Prepare against Vikas Sajanani
United Kingdom · World #45,173 classical · FIDE ID 343120195
When preparing against Vikas Sajanani, expect 1.e4 in 58% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 64 games by Vikas Sajanani, covering Mar 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Vikas Sajanani's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vikas Sajanani 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 | 1,913 | 1,938 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,958 | 1,975 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,917 | 1,989 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 64 | 24 | 10 | 30 | 37.5% |
| As White | 31 | 13 | 5 | 13 | 41.9% |
| As Black | 33 | 11 | 5 | 17 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vikas Sajanani's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vikas Sajanani's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 58.1% | 55.6% |
| d4 | 10 | 32.3% | 55.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 6.5% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 58% of White games, 55.6% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Sajanani usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Sajanani usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Sajanani usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 32% of White games, 55.0% score
- …Nf6 (70% of these games) — Sajanani usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Sajanani usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Sajanani usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 7 | 43.8% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 66.7% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
Vikas Sajanani's chess games
All 64 games by Vikas Sajanani in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 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: 24 wins, 10 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2024 | Steve Kee | 2,170 | chT4S-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | A22 |
| Mar 2025 | Kamila Hryshchenko | 2,119 | British Rapidplay | B12 |
| Feb 2023 | Peter J Mercs | 2,069 | chT-BCF3W 2223 (4NCL) | B54 |
| Mar 2026 | Chris N Njotea | 2,041 | Pall Mall FIDE Congress 13th-15th March 2026 - Open | D01 |
| Aug 2025 | T Lochte | 2,023 | V Mindsports Int Open | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Rapidplay | 2025 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,050 |
| London Chess Classic: Blitz C | 2019 | 8 | 4 | 1,577 |
| ch-British Universities | 2022 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,733 |
| V Mindsports Int Open | 2025 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,990 |
| chT2-BCF 2021 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 7 | 1 | 1,727 |
| 2nd Daventry 4NCL Easter Open B | 2022 | 4 | 3.5 | 2,060 |
| 30th Daventry 4NCL Open A | 2023 | 3 | 1 | 1,829 |
| Pall Mall FIDE Congress 13th-15th March 2026 - Open | 2026 | 3 | 1 | 2,078 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vikas Sajanani's chess games?
64 games by Vikas Sajanani, from Mar 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 Vikas Sajanani has played.
What does Vikas Sajanani play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Vikas Sajanani opens with 1.e4 (58% of games), 1.d4 (32% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vikas Sajanani answers 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...c6 (44% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games).
What openings does Vikas Sajanani play as White?
As White, Vikas Sajanani's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vikas Sajanani play as Black?
As Black, Vikas Sajanani most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Torre Attack (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Vikas Sajanani's FIDE rating?
Vikas Sajanani is currently rated 1,913 in classical chess, 1,958 in rapid and 1,917 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,938 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Vikas Sajanani played?
Our database contains 64 games by Vikas Sajanani, covering Mar 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 10 draws, 30 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vikas Sajanani?
64 games by Vikas Sajanani 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.