Prepare against Karthik Venkataraman
GM · India · World #275 classical · FIDE ID 25006479
When preparing against Karthik Venkataraman, expect 1.e4 in 42% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (53%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Rossolimo as Black, 40.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 404 games by Karthik Venkataraman, covering Jul 2009 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Karthik Venkataraman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karthik Venkataraman 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 | 2,556 | 2,609 | Apr 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,487 | 2,499 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,436 | 2,480 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 404 | 188 | 137 | 78 | 46.5% |
| As White | 199 | 89 | 70 | 39 | 44.7% |
| As Black | 205 | 99 | 67 | 39 | 48.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karthik Venkataraman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karthik Venkataraman's side.
First moves as White (198 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 83 | 41.9% | 59.6% |
| d4 | 56 | 28.3% | 63.4% |
| c4 | 29 | 14.6% | 74.1% |
| Nf3 | 21 | 10.6% | 54.8% |
| Nc3 | 3 | 1.5% | 66.7% |
| b3 | 2 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 42% of White games, 59.6% score
- …e5 (37% of these games) — Venkataraman usually continues Nf3 (56.9% score)
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Venkataraman usually continues Nf3 (64.6% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Venkataraman usually continues d4 (38.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 28% of White games, 63.4% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Venkataraman usually continues c4 (61.1% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Venkataraman usually continues c4 (56.7% score)
- …e6 (2% of these games) — Venkataraman usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (106 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 66 | 62.3% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 15 | 14.2% | 46.7% |
| e6 | 8 | 7.5% | 56.3% |
| d5 | 5 | 4.7% | 90.0% |
| c6 | 5 | 4.7% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 34 | 53.1% | 69.1% |
| d5 | 14 | 21.9% | 71.4% |
| d6 | 7 | 10.9% | 71.4% |
| e6 | 5 | 7.8% | 80.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 4.7% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Karthik Venkataraman's chess games
All 404 games by Karthik Venkataraman in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 188 wins, 137 draws, 78 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 14 | 8/3/3 | 57.1% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 9 | 4/1/3 | 44.4% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 9 | 5/4/0 | 55.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/5/0 | 16.7% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 15 | 6/6/3 | 40.0% |
| B54 | Sicilian | 15 | 13/1/1 | 86.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Indian Defense | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 8 | 2/6/0 | 25.0% |
| A35 | English Opening | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Dmitry Andreikin | 2,717 | 1st 3-0 Thu 27th Aug 2026 | A41 |
| Nov 2025 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 2,713 | FIDE World Cup | A07 |
| Jan 2026 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 2,700 | Titled Tue | B08 |
| Jan 2026 | Alexey Sarana | 2,686 | Titled Tue | A13 |
| Dec 2025 | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | 2,675 | Bundesliga 2025-26 | A21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 36 | 25.5 | 2,576 |
| World Blitz 2025 | 2025 | 17 | 6.5 | 2,428 |
| World Rapid 2024 | 2024 | 13 | 7 | 2,628 |
| World Blitz 2024 | 2024 | 13 | 6 | 2,528 |
| World Rapid 2025 | 2025 | 12 | 7 | 2,705 |
| Asian Rapid 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,385 |
| ch-IND Rapid | 2025 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,514 |
| ch-IND Blitz | 2025 | 11 | 9.5 | 2,495 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karthik Venkataraman's chess games?
404 games by Karthik Venkataraman, from Jul 2009 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 Karthik Venkataraman has played.
What does Karthik Venkataraman play on the first move as White?
Across 198 games with White in our database, Karthik Venkataraman opens with 1.e4 (42% of games), 1.d4 (28% of games), 1.c4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karthik Venkataraman answers 1...c5 (62% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (53% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games).
What openings does Karthik Venkataraman play as White?
As White, Karthik Venkataraman's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (14 games, 57.1% win rate); Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 199 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karthik Venkataraman play as Black?
As Black, Karthik Venkataraman most often plays: Sicilian: Rossolimo (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (15 games, 86.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (14 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 205 games.
What is Karthik Venkataraman's FIDE rating?
Karthik Venkataraman is currently rated 2,556 in classical chess, 2,487 in rapid and 2,436 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,609 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Karthik Venkataraman played?
Our database contains 404 games by Karthik Venkataraman, covering Jul 2009 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 188 wins, 137 draws, 78 losses (46.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karthik Venkataraman?
404 games by Karthik Venkataraman 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.