Prepare against Vandan Alankar Sawai
CM · India · World #4,514 classical · FIDE ID 25973096
When preparing against Vandan Alankar Sawai, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (72% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Classical Variation as Black, 36.4% over 22 games.
Our database contains 253 games by Vandan Alankar Sawai, covering Sep 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Vandan Alankar Sawai's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vandan Alankar Sawai 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 | 2,288 | 2,288 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,045 | 2,057 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,260 | 2,260 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 253 | 98 | 33 | 122 | 38.7% |
| As White | 128 | 55 | 18 | 55 | 43.0% |
| As Black | 125 | 43 | 15 | 67 | 34.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vandan Alankar Sawai's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vandan Alankar Sawai's side.
First moves as White (128 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 128 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Sawai usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Sawai usually continues Nf3 (47.6% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Sawai usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 41 | 71.9% | 51.2% |
| e5 | 16 | 28.1% | 28.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 45 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
Vandan Alankar Sawai's chess games
All 253 games by Vandan Alankar Sawai in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2019 - 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: 98 wins, 33 draws, 122 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 23 | 10/2/11 | 43.5% |
| B97 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 17 | 7/2/8 | 41.2% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 22 | 8/5/9 | 36.4% |
| D00 | London System | 10 | 4/0/6 | 40.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| D30 | Catalan | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | Matthias Bluebaum | 2,662 | Titled Tue Early | C11 |
| Jan 2026 | Zbigniew Pakleza | 2,504 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | D02 |
| Jan 2026 | Cem Kaan Gokerkan | 2,501 | Titled Tue | C11 |
| Jul 2025 | Mamikon Gharibyan | 2,495 | Titled Tue Early | D31 |
| Apr 2025 | Michel Alejandro Diaz Perez | 2,473 | Titled Tue Early | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 122 | 57.5 | 2,240 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 23 | 10.5 | 2,200 |
| 31st Abu Dhabi Blitz Open | 2025 | 10 | 5 | 2,152 |
| FSIM December 2024 | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,294 |
| Serbia Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,342 |
| FSIM February 2025 | 2025 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,089 |
| Vezerkepzo All Saints IM | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,166 |
| Haag Ervin Mem IM | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,114 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vandan Alankar Sawai's chess games?
253 games by Vandan Alankar Sawai, from Sep 2019 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 Vandan Alankar Sawai has played.
What does Vandan Alankar Sawai play on the first move as White?
Across 128 games with White in our database, Vandan Alankar Sawai opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vandan Alankar Sawai answers 1...e6 (72% of games), 1...e5 (28% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Vandan Alankar Sawai play as White?
As White, Vandan Alankar Sawai's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (23 games, 43.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Italian Game (9 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 128 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vandan Alankar Sawai play as Black?
As Black, Vandan Alankar Sawai most often plays: French: Classical Variation (22 games, 36.4% win rate); London System (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 125 games.
What is Vandan Alankar Sawai's FIDE rating?
Vandan Alankar Sawai is currently rated 2,288 in classical chess, 2,045 in rapid and 2,260 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,288 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Vandan Alankar Sawai played?
Our database contains 253 games by Vandan Alankar Sawai, covering Sep 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 98 wins, 33 draws, 122 losses (38.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vandan Alankar Sawai?
253 games by Vandan Alankar Sawai 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.