Prepare against C.S. Rajesh
India · World #5,655 classical · FIDE ID 5025184
Our database contains 142 games by C.S. Rajesh, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find C.S. Rajesh's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout C.S. Rajesh 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 | 2,256 | 2,258 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 142 | 46 | 52 | 44 | 32.4% |
| As White | 73 | 24 | 30 | 19 | 32.9% |
| As Black | 69 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 31.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of C.S. Rajesh's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from C.S. Rajesh's side.
First moves as White (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 34 | 46.6% | 61.8% |
| Nf3 | 33 | 45.2% | 45.5% |
| e4 | 4 | 5.5% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 47% of White games, 61.8% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Rajesh usually continues g3 (55.6% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Rajesh usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Rajesh usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 45% of White games, 45.5% score
- …d5 (61% of these games) — Rajesh usually continues g3 (45.5% score)
- …Nf6 (15% of these games) — Rajesh usually continues g3 (12.5% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Rajesh usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 39 | 100.0% | 51.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 95.8% | 41.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
C.S. Rajesh's chess games
All 142 games by C.S. Rajesh in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - 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: 46 wins, 52 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 18 | 8/6/4 | 44.4% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 14 | 3/5/6 | 21.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 21 | 9/8/4 | 42.9% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 14 | 2/4/8 | 14.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2023 | Arman Mikaelyan | 2,529 | Sunnyvale Silicon Valley Fall Open | A37 |
| Nov 2024 | V Plat | 2,464 | New York Fall IM C | A16 |
| May 2024 | Aleksa Strikovic | 2,418 | San Francisco 1000 GM Memorial Day | A37 |
| May 2024 | Anthony Atanasov | 2,417 | San Francisco 1000 GM Memorial Day | C00 |
| Jan 2025 | Mykola Bortnyk | 2,410 | Blitz Fuel Inv IMC | B48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NY IMB President's Day | 2025 | 10 | 5 | 2,244 |
| New York Fall IM C | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 2,378 |
| 48th Continental Open | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,155 |
| New York 1000 GM Summer IM-D | 2024 | 9 | 3 | 2,118 |
| New York President's Day IM-B | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,390 |
| Blitz Fuel Inv IMC | 2025 | 9 | 3 | 2,157 |
| 51st Continental Open | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,222 |
| Sunnyvale Silicon Valley Fall Open | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 2,204 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find C.S. Rajesh's chess games?
142 games by C.S. Rajesh, from Jan 2004 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 C.S. Rajesh has played.
What does C.S. Rajesh play on the first move as White?
Across 73 games with White in our database, C.S. Rajesh opens with 1.c4 (47% of games), 1.Nf3 (45% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, C.S. Rajesh answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does C.S. Rajesh play as White?
As White, C.S. Rajesh's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (18 games, 44.4% win rate); Réti Opening (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 73 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does C.S. Rajesh play as Black?
As Black, C.S. Rajesh most often plays: Sicilian (21 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (14 games, 14.3% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 69 games.
What is C.S. Rajesh's FIDE rating?
C.S. Rajesh is currently rated 2,256 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,258 (Jul 2024).
How many games has C.S. Rajesh played?
Our database contains 142 games by C.S. Rajesh, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 46 wins, 52 draws, 44 losses (32.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against C.S. Rajesh?
142 games by C.S. Rajesh 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.