Prepare against Raghav Venkat
United States · World #8,334 classical · FIDE ID 2096250
When preparing against Raghav Venkat, expect 1.e4 in 43% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (97%).
Our database contains 162 games by Raghav Venkat, covering Oct 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Raghav Venkat's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Raghav Venkat 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 | 2,199 | 2,247 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 163 | 60 | 53 | 50 | 36.8% |
| As White | 81 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 35.8% |
| As Black | 82 | 31 | 26 | 25 | 37.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Raghav Venkat's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Raghav Venkat's side.
First moves as White (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 35 | 43.2% | 52.9% |
| Nf3 | 23 | 28.4% | 60.9% |
| d4 | 17 | 21.0% | 55.9% |
| c4 | 5 | 6.2% | 10.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 43% of White games, 52.9% score
- …e5 (49% of these games) — Venkat usually continues Nf3 (47.1% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Venkat usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Venkat usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 28% of White games, 60.9% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Venkat usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Venkat usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Venkat usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 29 | 70.7% | 53.4% |
| e5 | 5 | 12.2% | 90.0% |
| c6 | 5 | 12.2% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 30 | 96.8% | 53.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
Raghav Venkat's chess games
All 162 games by Raghav Venkat in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2013 - 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: 60 wins, 53 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A35 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E02 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2020 | Evgeniy Najer | 2,648 | Titled Tue | E11 |
| Mar 2021 | Maksim Chigaev | 2,631 | Titled Tue | B23 |
| Mar 2021 | Praggnanandhaa R | 2,608 | Titled Tue | D00 |
| Feb 2021 | Sergei Azarov | 2,604 | Titled Tue | B33 |
| Mar 2021 | Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian | 2,554 | Titled Tue | E14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2021 | 42 | 22 | 2,409 |
| ch-North American U20 | 2020 | 10 | 4 | 2,050 |
| ch-IND U13 | 2023 | 10 | 8 | 1,843 |
| 50th World Open | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,119 |
| 48th World Open | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,158 |
| Charlotte CCCSA Spring IM-D | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 2,309 |
| 10th PNWCC Online Blitz JP | 2020 | 9 | 3 | 2,179 |
| Charlotte CCCSA Summer IM C | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 2,207 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Raghav Venkat's chess games?
162 games by Raghav Venkat, from Oct 2013 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 Venkat has played.
What does Raghav Venkat play on the first move as White?
Across 81 games with White in our database, Raghav Venkat opens with 1.e4 (43% of games), 1.Nf3 (28% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Raghav Venkat answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games), 1...c6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Raghav Venkat play as White?
As White, Raghav Venkat's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 81 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Raghav Venkat play as Black?
As Black, Raghav Venkat most often plays: Sicilian (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 82 games.
What is Raghav Venkat's FIDE rating?
Raghav Venkat is currently rated 2,199 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,247 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Raghav Venkat played?
Our database contains 162 games by Raghav Venkat, covering Oct 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 60 wins, 53 draws, 50 losses (36.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Raghav Venkat?
162 games by Raghav Venkat 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.