Prepare against Mithilesh Ranjithkumar
India · World #38,972 classical · FIDE ID 25127730
Our database contains 43 games by Mithilesh Ranjithkumar, covering May 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mithilesh Ranjithkumar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mithilesh Ranjithkumar 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 | 1,940 | 2,017 | Nov 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,931 | 2,049 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,990 | 1,990 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 15 | 6 | 22 | 34.9% |
| As White | 20 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 23 | 9 | 2 | 12 | 39.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 12 | 60.0% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 5 | 25.0% | 40.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 60% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Ranjithkumar usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Ranjithkumar usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Ranjithkumar usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 25% of White games, 40.0% score
- …e5 (60% of these games) — Ranjithkumar usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Ranjithkumar usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Ranjithkumar usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 13 | 92.9% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 83.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
Mithilesh Ranjithkumar's chess games
All 43 games by Mithilesh Ranjithkumar in the Chess.ceo database (May 2019 - 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: 15 wins, 6 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Saadat Bashirli | 2,034 | Shirvan Open | D35 |
| Jan 2026 | Rebecca Jesumarian | 2,003 | Muscat Nights Int. | E73 |
| Jan 2025 | B Al Hageri | 1,992 | 1st Kuwait Int Open | C45 |
| Jan 2026 | Mohammed Alyan Al Mashikhi | 1,908 | Muscat Nights Int. | D00 |
| Aug 2025 | Ramazan Komekbayev | 1,856 | 31st Abu Dhabi Blitz Open | D30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muscat International Chess Championship 2026 | Blitz | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1,978 |
| Muscat Nights Int. | 2026 | 9 | 3 | 1,909 |
| 1st Kuwait Int Open | 2025 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,008 |
| Shirvan Open | 2025 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,957 |
| 31st Abu Dhabi Blitz Open | 2025 | 7 | 2 | 1,811 |
| 3rd Annual Kuwait Rapid | 2025 | 2 | 0 | 2,191 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mithilesh Ranjithkumar's chess games?
43 games by Mithilesh Ranjithkumar, from May 2019 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 Mithilesh Ranjithkumar has played.
What does Mithilesh Ranjithkumar play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Mithilesh Ranjithkumar opens with 1.d4 (60% of games), 1.e4 (25% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mithilesh Ranjithkumar answers 1...e6 (93% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Mithilesh Ranjithkumar play as White?
As White, Mithilesh Ranjithkumar's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mithilesh Ranjithkumar play as Black?
As Black, Mithilesh Ranjithkumar most often plays: French Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Mithilesh Ranjithkumar's FIDE rating?
Mithilesh Ranjithkumar is currently rated 1,940 in classical chess, 1,931 in rapid and 1,990 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,017 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Mithilesh Ranjithkumar played?
Our database contains 43 games by Mithilesh Ranjithkumar, covering May 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 6 draws, 22 losses (34.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mithilesh Ranjithkumar?
43 games by Mithilesh Ranjithkumar 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.