Prepare against Ethan Retnaraja
Australia · World #32,473 classical · FIDE ID 3236153
When preparing against Ethan Retnaraja, expect 1.Nf3 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Ethan Retnaraja, covering May 2018 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Ethan Retnaraja's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ethan Retnaraja 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 | 1,972 | 1,972 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,970 | 1,970 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,055 | 2,055 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 17 | 4 | 9 | 56.7% |
| As White | 14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 57.1% |
| As Black | 16 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 56.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ethan Retnaraja's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ethan Retnaraja's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 9 | 64.3% | 55.6% |
| c4 | 5 | 35.7% | 80.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 64% of White games, 55.6% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Retnaraja usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …f5 (22% of these games) — Retnaraja usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Retnaraja usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 36% of White games, 80.0% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Retnaraja usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Retnaraja usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Retnaraja usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 75.0% |
Ethan Retnaraja's chess games
All 30 games by Ethan Retnaraja in the Chess.ceo database (May 2018 - 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: 17 wins, 4 draws, 9 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A15 | English Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Bill Kerr | 1,963 | 2026 City of Adelaide Championship | A04 |
| Feb 2026 | Jamie D Charters | 1,933 | 2026 South Australian Championships + Candidates | B38 |
| Aug 2026 | Sumit Sindhu | 1,931 | 2026 City of Adelaide Championship | A21 |
| Feb 2026 | James C Foster | 1,923 | 2026 South Australian Championships + Candidates | A04 |
| Mar 2026 | Ayman Almutawa | 1,918 | 2026 South Australian Championships + Candidates | B41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide Lidums Open | 2019 | 12 | 6.5 | 1,696 |
| 2026 South Australian Championships + Candidates | 2026 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,081 |
| 2026 City of Adelaide Championship | 2026 | 8 | 7 | 2,095 |
| ch-Commonwealth | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,961 |
| 60th Begonia Open 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,755 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ethan Retnaraja's chess games?
30 games by Ethan Retnaraja, from May 2018 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 Ethan Retnaraja has played.
What does Ethan Retnaraja play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Ethan Retnaraja opens with 1.Nf3 (64% of games), 1.c4 (36% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ethan Retnaraja answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Ethan Retnaraja play as White?
As White, Ethan Retnaraja's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (4 games, 75.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ethan Retnaraja play as Black?
As Black, Ethan Retnaraja most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Ethan Retnaraja's FIDE rating?
Ethan Retnaraja is currently rated 1,972 in classical chess, 1,970 in rapid and 2,055 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,972 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Ethan Retnaraja played?
Our database contains 30 games by Ethan Retnaraja, covering May 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 4 draws, 9 losses (56.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ethan Retnaraja?
30 games by Ethan Retnaraja 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.