Prepare against Soumil Saha
United Kingdom · World #85,652 classical · FIDE ID 343414770
When preparing against Soumil Saha, expect 1.d4 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (77% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%).
Our database contains 94 games by Soumil Saha, covering Mar 2023 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Soumil Saha's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Soumil Saha 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 | 1,772 | 1,843 | Jan 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,726 | 1,726 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,741 | 1,743 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 40 | 20 | 34 | 42.6% |
| As White | 48 | 18 | 10 | 20 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 46 | 22 | 10 | 14 | 47.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Soumil Saha's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Soumil Saha's side.
First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 27 | 56.3% | 51.9% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 29.2% | 35.7% |
| e4 | 7 | 14.6% | 57.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 56% of White games, 51.9% score
- …d5 (52% of these games) — Saha usually continues c4 (54.2% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Saha usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Saha usually continues d5 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 29% of White games, 35.7% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Saha usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Saha usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Saha usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 23 | 76.7% | 63.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 10.0% | 83.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 80.0% | 56.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Soumil Saha's chess games
All 94 games by Soumil Saha in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 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: 40 wins, 20 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D07 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E00 | Indian Defense: Seirawan Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A43 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D32 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Aarav Sohi | 1,723 | 2026 British Senior Team Challenge Final | E00 |
| Aug 2026 | Manel Fernando | 1,690 | 2nd Swindon Chess Congress - Major | D52 |
| Mar 2024 | Steven M Ashworth | 1,660 | Peterborough 4NCL Easter U1700 Open | C02 |
| Mar 2024 | James Wallman | 1,647 | Peterborough 4NCL Easter U1700 Open | D35 |
| Mar 2024 | Adam Smith | 1,646 | Peterborough 4NCL Easter U1700 Open | A47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT5-BCF U18 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 14 | 10 | 1,289 |
| 2nd Swindon Chess Congress - Major | 2026 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,857 |
| chT2-BCF S5 (4NCL) online | 2022 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,501 |
| Peterborough 4NCL Easter U1700 Open | 2024 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,841 |
| 1st 4NCL Spring Online Minor | 2021 | 5 | 3 | 1,249 |
| 6th 4NCL Online U1400 Open | 2021 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,083 |
| 1st Witney Online Congress U1500 | 2020 | 5 | 3 | 1,451 |
| 1st 4NCL Hull Online U1400 Open | 2020 | 5 | 3 | 1,412 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Soumil Saha's chess games?
94 games by Soumil Saha, from Mar 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 Soumil Saha has played.
What does Soumil Saha play on the first move as White?
Across 48 games with White in our database, Soumil Saha opens with 1.d4 (56% of games), 1.Nf3 (29% of games), 1.e4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Soumil Saha answers 1...e6 (77% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Soumil Saha play as White?
As White, Soumil Saha's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Soumil Saha play as Black?
As Black, Soumil Saha most often plays: French Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); French: Advance Variation (7 games, 71.4% win rate); London System (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 46 games.
What is Soumil Saha's FIDE rating?
Soumil Saha is currently rated 1,772 in classical chess, 1,726 in rapid and 1,741 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,843 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Soumil Saha played?
Our database contains 94 games by Soumil Saha, covering Mar 2023 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 20 draws, 34 losses (42.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Soumil Saha?
94 games by Soumil Saha 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.