Prepare against Utkal Ranjan Sahoo
India · World #3,337 classical · FIDE ID 5034566
Our database contains 446 games by Utkal Ranjan Sahoo, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Utkal Ranjan Sahoo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Utkal Ranjan Sahoo 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 | 2,325 | 2,391 | Apr 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,232 | 2,232 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,226 | 2,232 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 446 | 169 | 142 | 135 | 37.9% |
| As White | 224 | 97 | 70 | 57 | 43.3% |
| As Black | 222 | 72 | 72 | 78 | 32.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Utkal Ranjan Sahoo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Utkal Ranjan Sahoo's side.
First moves as White (224 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 146 | 65.2% | 58.6% |
| e4 | 70 | 31.3% | 58.6% |
| c4 | 8 | 3.6% | 68.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 65% of White games, 58.6% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Sahoo usually continues c4 (62.7% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Sahoo usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Sahoo usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 31% of White games, 58.6% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Sahoo usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Sahoo usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Sahoo usually continues d4 (80.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (110 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 75 | 68.2% | 49.3% |
| e6 | 27 | 24.5% | 40.7% |
| d5 | 5 | 4.5% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.8% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 31 | 45.6% | 53.2% |
| d5 | 28 | 41.2% | 46.4% |
| e6 | 6 | 8.8% | 75.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 2.9% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
Utkal Ranjan Sahoo's chess games
All 446 games by Utkal Ranjan Sahoo in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - Jul 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: 169 wins, 142 draws, 135 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 28 | 12/8/8 | 42.9% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 17 | 4/4/9 | 23.5% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 16 | 7/3/6 | 43.8% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 13 | 5/6/2 | 38.5% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| E32 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C99 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 21 | 9/5/7 | 42.9% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 16 | 6/1/9 | 37.5% |
| E06 | Catalan | 16 | 4/4/8 | 25.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 12 | 2/7/3 | 16.7% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C10 | French Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2023 | B. Adhiban | 2,610 | chT-IND 42nd | E49 |
| Mar 2015 | Kirill Stupak | 2,567 | 2nd Kolkata GM Open | A21 |
| Jan 2020 | Stanislav Bogdanovich | 2,562 | 18th New Delhi Parsvnath Open A | C34 |
| Feb 2018 | S. Dhopade Swapnil | 2,531 | chT-IND 38th | D36 |
| Dec 2022 | Sundar M Shyam | 2,526 | 59th ch-IND | A57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-IND U15 | 2010 | 21 | 14.5 | 2,151 |
| Wch U14 | 2010 | 17 | 10.5 | 2,217 |
| ch-Commonwealth | 2012 | 17 | 6 | 2,183 |
| Bhopal Open | 2019 | 15 | 10.5 | 2,413 |
| 59th ch-IND | 2023 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,418 |
| 53rd Wch U20 | 2014 | 13 | 7 | 2,287 |
| 55th Wch U20 | 2016 | 13 | 6 | 2,214 |
| 2nd Gujarat Open | 2019 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,279 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Utkal Ranjan Sahoo's chess games?
446 games by Utkal Ranjan Sahoo, from Apr 2005 to Jul 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 Utkal Ranjan Sahoo has played.
What does Utkal Ranjan Sahoo play on the first move as White?
Across 224 games with White in our database, Utkal Ranjan Sahoo opens with 1.d4 (65% of games), 1.e4 (31% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Utkal Ranjan Sahoo answers 1...e5 (68% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (46% of games), 1...d5 (41% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games).
What openings does Utkal Ranjan Sahoo play as White?
As White, Utkal Ranjan Sahoo's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (28 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian (17 games, 23.5% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (16 games, 43.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 224 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Utkal Ranjan Sahoo play as Black?
As Black, Utkal Ranjan Sahoo most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (21 games, 42.9% win rate); Slav Defense (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Catalan (16 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 222 games.
What is Utkal Ranjan Sahoo's FIDE rating?
Utkal Ranjan Sahoo is currently rated 2,325 in classical chess, 2,232 in rapid and 2,226 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,391 (Apr 2023).
How many games has Utkal Ranjan Sahoo played?
Our database contains 446 games by Utkal Ranjan Sahoo, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 169 wins, 142 draws, 135 losses (37.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Utkal Ranjan Sahoo?
446 games by Utkal Ranjan Sahoo 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.