Prepare against Dinesh Rajan M
FM · India · World #4,740 classical · FIDE ID 35060600
When preparing against Dinesh Rajan M, expect 1.e4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (46% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (82%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as Black, 20.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 704 games by Dinesh Rajan M, covering Jan 2013 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Dinesh Rajan M's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dinesh Rajan M 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 | 2,281 | 2,349 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,098 | 2,124 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,254 | 2,265 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 704 | 336 | 86 | 282 | 47.7% |
| As White | 355 | 195 | 37 | 123 | 54.9% |
| As Black | 349 | 141 | 49 | 159 | 40.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dinesh Rajan M's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dinesh Rajan M's side.
First moves as White (352 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 238 | 67.6% | 59.9% |
| Nf3 | 66 | 18.8% | 60.6% |
| d4 | 41 | 11.6% | 68.3% |
| c4 | 6 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 68% of White games, 59.9% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — M usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — M usually continues Nf3 (58.9% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — M usually continues d4 (67.2% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 19% of White games, 60.6% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — M usually continues b3 (55.0% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — M usually continues g3 (71.4% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — M usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (170 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 79 | 46.5% | 54.4% |
| e5 | 73 | 42.9% | 41.1% |
| c6 | 9 | 5.3% | 55.6% |
| e6 | 5 | 2.9% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (103 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 84 | 81.6% | 51.8% |
| Nf6 | 14 | 13.6% | 53.6% |
| c5 | 2 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.9% | 75.0% |
Dinesh Rajan M's chess games
All 704 games by Dinesh Rajan M in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2013 - Sep 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: 336 wins, 86 draws, 282 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 42 | 19/3/20 | 45.2% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 32 | 16/4/12 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 11/2/5 | 61.1% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 16 | 12/2/2 | 75.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 16 | 9/2/5 | 56.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 8/1/5 | 57.1% |
| A15 | English Opening | 13 | 10/0/3 | 76.9% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 36 | 22/3/11 | 61.1% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 22 | 5/6/11 | 22.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 20 | 4/4/12 | 20.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 20 | 6/2/12 | 30.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 18 | 8/1/9 | 44.4% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 17 | 6/5/6 | 35.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| D00 | London System | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| A39 | English Opening | 12 | 4/1/7 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 12 | 7/0/5 | 58.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Levon Aronian | 2,729 | Titled Tue | B40 |
| Dec 2025 | Parham Maghsoodloo | 2,708 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | D20 |
| May 2026 | Vladimir Fedoseev | 2,700 | 1st 3-0 Thu 21st May 2026 | B33 |
| Feb 2025 | Dmitrij Kollars | 2,643 | Titled Tue Early | B12 |
| Apr 2026 | Alexander Donchenko | 2,642 | Titled Tuesday | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 411 | 228.5 | 2,359 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 65 | 37 | 2,442 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 13th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,240 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2025 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,285 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 21st May 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,392 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 25th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,364 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 30th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,311 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 28th May 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,505 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dinesh Rajan M's chess games?
704 games by Dinesh Rajan M, from Jan 2013 to Sep 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 Dinesh Rajan M has played.
What does Dinesh Rajan M play on the first move as White?
Across 352 games with White in our database, Dinesh Rajan M opens with 1.e4 (68% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dinesh Rajan M answers 1...c5 (46% of games), 1...e5 (43% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (82% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games).
What openings does Dinesh Rajan M play as White?
As White, Dinesh Rajan M's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (42 games, 45.2% win rate); Réti Opening (32 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (18 games, 61.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 355 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dinesh Rajan M play as Black?
As Black, Dinesh Rajan M most often plays: Sicilian (36 games, 61.1% win rate); Italian Game (22 games, 22.7% win rate); Réti Opening (20 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 349 games.
What is Dinesh Rajan M's FIDE rating?
Dinesh Rajan M is currently rated 2,281 in classical chess, 2,098 in rapid and 2,254 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,349 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Dinesh Rajan M played?
Our database contains 704 games by Dinesh Rajan M, covering Jan 2013 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 336 wins, 86 draws, 282 losses (47.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dinesh Rajan M?
704 games by Dinesh Rajan M 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.