Prepare against Nayak Rajesh
FM · India · World #4,273 classical · FIDE ID 35017152
When preparing against Nayak Rajesh, expect 1.e4 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%).
Our database contains 178 games by Nayak Rajesh, covering Jan 2012 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Nayak Rajesh's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nayak Rajesh 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 | 2,296 | 2,352 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,039 | 2,098 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,110 | 2,110 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 178 | 60 | 45 | 73 | 33.7% |
| As White | 90 | 41 | 24 | 25 | 45.6% |
| As Black | 88 | 19 | 21 | 48 | 21.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nayak Rajesh's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nayak Rajesh's side.
First moves as White (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 67 | 74.4% | 56.7% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 13.3% | 58.3% |
| d4 | 9 | 10.0% | 77.8% |
| b3 | 2 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 74% of White games, 56.7% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Rajesh usually continues Nf3 (67.3% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Rajesh usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Rajesh usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 13% of White games, 58.3% score
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Rajesh usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Rajesh usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Rajesh usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 34 | 81.0% | 39.7% |
| e5 | 5 | 11.9% | 30.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 88.0% | 22.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 8.0% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
Nayak Rajesh's chess games
All 178 games by Nayak Rajesh in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2012 - 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: 60 wins, 45 draws, 73 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C46 | Four Knights Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B57 | Sicilian | 11 | 2/2/7 | 18.2% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Cristobal Henriquez Villagra | 2,603 | 19th Arad Open 2026 | A38 |
| Dec 2024 | Say Das | 2,437 | Odisha Open Cat.A GM | B46 |
| Jun 2025 | Jan Rubes | 2,426 | Titled Tue Early | B31 |
| Aug 2025 | Michael Jr. Concio | 2,421 | 31st Abu Dhabi Masters | E11 |
| Dec 2024 | Moksh Amit Doshi | 2,383 | Qatar Masters Open | B47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 63 | 30 | 2,213 |
| 62nd ch-IND | 2025 | 10 | 6 | 2,205 |
| Budapest Spring Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 3 | 2,182 |
| Slovakia Chess Open | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,325 |
| Qatar Masters Open | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,382 |
| Wroclaw Open A | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,259 |
| 31st Abu Dhabi Masters | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,302 |
| Kanizsa Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,314 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nayak Rajesh's chess games?
178 games by Nayak Rajesh, from Jan 2012 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 Nayak Rajesh has played.
What does Nayak Rajesh play on the first move as White?
Across 90 games with White in our database, Nayak Rajesh opens with 1.e4 (74% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nayak Rajesh answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games), 1...f5 (4% of games).
What openings does Nayak Rajesh play as White?
As White, Nayak Rajesh's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (8 games, 62.5% win rate); French: Classical Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 90 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nayak Rajesh play as Black?
As Black, Nayak Rajesh most often plays: Sicilian (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (8 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 88 games.
What is Nayak Rajesh's FIDE rating?
Nayak Rajesh is currently rated 2,296 in classical chess, 2,039 in rapid and 2,110 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,352 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Nayak Rajesh played?
Our database contains 178 games by Nayak Rajesh, covering Jan 2012 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 60 wins, 45 draws, 73 losses (33.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nayak Rajesh?
178 games by Nayak Rajesh 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.