Prepare against Vihaan Saxena
United States · World #11,709 classical · FIDE ID 30997780
When preparing against Vihaan Saxena, expect 1.Nf3 in 70% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 40 games by Vihaan Saxena, covering Jul 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Vihaan Saxena's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vihaan Saxena 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 | 2,145 | 2,145 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,014 | 2,015 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 14 | 11 | 15 | 35.0% |
| As White | 20 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 45.0% |
| As Black | 20 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vihaan Saxena's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vihaan Saxena's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 14 | 70.0% | 53.6% |
| d4 | 4 | 20.0% | 37.5% |
| g3 | 2 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 70% of White games, 53.6% score
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Saxena usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Saxena usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Saxena usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 20% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Saxena usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
Vihaan Saxena's chess games
All 40 games by Vihaan Saxena in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2022 - 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: 14 wins, 11 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E64 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A15 | English Opening: Double Fianchetto | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A35 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D34 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D24 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Aleksandr Shimanov | 2,578 | Titled Tue 18th Aug 2026 | A35 |
| Jul 2025 | Ole Poeck | 2,304 | 58th Biel Master Open | D24 |
| Sep 2024 | Bryan Enming Lin | 2,291 | New York Marshall CC Open B | E94 |
| Aug 2026 | Alain Prieto Aranguren | 2,273 | Titled Tue 18th Aug 2026 | D37 |
| Aug 2026 | Vitaly Teterev | 2,239 | Titled Tue 18th Aug 2026 | A06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,427 |
| 58th Biel Master Open | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,153 |
| 11th Dulles Cherry Blossom Open | 2024 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,942 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 20th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 2 | 2,380 |
| Foxwoods Open 16th | 2024 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,138 |
| New York Marshall CC Open B | 2024 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,282 |
| US Chess Masters 2024 | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,751 |
| 52nd World Open | 2024 | 1 | 1 | 2,409 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vihaan Saxena's chess games?
40 games by Vihaan Saxena, from Jul 2022 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 Vihaan Saxena has played.
What does Vihaan Saxena play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Vihaan Saxena opens with 1.Nf3 (70% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games), 1.g3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vihaan Saxena answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Vihaan Saxena play as White?
As White, Vihaan Saxena's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vihaan Saxena play as Black?
As Black, Vihaan Saxena most often plays: Italian Game (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Vihaan Saxena's FIDE rating?
Vihaan Saxena is currently rated 2,145 in classical chess and 2,014 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,145 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Vihaan Saxena played?
Our database contains 40 games by Vihaan Saxena, covering Jul 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 11 draws, 15 losses (35.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vihaan Saxena?
40 games by Vihaan Saxena 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.