Prepare against Ishaan Rajendran
United States · World #59,183 classical · FIDE ID 39910032
Our database contains 33 games by Ishaan Rajendran, covering May 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ishaan Rajendran's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ishaan Rajendran 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 | 1,859 | 1,983 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,851 | 1,851 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,864 | 1,865 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 27.3% |
| As White | 16 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 17 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ishaan Rajendran's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ishaan Rajendran's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 100.0% | 40.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 40.6% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Rajendran usually continues Bf4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Rajendran usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Rajendran usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 4 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
Ishaan Rajendran's chess games
All 33 games by Ishaan Rajendran in the Chess.ceo database (May 2023 - 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: 9 wins, 11 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A45 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D48 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Nils Doxarve | 2,048 | 58th Biel Rapid Open | D00 |
| Jul 2025 | Philippe Corbat | 1,968 | 58th Biel Rapid Open | B12 |
| Jul 2025 | Udo Ploder | 1,886 | 58th Biel ATO | A46 |
| Jul 2025 | Noah Rosen | 1,849 | 58th Biel Rapid Open | A45 |
| Jul 2025 | Ole-Kristian Nergard | 1,837 | 58th Biel ATO | A15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2024 | 12 | 4.5 | 1,829 |
| 58th Biel ATO | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,910 |
| 58th Biel Rapid Open | 2025 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,085 |
| Reykjavik Open 2024 | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,596 |
| Marshall February Under 2400 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,802 |
| Marshall March Under 2400 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,580 |
| 42nd Andorra Open 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,668 |
Interactive opening tree from all 33 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ishaan Rajendran's chess games?
33 games by Ishaan Rajendran, from May 2023 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 Ishaan Rajendran has played.
What does Ishaan Rajendran play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Ishaan Rajendran opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ishaan Rajendran answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Ishaan Rajendran play as White?
As White, Ishaan Rajendran's most-played openings in our database are: London System (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ishaan Rajendran play as Black?
As Black, Ishaan Rajendran most often plays: London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Ishaan Rajendran's FIDE rating?
Ishaan Rajendran is currently rated 1,859 in classical chess, 1,851 in rapid and 1,864 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,983 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Ishaan Rajendran played?
Our database contains 33 games by Ishaan Rajendran, covering May 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 11 draws, 13 losses (27.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ishaan Rajendran?
33 games by Ishaan Rajendran 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.