Prepare against Raghav Pathak
NLD · World #11,146 classical · FIDE ID 1084259
When preparing against Raghav Pathak, expect 1.e4 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (36% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (42%).
Our database contains 103 games by Raghav Pathak, covering Sep 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Raghav Pathak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Raghav Pathak 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 | 2,152 | 2,152 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,031 | 2,031 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,998 | 1,998 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 103 | 52 | 14 | 37 | 50.5% |
| As White | 51 | 31 | 5 | 15 | 60.8% |
| As Black | 52 | 21 | 9 | 22 | 40.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Raghav Pathak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Raghav Pathak's side.
First moves as White (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 38 | 74.5% | 64.5% |
| d4 | 7 | 13.7% | 57.1% |
| c4 | 6 | 11.8% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 75% of White games, 64.5% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Pathak usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Pathak usually continues d4 (57.1% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Pathak usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 57.1% score
- …d5 (71% of these games) — Pathak usually continues Bf4 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Pathak usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 12 | 36.4% | 54.2% |
| e6 | 10 | 30.3% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 9 | 27.3% | 55.6% |
| d5 | 2 | 6.1% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 41.7% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 33.3% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 25.0% | 33.3% |
Raghav Pathak's chess games
All 103 games by Raghav Pathak in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2021 - 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: 52 wins, 14 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Mara Jelica | 2,251 | Open Dutch Rapid Championship 2026 | C25 |
| Jun 2026 | Brookes,C | 2,208 | HWP Inholland 2026 | B76 |
| Apr 2026 | Boyd Leenen | 2,205 | Dutch Youth Championship 2026 | U14 | E97 |
| May 2026 | Michael Wunnink | 2,194 | Open Dutch Rapid Championship 2026 | C60 |
| Jun 2024 | Arthur Maters | 2,156 | 14th Eindhoven WLC Open | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helmond Rapid Open | 2024 | 16 | 8.5 | 2,066 |
| Wch U08 | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 1,117 |
| Dutch National Championship U12 | Jeugd | 2026 | 9 | 8 | 2,279 |
| Wch U08 Blitz | 2022 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,469 |
| Dutch Youth Championship 2026 | U14 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,146 |
| Open Dutch Rapid Championship 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,278 |
| Wch U08 Rapid | 2022 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,236 |
| European Youth Team Chess Championships 2026 | O12 | 2026 | 7 | 3 | 2,010 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Raghav Pathak's chess games?
103 games by Raghav Pathak, from Sep 2021 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 Raghav Pathak has played.
What does Raghav Pathak play on the first move as White?
Across 51 games with White in our database, Raghav Pathak opens with 1.e4 (75% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Raghav Pathak answers 1...c6 (36% of games), 1...e6 (30% of games), 1...e5 (27% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (42% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Raghav Pathak play as White?
As White, Raghav Pathak's most-played openings in our database are: London System (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 51 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Raghav Pathak play as Black?
As Black, Raghav Pathak most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 52 games.
What is Raghav Pathak's FIDE rating?
Raghav Pathak is currently rated 2,152 in classical chess, 2,031 in rapid and 1,998 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,152 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Raghav Pathak played?
Our database contains 103 games by Raghav Pathak, covering Sep 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 52 wins, 14 draws, 37 losses (50.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Raghav Pathak?
103 games by Raghav Pathak 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.