Prepare against Ragul Pillay
CM · Seychelles · World #141,252 classical · FIDE ID 9800174
When preparing against Ragul Pillay, expect 1.d4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (68% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (42%).
Our database contains 83 games by Ragul Pillay, covering Mar 2011 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Ragul Pillay's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ragul Pillay 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 | 1,618 | 1,633 | Sep 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,627 | 1,627 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,627 | 1,627 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 17 | 11 | 55 | 20.5% |
| As White | 40 | 10 | 5 | 25 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 43 | 7 | 6 | 30 | 16.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ragul Pillay's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ragul Pillay's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 34 | 85.0% | 30.9% |
| e4 | 6 | 15.0% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 85% of White games, 30.9% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Pillay usually continues c4 (27.8% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Pillay usually continues c4 (44.4% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Pillay usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 15% of White games, 33.3% score
- …e5 (67% of these games) — Pillay usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Pillay usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Pillay usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 68.0% | 29.4% |
| e5 | 8 | 32.0% | 12.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 41.7% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 41.7% | 30.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Ragul Pillay's chess games
All 83 games by Ragul Pillay in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2011 - Oct 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: 17 wins, 11 draws, 55 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A53 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2014 | Hassan S Al Mutairi | 2,075 | Olympiad-41 | D02 |
| Sep 2026 | Ali Al-Ghasra | 1,991 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | E00 |
| Sep 2024 | Sanjay Gumireddy | 1,907 | Olympiad-45 | A58 |
| Aug 2021 | Wing Ki Kwong | 1,876 | Online Olym Div4 A | D85 |
| Aug 2014 | Gary Cooper | 1,844 | Olympiad-41 | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,746 |
| Online Olym Div4 A | 2021 | 11 | 3 | 1,668 |
| Olympiad-43 | 2018 | 11 | 1.5 | 1,597 |
| Olympiad-45 | 2024 | 11 | 3 | 1,749 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,703 |
| Olympiad-41 | 2014 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,854 |
| Africa zt 4.4 Open | 2024 | 7 | 2 | 1,643 |
| Mombasa zt 4.2 | 2019 | 7 | 2 | 1,758 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ragul Pillay's chess games?
83 games by Ragul Pillay, from Mar 2011 to Oct 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 Ragul Pillay has played.
What does Ragul Pillay play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Ragul Pillay opens with 1.d4 (85% of games), 1.e4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ragul Pillay answers 1...c5 (68% of games), 1...e5 (32% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (42% of games), 1...d5 (42% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games).
What openings does Ragul Pillay play as White?
As White, Ragul Pillay's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ragul Pillay play as Black?
As Black, Ragul Pillay most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Ragul Pillay's FIDE rating?
Ragul Pillay is currently rated 1,618 in classical chess, 1,627 in rapid and 1,627 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,633 (Sep 2024).
How many games has Ragul Pillay played?
Our database contains 83 games by Ragul Pillay, covering Mar 2011 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 11 draws, 55 losses (20.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ragul Pillay?
83 games by Ragul Pillay 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.