Prepare against Sourav Bhattacharjee
NLD · World #6,970 classical · FIDE ID 1048090
When preparing against Sourav Bhattacharjee, expect 1.e4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (95%).
Our database contains 168 games by Sourav Bhattacharjee, covering Jan 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sourav Bhattacharjee's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sourav Bhattacharjee 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 | 2,225 | 2,241 | Apr 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,082 | 2,094 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,072 | 2,119 | Jun 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 168 | 72 | 46 | 50 | 42.9% |
| As White | 83 | 40 | 23 | 20 | 48.2% |
| As Black | 85 | 32 | 23 | 30 | 37.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sourav Bhattacharjee's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sourav Bhattacharjee's side.
First moves as White (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 73 | 88.0% | 62.3% |
| d4 | 4 | 4.8% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 4.8% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 62.3% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Bhattacharjee usually continues Nf3 (61.3% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Bhattacharjee usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Bhattacharjee usually continues d3 (90.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Bhattacharjee usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Bhattacharjee usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 42 | 82.4% | 46.4% |
| c5 | 8 | 15.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 95.5% | 54.8% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
Sourav Bhattacharjee's chess games
All 168 games by Sourav Bhattacharjee in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 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: 72 wins, 46 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A08 | Sicilian | 14 | 8/3/3 | 57.1% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | De Boer,Eelke | 2,406 | 1st Amsterdam CF Open | C88 |
| Aug 2016 | Lucas Van Foreest | 2,367 | Dieren Open | B41 |
| Jul 2026 | Albers,Sasa | 2,365 | 1st Amsterdam CF Open | B69 |
| Dec 2015 | Michael Ernst | 2,177 | 53rd Groningen Open A | C00 |
| Dec 2015 | Rashid Yaaqoub | 2,175 | 53rd Groningen Open A | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NED U13 | 2012 | 27 | 15 | 1,554 |
| ch-NED U15 | 2014 | 17 | 11 | 1,819 |
| ch-NED U11 | 2010 | 10 | 6 | – |
| 52nd Groningen Open | 2014 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,907 |
| Open Dutch Rapid Championship 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,075 |
| 53rd Groningen Open A | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 2,196 |
| ch-NED U16 | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 1,954 |
| ch-NED U17 | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,034 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sourav Bhattacharjee's chess games?
168 games by Sourav Bhattacharjee, from Jan 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 Sourav Bhattacharjee has played.
What does Sourav Bhattacharjee play on the first move as White?
Across 83 games with White in our database, Sourav Bhattacharjee opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sourav Bhattacharjee answers 1...e5 (82% of games), 1...c5 (16% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Sourav Bhattacharjee play as White?
As White, Sourav Bhattacharjee's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (14 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Italian Game (6 games, 83.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 83 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sourav Bhattacharjee play as Black?
As Black, Sourav Bhattacharjee most often plays: Italian Game (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 85 games.
What is Sourav Bhattacharjee's FIDE rating?
Sourav Bhattacharjee is currently rated 2,225 in classical chess, 2,082 in rapid and 2,072 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,241 (Apr 2018).
How many games has Sourav Bhattacharjee played?
Our database contains 168 games by Sourav Bhattacharjee, covering Jan 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 72 wins, 46 draws, 50 losses (42.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sourav Bhattacharjee?
168 games by Sourav Bhattacharjee 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.