Prepare against Daniel Rajkumar
TTO · World #9,624 classical · FIDE ID 143105003
Our database contains 41 games by Daniel Rajkumar, covering Jan 2024 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Rajkumar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Rajkumar 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 | 2,176 | 2,177 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,696 | 1,696 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,713 | 1,713 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 8 | 16 | 17 | 19.5% |
| As White | 21 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 23.8% |
| As Black | 20 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 15.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Rajkumar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Rajkumar's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 9 | 42.9% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 8 | 38.1% | 37.5% |
| c4 | 3 | 14.3% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 43% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Rajkumar usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Rajkumar usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 38% of White games, 37.5% score
- …c5 (75% of these games) — Rajkumar usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Rajkumar usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Rajkumar usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 5 | 55.6% | 60.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 22.2% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 66.7% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 33.3% | 25.0% |
Daniel Rajkumar's chess games
All 41 games by Daniel Rajkumar in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2024 - 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: 8 wins, 16 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B46 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C87 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E65 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D10 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | Boris Rankov | 1,947 | Fantastico GM mix 1 | D40 |
| Jun 2024 | Clifford Shaw | 1,771 | 18th American Continental Rapid | C02 |
| May 2024 | Walter Rene Molano | 1,762 | 18th American Continental Blitz | C11 |
| Jun 2024 | Felipe Barreto Romero | 1,728 | 18th American Continental Rapid | B23 |
| May 2024 | Angel Joel Ladino Hernandez | 1,682 | 18th American Continental Blitz | E65 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 1,833 |
| Fantastico GM mix 1 | 2025 | 9 | 3 | 2,013 |
| 18th American Continental Rapid | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,812 |
| 18th American Continental | 2024 | 8 | 2 | 1,636 |
| 18th American Continental Blitz | 2024 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,790 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Rajkumar's chess games?
41 games by Daniel Rajkumar, from Jan 2024 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 Daniel Rajkumar has played.
What does Daniel Rajkumar play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Daniel Rajkumar opens with 1.d4 (43% of games), 1.e4 (38% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Rajkumar answers 1...e6 (56% of games), 1...c6 (22% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Daniel Rajkumar play as White?
As White, Daniel Rajkumar's most-played openings in our database are: London System (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Rajkumar play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Rajkumar most often plays: French: Classical Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Daniel Rajkumar's FIDE rating?
Daniel Rajkumar is currently rated 2,176 in classical chess, 1,696 in rapid and 1,713 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,177 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Daniel Rajkumar played?
Our database contains 41 games by Daniel Rajkumar, covering Jan 2024 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 16 draws, 17 losses (19.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Rajkumar?
41 games by Daniel Rajkumar 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.