Prepare against Vivaan Sardana
CM · India · World #7,608 classical · FIDE ID 33397694
When preparing against Vivaan Sardana, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 71 games by Vivaan Sardana, covering May 2022 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Vivaan Sardana's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vivaan Sardana 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 | 2,214 | 2,214 | Nov 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,939 | 2,078 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,915 | 1,915 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 28 | 16 | 27 | 39.4% |
| As White | 33 | 14 | 6 | 13 | 42.4% |
| As Black | 38 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 36.8% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2021-2026): 758 rated games against 634 different opponents, across 82 events in 2 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 125 | 60 | 32 | 33 | 48.0% | 1,632 | 1,670 | 14 |
| Rapid | 90 | 58 | 5 | 27 | 64.4% | 1,542 | 1,653 | 8 |
| Blitz | 33 | 17 | 3 | 13 | 51.5% | 1,527 | 1,527 | 5 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 255 | 58 | 65 | 132 | 22.7% |
| Against lower-rated | 375 | 274 | 60 | 41 | 73.1% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs GM · 2 vs IM · 6 vs FM · 7 vs CM · 1 vs WGM · 1 vs WFM · 2 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 82 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 135 | 75 | 30 | 30 | 1,872 | 1,997 |
| 2025 | 212 | 128 | 50 | 34 | 1,765 | 1,939 |
| 2024 | 151 | 90 | 22 | 39 | 1,678 | 1,798 |
| 2023 | 142 | 71 | 20 | 51 | 1,491 | 1,480 |
| 2022 | 109 | 51 | 15 | 43 | 1,341 | 1,214 |
| 2021 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 1,176 | 1,376 |
Where Vivaan Sardana has played
India (81) · Thailand (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vivaan Sardana's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vivaan Sardana's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 31 | 93.9% | 51.6% |
| c4 | 2 | 6.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 51.6% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Sardana usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Sardana usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Sardana usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 6% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Sardana usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 9 | 64.3% | 55.6% |
| c5 | 3 | 21.4% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 14.3% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 50.0% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 50.0% | 25.0% |
Vivaan Sardana's chess games
All 71 games by Vivaan Sardana in the Chess.ceo database (May 2022 - Nov 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: 28 wins, 16 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | Alexander Donchenko | 2,610 | 1st 3-0 Thu 22nd Oct 2026 | B19 |
| Oct 2026 | Sergei Zhigalko | 2,572 | 1st 3-0 Thu 15th Oct 2026 | B33 |
| Oct 2026 | Ergali Suleimen | 2,375 | 1st 3-0 Thu 22nd Oct 2026 | B12 |
| Oct 2026 | Jyotshnav Talukdar | 2,358 | Titled Tue 13th Oct 2026 | A06 |
| Sep 2025 | Priansh Das | 2,339 | 62nd ch-IND | C53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 22 | 11.5 | 2,292 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 15th Oct 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,332 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 22nd Oct 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,419 |
| Asian Juniors 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,269 |
| 62nd ch-IND | 2025 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,281 |
| 360 One Masters Chess Tournament | Challengers | 2026 | 3 | 1 | 2,205 |
| Asian Juniors Blitz 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 2,168 |
| Odisha Open Cat.A | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 2,034 |
Interactive opening tree from all 71 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vivaan Sardana's chess games?
71 games by Vivaan Sardana, from May 2022 to Nov 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 Vivaan Sardana has played.
What does Vivaan Sardana play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Vivaan Sardana opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vivaan Sardana answers 1...c6 (64% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Vivaan Sardana play as White?
As White, Vivaan Sardana's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vivaan Sardana play as Black?
As Black, Vivaan Sardana most often plays: Réti Opening (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Vivaan Sardana's FIDE rating?
Vivaan Sardana is currently rated 2,214 in classical chess, 1,939 in rapid and 1,915 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,214 (Nov 2026).
How many games has Vivaan Sardana played?
Our database contains 71 games by Vivaan Sardana, covering May 2022 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 16 draws, 27 losses (39.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vivaan Sardana?
71 games by Vivaan Sardana 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.