Prepare against Victor Sarat
FM · GTM · World #44,434 classical · FIDE ID 7300344
When preparing against Victor Sarat, expect 1.e4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%).
Our database contains 51 games by Victor Sarat, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Victor Sarat's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Victor Sarat 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 | 1,916 | 2,147 | Apr 2003 |
| Blitz | 1,881 | 1,914 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 20 | 11 | 20 | 39.2% |
| As White | 24 | 11 | 6 | 7 | 45.8% |
| As Black | 27 | 9 | 5 | 13 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Victor Sarat's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Victor Sarat's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 91.7% | 56.8% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 8.3% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 56.8% score
- …c5 (64% of these games) — Sarat usually continues Nf3 (60.7% score)
- …e5 (9% of these games) — Sarat usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Sarat usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 8% of White games, 75.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Sarat usually continues d3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 85.7% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 14.3% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 66.7% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
Victor Sarat's chess games
All 51 games by Victor Sarat in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 20 wins, 11 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B40 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A33 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A49 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A37 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E63 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Carlos E. Burgos Figueroa | 2,350 | GUA-ESA m | B84 |
| Jan 1996 | Cesar Enrique Reyes | 2,305 | GUA Exp/Mae | B77 |
| Jul 2001 | Ricardo Urbina | 2,279 | Managua Sub zt 2.3.2 | A04 |
| Aug 2001 | Alciguel Ruiz | 2,278 | 1st American Continental | A04 |
| Nov 1998 | Otto Rene Castillo Melenes | 2,195 | San Salvador zt | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Managua Sub zt 2.3.2 | 2001 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,209 |
| San Salvador zt | 1998 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,203 |
| GUA Exp/Mae | 1996 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,016 |
| FENAG Primera Cat II | 2000 | 7 | 5.5 | – |
| 1st American Continental | 2001 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,298 |
| 3rd Caissa Guatemala Open | 2026 | 5 | 1 | 1,965 |
| GUA-ESA m | 1996 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,350 |
| chT-Central America 7th | 2001 | 2 | 2 | 2,585 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Victor Sarat's chess games?
51 games by Victor Sarat, from Apr 2003 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 Victor Sarat has played.
What does Victor Sarat play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Victor Sarat opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Victor Sarat answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Victor Sarat play as White?
As White, Victor Sarat's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Victor Sarat play as Black?
As Black, Victor Sarat most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Victor Sarat's FIDE rating?
Victor Sarat is currently rated 1,916 in classical chess and 1,881 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,147 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Victor Sarat played?
Our database contains 51 games by Victor Sarat, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 11 draws, 20 losses (39.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Victor Sarat?
51 games by Victor Sarat 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.