Prepare against R.k. Ranjith
India · World #58,002 classical · FIDE ID 5018331
Our database contains 36 games by R.k. Ranjith, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find R.k. Ranjith's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout R.k. Ranjith 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 | 1,863 | 2,134 | Oct 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,788 | 1,878 | Jul 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,738 | 1,768 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 14 | 8 | 14 | 38.9% |
| As White | 19 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 36.8% |
| As Black | 17 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 41.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of R.k. Ranjith's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from R.k. Ranjith's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 12 | 63.2% | 37.5% |
| Nc3 | 7 | 36.8% | 64.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 63% of White games, 37.5% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Ranjith usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Ranjith usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Ranjith usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 37% of White games, 64.3% score
- …d5 (57% of these games) — Ranjith usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Ranjith usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (14% of these games) — Ranjith usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 100.0% | 78.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 4 | 57.1% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 42.9% | 33.3% |
R.k. Ranjith's chess games
All 36 games by R.k. Ranjith 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: 14 wins, 8 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B50 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C40 | Latvian Gambit: Clam Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2022 | Sohail Junaid | 1,981 | ch-Asia Amateur | A00 |
| Nov 2023 | Asim Ali Elobeid | 1,943 | ch-World Amateur U2000 | A04 |
| Nov 2023 | Christof Brixel | 1,886 | ch-World Amateur U2000 | A00 |
| Nov 2023 | Ivan Marfat | 1,854 | ch-World Amateur U2000 | B45 |
| Nov 2023 | Niki Nadernia | 1,821 | ch-World Amateur U2000 | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Asia Amateur | 2023 | 14 | 9 | 1,749 |
| ch-World Amateur U2000 | 2023 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,901 |
| ch-Asia U20 | 2008 | 7 | 3 | 2,153 |
| 3rd Udaipur Lakecity Open | 2019 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,891 |
| 8th New Delhi Parsvnath Open | 2010 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,109 |
| ch-Tamil Nadu State 54th | 2006 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,053 |
| Madurai Athens of the East Open 3rd | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,962 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find R.k. Ranjith's chess games?
36 games by R.k. Ranjith, 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.k. Ranjith has played.
What does R.k. Ranjith play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, R.k. Ranjith opens with 1.e4 (63% of games), 1.Nc3 (37% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, R.k. Ranjith answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (57% of games), 1...f5 (43% of games).
What openings does R.k. Ranjith play as White?
As White, R.k. Ranjith's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Dunst Opening (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does R.k. Ranjith play as Black?
As Black, R.k. Ranjith most often plays: Horwitz Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is R.k. Ranjith's FIDE rating?
R.k. Ranjith is currently rated 1,863 in classical chess, 1,788 in rapid and 1,738 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,134 (Oct 2005).
How many games has R.k. Ranjith played?
Our database contains 36 games by R.k. Ranjith, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 8 draws, 14 losses (38.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against R.k. Ranjith?
36 games by R.k. Ranjith 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.