Sicilian | 24 | 11/6/7 | 45.8% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 22 | 9/4/9 | 40.9% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 20 | 7/7/6 | 35.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 15 | 7/4/4 | 46.7% |
| D94 | Slav Defense | 12 | 2/5/5 | 16.7% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 12 | 7/4/1 | 58.3% |
| A40 | English Defense | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2006 | Ziaur Rahman | 2,557 | 1st Hyderabad Open | A16 |
| Jul 2012 | Salvador Gabriel Del Rio De Angelis | 2,542 | 20th Montcada Open | D85 |
| Jul 2012 | Alexei Barsov | 2,539 | 14th Barcelona Sant Marti Open A | D07 |
| Jul 2012 | Javier Moreno Ruiz | 2,504 | 35th Barbera del Valles Open | D01 |
| Feb 2010 | Rajaram Laxman | 2,503 | 2nd Chennai Open | C86 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 21 | 10.5 | 2,184 |
| chA-IND | 2009 | 13 | 6 | 2,389 |
| 54th ch-IND Challengers | 2016 | 13 | 8 | 2,245 |
| 44th ch-IND | 2006 | 12 | 6 | 2,436 |
| 10th New Delhi Parsvnath Open | 2012 | 11 | 7 | 2,226 |
| 1st Mumbai Mayors Cup | 2008 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,388 |
| 13th Goodricke Open | 2002 | 11 | 4 | 2,279 |
| Jalgaon Open | 2010 | 11 | 8 | 2,414 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Somak Palit's chess games?
436 games by Somak Palit, from Apr 2003 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 Somak Palit has played.
What does Somak Palit play on the first move as White?
Across 214 games with White in our database, Somak Palit opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Somak Palit answers 1...c5 (30% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (42% of games), 1...d5 (34% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games).
What openings does Somak Palit play as White?
As White, Somak Palit's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (46 games, 41.3% win rate); French Defense (15 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Snyder Variation (15 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 214 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Somak Palit play as Black?
As Black, Somak Palit most often plays: Sicilian (24 games, 45.8% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (22 games, 40.9% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (20 games, 35.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 222 games.
What is Somak Palit's FIDE rating?
Somak Palit is currently rated 2,180 in classical chess, 2,098 in rapid and 2,262 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,449 (May 2013).
How many games has Somak Palit played?
Our database contains 436 games by Somak Palit, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 162 wins, 145 draws, 129 losses (37.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Somak Palit?
436 games by Somak Palit 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.