Prepare against Tarun Sankar
United States · World #33,989 classical · FIDE ID 39914380
When preparing against Tarun Sankar, expect 1.c4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (78%).
Our database contains 59 games by Tarun Sankar, covering Nov 2023 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Tarun Sankar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tarun Sankar 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 | 1,965 | 2,002 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,700 | 1,727 | Nov 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,822 | 1,822 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 19 | 6 | 34 | 32.2% |
| As White | 28 | 11 | 3 | 14 | 39.3% |
| As Black | 31 | 8 | 3 | 20 | 25.8% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2023-2026): 196 rated games against 166 different opponents, across 34 events in 2 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 | 132 | 38 | 41 | 53 | 28.8% | 1,936 | 1,878 | 8 |
| Rapid | 22 | 9 | 3 | 10 | 40.9% | 1,736 | 1,676 | 4 |
| Blitz | 33 | 17 | 1 | 15 | 51.5% | 1,834 | 1,799 | 6 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 119 | 32 | 24 | 63 | 26.9% |
| Against lower-rated | 39 | 21 | 10 | 8 | 53.8% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs IM · 1 vs FM · 1 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 34 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 48 | 11 | 16 | 21 | 2,054 | 1,971 |
| 2025 | 19 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 2,081 | 1,970 |
| 2024 | 88 | 39 | 13 | 36 | 1,819 | 1,803 |
| 2023 | 41 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 1,445 | 1,445 |
Where Tarun Sankar has played
United States (33) · India (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tarun Sankar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tarun Sankar's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 27 | 96.4% | 46.3% |
| c3 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 96% of White games, 46.3% score
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Sankar usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Sankar usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Sankar usually continues Nc3 (20.0% score)
- 1.c3 — 4% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Sankar usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 100.0% | 34.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 77.8% | 35.7% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
Tarun Sankar's chess games
All 59 games by Tarun Sankar in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2023 - 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: 19 wins, 6 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | English Opening | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A17 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Saragossa Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Gerard Tallada Serret | 2,337 | 2nd 3-0 Thu 16th Jul 2026 | A10 |
| Jun 2026 | Vladislav Lymar | 2,320 | Titled Tue 16th Jun 2026 | A21 |
| Jun 2026 | Alexander Reprintsev | 2,282 | Titled Tue 16th Jun 2026 | B20 |
| Jun 2026 | Efe Aynaoglu | 2,193 | Titled Tue 23rd Jun 2026 | B40 |
| Jun 2026 | Olga Matveeva | 2,150 | 1st 3-0 Thu 25th Jun 2026 | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 22 | 10 | 2,142 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 16th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 3 | 1,974 |
| 3rd Skyline Open | 2024 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,773 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 25th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 2,038 |
| Madurai Athens of the East Open C U1700 | 2023 | 3 | 2 | 1,670 |
| 5th Skyline Open - OPEN | 2026 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,886 |
| Texas Grand Circuit Int | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 2,007 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 18th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,873 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tarun Sankar's chess games?
59 games by Tarun Sankar, from Nov 2023 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 Tarun Sankar has played.
What does Tarun Sankar play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Tarun Sankar opens with 1.c4 (96% of games), 1.c3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tarun Sankar answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (78% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games).
What openings does Tarun Sankar play as White?
As White, Tarun Sankar's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (7 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tarun Sankar play as Black?
As Black, Tarun Sankar most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Tarun Sankar's FIDE rating?
Tarun Sankar is currently rated 1,965 in classical chess, 1,700 in rapid and 1,822 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,002 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Tarun Sankar played?
Our database contains 59 games by Tarun Sankar, covering Nov 2023 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 6 draws, 34 losses (32.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tarun Sankar?
59 games by Tarun Sankar 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.