Prepare against Karthik Rajaa
IM · India · World #4,924 classical · FIDE ID 25035215
Our database contains 68 games by Karthik Rajaa, covering Mar 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Karthik Rajaa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karthik Rajaa 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 | 2,276 | 2,388 | Aug 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,219 | 2,219 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,252 | 2,281 | Oct 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 29 | 20 | 19 | 42.6% |
| As White | 35 | 19 | 7 | 9 | 54.3% |
| As Black | 33 | 10 | 13 | 10 | 30.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karthik Rajaa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karthik Rajaa's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 15 | 42.9% | 63.3% |
| d4 | 9 | 25.7% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 6 | 17.1% | 75.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 8.6% | 66.7% |
| a3 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 43% of White games, 63.3% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Rajaa usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Rajaa usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Rajaa usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 26% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (78% of these games) — Rajaa usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Rajaa usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Rajaa usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 6 | 33.3% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 6 | 33.3% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 3 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 77.8% | 42.9% |
| d6 | 2 | 22.2% | 100.0% |
Karthik Rajaa's chess games
All 68 games by Karthik Rajaa in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2010 - 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: 29 wins, 20 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A04 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A35 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B57 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Duc Hoa Nguyen | 2,432 | 17th Penang Open | A05 |
| Jun 2026 | Lou Yiping | 2,428 | FIDE World Bl Team Pool C | D37 |
| Jun 2026 | Bottazzi,Ulysse | 2,382 | FIDE World Rapid Team | A05 |
| Dec 2025 | Aditya Bagus Arfan | 2,382 | 10th Johor Open | E61 |
| Sep 2024 | Vladimir Bochnicka | 2,343 | Titled Tue Early | A35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 13 | 9.5 | 2,415 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,337 |
| FIDE World Bl Team Pool C | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,403 |
| Ljubljana Open | 2025 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,385 |
| 17th Penang Open | 2025 | 7 | 5 | 2,217 |
| 10th Noisiel Open | 2025 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,195 |
| 10th Johor Open | 2025 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,421 |
| 20th Malaysian Open | 2025 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,990 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karthik Rajaa's chess games?
68 games by Karthik Rajaa, from Mar 2010 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 Karthik Rajaa has played.
What does Karthik Rajaa play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Karthik Rajaa opens with 1.Nf3 (43% of games), 1.d4 (26% of games), 1.c4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karthik Rajaa answers 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...c6 (33% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d6 (22% of games).
What openings does Karthik Rajaa play as White?
As White, Karthik Rajaa's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karthik Rajaa play as Black?
As Black, Karthik Rajaa most often plays: Caro-Kann: Main Line (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Karthik Rajaa's FIDE rating?
Karthik Rajaa is currently rated 2,276 in classical chess, 2,219 in rapid and 2,252 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,388 (Aug 2024).
How many games has Karthik Rajaa played?
Our database contains 68 games by Karthik Rajaa, covering Mar 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 20 draws, 19 losses (42.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karthik Rajaa?
68 games by Karthik Rajaa 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.