Prepare against Raghav V
FM · India · World #3,242 classical · FIDE ID 25922475
When preparing against Raghav V, expect 1.e4 in 52% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%).
Our database contains 127 games by Raghav V, covering May 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Raghav V's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Raghav V 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 | 2,329 | 2,357 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,037 | 2,037 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,211 | 2,249 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 127 | 49 | 22 | 56 | 38.6% |
| As White | 61 | 25 | 13 | 23 | 41.0% |
| As Black | 66 | 24 | 9 | 33 | 36.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Raghav V's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Raghav V's side.
First moves as White (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 32 | 52.5% | 43.8% |
| c4 | 21 | 34.4% | 61.9% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 9.8% | 58.3% |
| f3 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 52% of White games, 43.8% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — V usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — V usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (19% of these games) — V usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 34% of White games, 61.9% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — V usually continues Nc3 (56.3% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — V usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (19% of these games) — V usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 43.3% | 53.8% |
| e5 | 11 | 36.7% | 27.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 10.0% | 16.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 88.9% | 56.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
Raghav V's chess games
All 127 games by Raghav V in the Chess.ceo database (May 2018 - 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: 49 wins, 22 draws, 56 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A35 | English Opening | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A15 | English Opening | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Yifan Hou | 2,633 | ch-Paris IdF Masters | B32 |
| Jul 2026 | Boyer,Mahel | 2,492 | 30th J-C Loubatiere Open | A45 |
| Jul 2025 | Panesar Vedant | 2,462 | ch-Paris IdF Masters | B56 |
| May 2026 | Muthaiah AL | 2,448 | Sardinia World Open A | B12 |
| May 2026 | Adelard Bai | 2,436 | Sardinia World Open A | D85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 34 | 14 | 2,184 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 12 | 3 | 2,015 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 16th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,273 |
| 41st Muensterland Open | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 2,104 |
| Grand Hotel Kielce Open | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,323 |
| 34th Tamil Nadu IM | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,193 |
| 30th J-C Loubatiere Open | 2026 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,405 |
| 3rd Munich Whitsun Open A | 2025 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,312 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Raghav V's chess games?
127 games by Raghav V, from May 2018 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 V has played.
What does Raghav V play on the first move as White?
Across 61 games with White in our database, Raghav V opens with 1.e4 (52% of games), 1.c4 (34% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Raghav V answers 1...c5 (43% of games), 1...e5 (37% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games).
What openings does Raghav V play as White?
As White, Raghav V's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 61 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Raghav V play as Black?
As Black, Raghav V most often plays: English Opening (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 66 games.
What is Raghav V's FIDE rating?
Raghav V is currently rated 2,329 in classical chess, 2,037 in rapid and 2,211 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,357 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Raghav V played?
Our database contains 127 games by Raghav V, covering May 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 49 wins, 22 draws, 56 losses (38.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Raghav V?
127 games by Raghav V 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.