Prepare against Dinesh Rajan M
FM · India · World #4,738 classical · FIDE ID 35060600
Our database contains 660 games by Dinesh Rajan M, covering Jan 2013 to Aug 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 | 660 | 316 | 81 | 263 | 47.9% |
| As White | 334 | 183 | 34 | 117 | 54.8% |
| As Black | 326 | 133 | 47 | 146 | 40.8% |
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 (332 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 230 | 69.3% | 59.1% |
| Nf3 | 60 | 18.1% | 60.0% |
| d4 | 39 | 11.7% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 69% of White games, 59.1% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — M usually continues Nf3 (55.5% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — M usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — M usually continues d4 (66.1% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 18% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — M usually continues b3 (56.3% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — M usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — M usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (159 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 73 | 45.9% | 54.1% |
| e5 | 69 | 43.4% | 43.5% |
| c6 | 9 | 5.7% | 55.6% |
| e6 | 4 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (95 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 79 | 83.2% | 51.9% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 11.6% | 40.9% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.1% | 75.0% |
Dinesh Rajan M's chess games
All 660 games by Dinesh Rajan M in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2013 - Aug 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: 316 wins, 81 draws, 263 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 38 | 16/3/19 | 42.1% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 28 | 14/3/11 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 17 | 10/2/5 | 58.8% |
| 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 | 11 | 9/0/2 | 81.8% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 34 | 21/3/10 | 61.8% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 21 | 5/6/10 | 23.8% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 18 | 4/4/10 | 22.2% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 18 | 5/2/11 | 27.8% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 17 | 6/5/6 | 35.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 15 | 5/1/9 | 33.3% |
| 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 | Fedoseev,Vl3 | 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 | 389 | 216 | 2,358 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 65 | 37 | 2,442 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 21st May 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,392 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2025 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,285 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 28th May 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,505 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 25th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,364 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 2nd Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,464 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 30th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,311 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dinesh Rajan M's chess games?
660 games by Dinesh Rajan M, from Jan 2013 to Aug 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 332 games with White in our database, Dinesh Rajan M opens with 1.e4 (69% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% 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 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (83% of games), 1...Nf6 (12% 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 (38 games, 42.1% win rate); Réti Opening (28 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (17 games, 58.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 334 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 (34 games, 61.8% win rate); Italian Game (21 games, 23.8% win rate); Réti Opening (18 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 326 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 660 games by Dinesh Rajan M, covering Jan 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 316 wins, 81 draws, 263 losses (47.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dinesh Rajan M?
660 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.