Prepare against Badrinarayanan Raghavan
DEU · World #72,427 classical · FIDE ID 356285808
When preparing against Badrinarayanan Raghavan, expect 1.e4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e5 (50%).
Our database contains 41 games by Badrinarayanan Raghavan, covering Dec 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Badrinarayanan Raghavan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Badrinarayanan Raghavan 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 | 1,814 | 1,869 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,722 | 1,765 | Dec 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,838 | 1,860 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 21 | 7 | 13 | 51.2% |
| As White | 21 | 11 | 4 | 6 | 52.4% |
| As Black | 20 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Badrinarayanan Raghavan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Badrinarayanan Raghavan's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 81.0% | 67.6% |
| c4 | 4 | 19.0% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 67.6% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Raghavan usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Raghavan usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Raghavan usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 19% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Raghavan usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Raghavan usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Raghavan usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 87.5% | 64.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 2 | 50.0% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 25.0% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Badrinarayanan Raghavan's chess games
All 41 games by Badrinarayanan Raghavan in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2016 - 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: 21 wins, 7 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A34 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A16 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A10 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A07 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A41 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Anglo-Slav Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2020 | Dennes Abel | 2,462 | ch-GER Net blitz qual3 | A40 |
| Mar 2020 | Malte Colpe | 2,362 | ch-GER Net blitz qual3 | B01 |
| Mar 2020 | Daniel Kopylov | 2,348 | ch-GER Net blitz qual3 | C42 |
| Mar 2020 | Rainer Roesemann | 2,247 | ch-GER Net blitz qual3 | B12 |
| Mar 2020 | Dmitrii Marcziter | 2,232 | ch-GER Net blitz qual3 | A34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER Net blitz qual3 | 2020 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,510 |
| 7th Hofheim Spring Open B | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,693 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual2 | 2020 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,086 |
| 7th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open B | 2021 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,421 |
| 6th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open B | 2019 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,770 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Badrinarayanan Raghavan's chess games?
41 games by Badrinarayanan Raghavan, from Dec 2016 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 Badrinarayanan Raghavan has played.
What does Badrinarayanan Raghavan play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Badrinarayanan Raghavan opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.c4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Badrinarayanan Raghavan answers 1...d5 (88% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...c6 (25% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Badrinarayanan Raghavan play as White?
As White, Badrinarayanan Raghavan's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Badrinarayanan Raghavan play as Black?
As Black, Badrinarayanan Raghavan most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Badrinarayanan Raghavan's FIDE rating?
Badrinarayanan Raghavan is currently rated 1,814 in classical chess, 1,722 in rapid and 1,838 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,869 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Badrinarayanan Raghavan played?
Our database contains 41 games by Badrinarayanan Raghavan, covering Dec 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 7 draws, 13 losses (51.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Badrinarayanan Raghavan?
41 games by Badrinarayanan Raghavan 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.