Prepare against Sparsh Khandelwal
India · World #26,617 classical · FIDE ID 35064312
When preparing against Sparsh Khandelwal, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Sparsh Khandelwal, covering Feb 2013 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Sparsh Khandelwal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sparsh Khandelwal 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 | 2,008 | 2,019 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,024 | 2,024 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,045 | 2,045 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 5 | 14 | 11 | 16.7% |
| As White | 13 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 23.1% |
| As Black | 17 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 11.8% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2012-2026): 919 rated games against 793 different opponents, across 103 events in 3 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 578 | 300 | 152 | 126 | 51.9% | 1,686 | 1,790 | 23 |
| Rapid | 76 | 48 | 19 | 9 | 63.2% | 1,760 | 1,939 | 18 |
| Blitz | 64 | 38 | 7 | 19 | 59.4% | 1,877 | 1,995 | 7 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 322 | 50 | 113 | 159 | 15.5% |
| Against lower-rated | 536 | 380 | 119 | 37 | 70.9% |
Wins over titled players: 16 vs IM · 11 vs FM · 12 vs CM · 1 vs WGM · 1 vs WIM · 8 vs WFM · 7 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
5 tournament wins from 100 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 76 | 40 | 31 | 5 | 1,805 | 1,983 |
| 2025 | 105 | 63 | 22 | 20 | 1,877 | 2,034 |
| 2024 | 85 | 43 | 24 | 18 | 1,854 | 1,958 |
| 2023 | 82 | 37 | 28 | 17 | 1,781 | 1,871 |
| 2022 | 91 | 47 | 19 | 25 | 1,733 | 1,816 |
| 2021 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1,888 | 2,088 |
| 2019 | 134 | 73 | 28 | 33 | 1,741 | 1,854 |
| 2018 | 81 | 46 | 23 | 12 | 1,617 | 1,776 |
| 2017 | 37 | 16 | 8 | 13 | 1,812 | 1,799 |
| 2016 | 75 | 39 | 15 | 21 | 1,680 | 1,759 |
| 2015 | 84 | 44 | 20 | 20 | 1,621 | 1,724 |
| 2014 | 29 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 1,588 | 1,588 |
| 2013 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 1,632 | 1,543 |
| 2012 | 20 | 9 | 3 | 8 | 1,450 | 1,397 |
Where Sparsh Khandelwal has played
India (90) · Thailand (11) · Malaysia (2)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sparsh Khandelwal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sparsh Khandelwal's side.
First moves as White (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Khandelwal usually continues c3 (62.5% score)
- …c6 (23% of these games) — Khandelwal usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (8% of these games) — Khandelwal usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 100.0% | 22.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Sparsh Khandelwal's chess games
All 30 games by Sparsh Khandelwal in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2013 - Oct 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: 5 wins, 14 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 8 | 0/3/5 | 0.0% |
| D78 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D78 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2019 | Shakil Abu Sufian | 2,255 | 2nd Gujarat Open | B18 |
| Oct 2023 | Vincent Nguyen | 2,252 | Bangkok Rooky Open | A07 |
| Jul 2019 | Shahi Harshal | 2,173 | ch-Commonwealth U20 | B22 |
| Oct 2023 | Kanes Govindasamy | 1,391 | Bangkok Rooky Open | B12 |
| Feb 2024 | Fauzi Deeprasert | 1,302 | 5th Bangkok Big Rook Open | D78 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62nd ch-IND | 2025 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,079 |
| 59th ch-IND | 2023 | 4 | 0.5 | 2,100 |
| Bangkok Rooky Open | 2023 | 4 | 3 | 2,053 |
| 3rd Phuket Blue Chevaliers Open | 2024 | 4 | 2 | 2,299 |
| 5th Bangkok Big Rook Open | 2024 | 3 | 2 | 1,988 |
| ch-Commonwealth U20 | 2019 | 2 | 1 | 2,170 |
| 2nd Gujarat Open | 2019 | 2 | 1 | 2,224 |
| Panchavati Open 2nd | 2016 | 1 | 0 | 1,572 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sparsh Khandelwal's chess games?
30 games by Sparsh Khandelwal, from Feb 2013 to Oct 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 Sparsh Khandelwal has played.
What does Sparsh Khandelwal play on the first move as White?
Across 13 games with White in our database, Sparsh Khandelwal opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sparsh Khandelwal answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Sparsh Khandelwal play as White?
As White, Sparsh Khandelwal's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (2 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 13 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sparsh Khandelwal play as Black?
As Black, Sparsh Khandelwal most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (8 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Sparsh Khandelwal's FIDE rating?
Sparsh Khandelwal is currently rated 2,008 in classical chess, 2,024 in rapid and 2,045 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,019 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Sparsh Khandelwal played?
Our database contains 30 games by Sparsh Khandelwal, covering Feb 2013 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 5 wins, 14 draws, 11 losses (16.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sparsh Khandelwal?
30 games by Sparsh Khandelwal 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.