Prepare against Rafael Ninan Renji
Ireland · World #23,122 classical · FIDE ID 2512793
When preparing against Rafael Ninan Renji, expect 1.e4 in 58% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (57%).
Our database contains 51 games by Rafael Ninan Renji, covering Sep 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rafael Ninan Renji's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rafael Ninan Renji 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 | 2,032 | 2,032 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,759 | 1,759 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,704 | 1,704 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 18 | 10 | 23 | 35.3% |
| As White | 26 | 11 | 2 | 13 | 42.3% |
| As Black | 25 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 28.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rafael Ninan Renji's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rafael Ninan Renji's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 57.7% | 46.7% |
| d4 | 9 | 34.6% | 55.6% |
| b3 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 58% of White games, 46.7% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Renji usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Renji usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Renji usually continues exd5 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 35% of White games, 55.6% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Renji usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Renji usually continues Bf4 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Renji usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 80.0% | 68.8% |
| e6 | 2 | 20.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 57.1% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 42.9% | 33.3% |
Rafael Ninan Renji's chess games
All 51 games by Rafael Ninan Renji in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2018 - 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: 18 wins, 10 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B74 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D04 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2023 | Gerard O'Connell | 2,026 | ch-IRL 102nd | B50 |
| Aug 2021 | Cyprian Mulawa | 1,989 | World Cup U12 Prel | B92 |
| Aug 2024 | David Geaney O Brien | 1,980 | 103rd ch-IRL | B11 |
| Aug 2024 | Leon Putar | 1,958 | 103rd ch-IRL | C18 |
| Aug 2023 | John Healy | 1,949 | ch-IRL 102nd | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cup U12 Prel | 2021 | 10 | 5 | 1,535 |
| 103rd ch-IRL | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1,916 |
| ch-IRL 102nd | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,986 |
| Wch FIDE Online U12 Europe qual | 2020 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,587 |
| Bunratty Online | 2021 | 6 | 3 | 1,857 |
| Dublin St Andrews Open B | 2019 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,373 |
| Wch U10 | 2019 | 3 | 1 | 1,679 |
| IRL-ch Weekender Open | 2018 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,699 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rafael Ninan Renji's chess games?
51 games by Rafael Ninan Renji, from Sep 2018 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 Rafael Ninan Renji has played.
What does Rafael Ninan Renji play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Rafael Ninan Renji opens with 1.e4 (58% of games), 1.d4 (35% of games), 1.b3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rafael Ninan Renji answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (43% of games).
What openings does Rafael Ninan Renji play as White?
As White, Rafael Ninan Renji's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rafael Ninan Renji play as Black?
As Black, Rafael Ninan Renji most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (3 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Rafael Ninan Renji's FIDE rating?
Rafael Ninan Renji is currently rated 2,032 in classical chess, 1,759 in rapid and 1,704 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,032 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Rafael Ninan Renji played?
Our database contains 51 games by Rafael Ninan Renji, covering Sep 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 10 draws, 23 losses (35.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rafael Ninan Renji?
51 games by Rafael Ninan Renji 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.