Prepare against Jaivardhan Raj
CM · India · World #57,657 classical · FIDE ID 25744437
When preparing against Jaivardhan Raj, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (62%).
Our database contains 71 games by Jaivardhan Raj, covering Jun 2017 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Jaivardhan Raj's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jaivardhan Raj 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 | 1,865 | 2,009 | Jul 2023 |
| Rapid | 1,810 | 1,882 | Feb 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,784 | 1,891 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 15 | 21 | 35 | 21.1% |
| As White | 36 | 7 | 13 | 16 | 19.4% |
| As Black | 35 | 8 | 8 | 19 | 22.9% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2017-2026): 783 rated games against 693 different opponents, across 88 events in 17 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 466 | 188 | 112 | 166 | 40.3% | 1,644 | 1,609 | 13 |
| Rapid | 86 | 48 | 7 | 31 | 55.8% | 1,494 | 1,474 | 10 |
| Blitz | 78 | 37 | 6 | 35 | 47.4% | 1,714 | 1,659 | 6 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 347 | 91 | 74 | 182 | 26.2% |
| Against lower-rated | 220 | 133 | 43 | 44 | 60.5% |
Wins over titled players: 8 vs IM · 13 vs FM · 20 vs CM · 1 vs WIM · 3 vs WFM · 1 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 88 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1,668 | 1,846 |
| 2025 | 75 | 46 | 7 | 22 | 1,687 | 1,807 |
| 2023 | 81 | 35 | 12 | 34 | 1,812 | 1,797 |
| 2022 | 89 | 25 | 29 | 35 | 1,935 | 1,874 |
| 2021 | 66 | 30 | 12 | 24 | 1,859 | 1,895 |
| 2020 | 19 | 6 | 4 | 9 | 1,682 | 1,618 |
| 2019 | 181 | 81 | 44 | 56 | 1,440 | 1,458 |
| 2018 | 201 | 100 | 31 | 70 | 1,342 | 1,266 |
| 2017 | 62 | 24 | 6 | 32 | 1,197 | 1,014 |
Where Jaivardhan Raj has played
India (49) · Hungary (5) · Sri Lanka (5) · Serbia (4) · Thailand (4) · Germany (3) · Italy (3) · Switzerland (3) · Uzbekistan (3) · Armenia (2) · Albania (1) · Austria (1) · China (1) · Spain (1) · Iceland (1) · Singapore (1) · Türkiye (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jaivardhan Raj's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jaivardhan Raj's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 35 | 97.2% | 37.1% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 37.1% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Raj usually continues Nf3 (53.1% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Raj usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Raj usually continues d4 (30.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Raj usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 94.7% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 61.5% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 5 | 38.5% | 60.0% |
Jaivardhan Raj's chess games
All 71 games by Jaivardhan Raj in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2017 - Oct 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: 15 wins, 21 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D05 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E52 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2022 | Emanuele Carlo | 2,296 | 2nd Bassano del Grappa Easter Open A | B80 |
| Aug 2022 | Janos Szabolcsi | 2,238 | Budapest BSSZ | E11 |
| Jul 2023 | Laurin Perkampus | 2,197 | 56th Biel HTO | B15 |
| Dec 2021 | Emil Szalanczy | 2,104 | Budapest FS12 Nadassy | B53 |
| May 2023 | Lukas Stoettner | 2,096 | 2nd Munich Laimer Open | B32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 15 | 3 | 1,973 |
| 56th Biel HTO | 2023 | 10 | 2 | 1,922 |
| Budapest FS08 Nadassy | 2022 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,954 |
| Budapest FS12 Nadassy | 2021 | 10 | 5 | 1,982 |
| Budapest BSSZ | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,035 |
| Reykjavik Kvika Open | 2022 | 6 | 2 | 1,829 |
| Wch U08 | 2019 | 5 | 2 | 1,270 |
| 2nd Bassano del Grappa Easter Open A | 2022 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,027 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jaivardhan Raj's chess games?
71 games by Jaivardhan Raj, from Jun 2017 to Oct 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 Jaivardhan Raj has played.
What does Jaivardhan Raj play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Jaivardhan Raj opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jaivardhan Raj answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games).
What openings does Jaivardhan Raj play as White?
As White, Jaivardhan Raj's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (13 games, 38.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jaivardhan Raj play as Black?
As Black, Jaivardhan Raj most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Jaivardhan Raj's FIDE rating?
Jaivardhan Raj is currently rated 1,865 in classical chess, 1,810 in rapid and 1,784 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,009 (Jul 2023).
How many games has Jaivardhan Raj played?
Our database contains 71 games by Jaivardhan Raj, covering Jun 2017 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 21 draws, 35 losses (21.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jaivardhan Raj?
71 games by Jaivardhan Raj 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.