Prepare against Vishal Sareen
IM · India · World #5,380 classical · FIDE ID 5000599
Our database contains 373 games by Vishal Sareen, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Vishal Sareen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vishal Sareen 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 | 2,263 | 2,409 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,245 | 2,330 | Aug 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,169 | 2,343 | Mar 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 373 | 108 | 154 | 111 | 29.0% |
| As White | 186 | 67 | 76 | 43 | 36.0% |
| As Black | 187 | 41 | 78 | 68 | 21.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vishal Sareen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vishal Sareen's side.
First moves as White (186 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 144 | 77.4% | 59.0% |
| d4 | 22 | 11.8% | 45.5% |
| c4 | 10 | 5.4% | 55.0% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 3.8% | 35.7% |
| g3 | 3 | 1.6% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 77% of White games, 59.0% score
- …c5 (62% of these games) — Sareen usually continues Nf3 (56.1% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Sareen usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Sareen usually continues d4 (72.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 45.5% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Sareen usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Sareen usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Sareen usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 75 | 76.5% | 53.3% |
| e5 | 11 | 11.2% | 36.4% |
| e6 | 9 | 9.2% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 36 | 69.2% | 40.3% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 23.1% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 3 | 5.8% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
Vishal Sareen's chess games
All 373 games by Vishal Sareen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 108 wins, 154 draws, 111 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 27 | 6/14/7 | 22.2% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 24 | 15/7/2 | 62.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 16 | 9/5/2 | 56.3% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B67 | Sicilian | 31 | 13/10/8 | 41.9% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 14 | 2/7/5 | 14.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 13 | 2/7/4 | 15.4% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 9 | 1/6/2 | 11.1% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| D29 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2006 | Kevin Spraggett | 2,577 | 24th Andorra Open | B67 |
| Jan 1994 | Matthew D Sadler | 2,560 | 18th Lloyds Bank Open | B90 |
| Jan 2004 | Shukhrat Safin | 2,528 | 1st Chennai WinTV Open | C67 |
| Dec 2003 | Dibyendu Barua | 2,528 | 30th ch-IND | C13 |
| Jan 2004 | Sandipan Chanda | 2,522 | ch-Commonwealth | B82 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-IND | 2000 | 33 | 13 | 2,332 |
| 30th ch-IND | 2003 | 23 | 9 | 2,341 |
| ch-Commonwealth | 2004 | 22 | 11 | 2,374 |
| ch-IND 39th | 2002 | 19 | 8.5 | 2,388 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2011 | 17 | 8 | 2,217 |
| 1st Chennai WinTV Open | 2004 | 13 | 9 | 2,504 |
| 11th Goodricke Open | 2000 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,172 |
| 10th Goodricke Open | 1999 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,355 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vishal Sareen's chess games?
373 games by Vishal Sareen, from Apr 2003 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 Vishal Sareen has played.
What does Vishal Sareen play on the first move as White?
Across 186 games with White in our database, Vishal Sareen opens with 1.e4 (77% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vishal Sareen answers 1...c5 (77% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (69% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games).
What openings does Vishal Sareen play as White?
As White, Vishal Sareen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (27 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (24 games, 62.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (16 games, 56.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 186 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vishal Sareen play as Black?
As Black, Vishal Sareen most often plays: Sicilian (31 games, 41.9% win rate); Slav Defense (14 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (13 games, 15.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 187 games.
What is Vishal Sareen's FIDE rating?
Vishal Sareen is currently rated 2,263 in classical chess, 2,245 in rapid and 2,169 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,409 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Vishal Sareen played?
Our database contains 373 games by Vishal Sareen, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 108 wins, 154 draws, 111 losses (29.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vishal Sareen?
373 games by Vishal Sareen 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.