Prepare against R. Ashwath
FM · India · World #2,834 classical · FIDE ID 5021049
Our database contains 405 games by R. Ashwath, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find R. Ashwath's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout R. Ashwath 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 | 2,345 | 2,388 | Apr 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,193 | 2,303 | Feb 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,287 | 2,346 | Oct 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 405 | 117 | 172 | 116 | 28.9% |
| As White | 206 | 69 | 87 | 50 | 33.5% |
| As Black | 199 | 48 | 85 | 66 | 24.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of R. Ashwath's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from R. Ashwath's side.
First moves as White (206 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 178 | 86.4% | 53.7% |
| Nf3 | 23 | 11.2% | 65.2% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 1.0% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 53.7% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Ashwath usually continues c4 (51.6% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Ashwath usually continues c4 (59.7% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Ashwath usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 11% of White games, 65.2% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Ashwath usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Ashwath usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (4% of these games) — Ashwath usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (110 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 79 | 71.8% | 44.9% |
| c5 | 24 | 21.8% | 54.2% |
| g6 | 5 | 4.5% | 70.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 37 | 58.7% | 44.6% |
| d5 | 20 | 31.7% | 37.5% |
| f5 | 3 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.2% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
R. Ashwath's chess games
All 405 games by R. Ashwath in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 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: 117 wins, 172 draws, 116 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 30 | 11/14/5 | 36.7% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 25 | 10/10/5 | 40.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 16 | 3/9/4 | 18.8% |
| A31 | English Opening | 14 | 8/5/1 | 57.1% |
| E13 | Queen's Indian Defense | 13 | 5/6/2 | 38.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C76 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 19 | 2/7/10 | 10.5% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 17 | 1/9/7 | 5.9% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 12 | 2/6/4 | 16.7% |
| E04 | Catalan | 11 | 1/7/3 | 9.1% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 8 | 0/6/2 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A13 | English Opening | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2018 | Daniel Hausrath | 2,495 | Dieren Open | A11 |
| Jan 2019 | Christopher Repka | 2,491 | 3rd Villorba Vergani Cup | E20 |
| Feb 2006 | Subbaraman Vijayalakshmi | 2,479 | 1st Hyderabad Open | E38 |
| Apr 2017 | Sachdev Tania | 2,429 | 19th Dubai Open | E12 |
| Aug 2007 | Gyula Pap | 2,424 | 6th World ol U16 | D13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dieren Open | 2019 | 17 | 9 | 2,339 |
| 1st Hyderabad Open | 2017 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,153 |
| 50th Wch U20 | 2011 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,238 |
| ch-IND Velammal 45th | 2008 | 13 | 5 | 2,252 |
| 43rd Wch U20 | 2004 | 12 | 6 | 2,226 |
| Wch U16 | 2007 | 11 | 7 | 2,263 |
| ch-Commonwealth | 2007 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,320 |
| ch-Asia U20 | 2008 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,273 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find R. Ashwath's chess games?
405 games by R. Ashwath, from Apr 2003 to Jul 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 R. Ashwath has played.
What does R. Ashwath play on the first move as White?
Across 206 games with White in our database, R. Ashwath opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, R. Ashwath answers 1...e5 (72% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (59% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games), 1...f5 (5% of games).
What openings does R. Ashwath play as White?
As White, R. Ashwath's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (30 games, 36.7% win rate); Slav Defense (25 games, 40.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian Defense (16 games, 18.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 206 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does R. Ashwath play as Black?
As Black, R. Ashwath most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred (19 games, 10.5% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (17 games, 5.9% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto (12 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 199 games.
What is R. Ashwath's FIDE rating?
R. Ashwath is currently rated 2,345 in classical chess, 2,193 in rapid and 2,287 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,388 (Apr 2019).
How many games has R. Ashwath played?
Our database contains 405 games by R. Ashwath, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 117 wins, 172 draws, 116 losses (28.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against R. Ashwath?
405 games by R. Ashwath 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.