Prepare against Raahul V S
GM · India · World #1,785 classical · FIDE ID 25035525
When preparing against Raahul V S, expect 1.c4 in 47% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (58%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian as White, 58.8% over 17 games.
Our database contains 218 games by Raahul V S, covering Mar 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Raahul V S's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Raahul V S 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 | 2,395 | 2,478 | Mar 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,240 | 2,304 | Apr 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,298 | 2,368 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 218 | 79 | 65 | 74 | 36.2% |
| As White | 107 | 45 | 28 | 34 | 42.1% |
| As Black | 111 | 34 | 37 | 40 | 30.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Raahul V S's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Raahul V S's side.
First moves as White (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 50 | 46.7% | 68.0% |
| d4 | 46 | 43.0% | 40.2% |
| b3 | 5 | 4.7% | 60.0% |
| e4 | 4 | 3.7% | 37.5% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 47% of White games, 68.0% score
- …Nf6 (28% of these games) — S usually continues Nc3 (80.8% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — S usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — S usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 43% of White games, 40.2% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — S usually continues c4 (45.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — S usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — S usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 30 | 55.6% | 56.7% |
| e6 | 21 | 38.9% | 47.6% |
| c6 | 2 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 21 | 58.3% | 31.0% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 22.2% | 62.5% |
| f5 | 7 | 19.4% | 71.4% |
Raahul V S's chess games
All 218 games by Raahul V S in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2011 - 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: 79 wins, 65 draws, 74 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 17 | 10/5/2 | 58.8% |
| A13 | English Opening | 14 | 6/6/2 | 42.9% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Catalan | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Rasulov,Vu | 2,533 | 12th Cesme Open A 2026 | D51 |
| May 2025 | Ayush Sharma | 2,478 | 25th Dubai Open A | A29 |
| Mar 2025 | Piotr Brodowski | 2,458 | Titled Tue Late | A27 |
| Mar 2025 | Arad Nazari | 2,425 | Titled Tue Late | C36 |
| Oct 2024 | V Weetik | 2,423 | Titled Tue Early | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 38 | 22 | 2,378 |
| 12th Cesme Open A 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,509 |
| 31st Abu Dhabi Masters | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,532 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2026 | 9 | 3 | 2,137 |
| FSGM February 2025 | 2025 | 9 | 3 | 2,281 |
| 2026 Türkiye Satranç Ligi (Turkish League) | Birinci Lig | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,372 |
| 25th Dubai Open A | 2025 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,307 |
| SixDays Budapest Jan GM A | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,360 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Raahul V S's chess games?
218 games by Raahul V S, from Mar 2011 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 Raahul V S has played.
What does Raahul V S play on the first move as White?
Across 107 games with White in our database, Raahul V S opens with 1.c4 (47% of games), 1.d4 (43% of games), 1.b3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Raahul V S answers 1...e5 (56% of games), 1...e6 (39% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (58% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games), 1...f5 (19% of games).
What openings does Raahul V S play as White?
As White, Raahul V S's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (17 games, 58.8% win rate); English Opening (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 107 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Raahul V S play as Black?
As Black, Raahul V S most often plays: Catalan (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Dutch Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (7 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 111 games.
What is Raahul V S's FIDE rating?
Raahul V S is currently rated 2,395 in classical chess, 2,240 in rapid and 2,298 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,478 (Mar 2022).
How many games has Raahul V S played?
Our database contains 218 games by Raahul V S, covering Mar 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 79 wins, 65 draws, 74 losses (36.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Raahul V S?
218 games by Raahul V S 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.