Prepare against Rahul Babu
CM · United Kingdom · World #14,058 classical · FIDE ID 25625136
Our database contains 50 games by Rahul Babu, covering Mar 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Rahul Babu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rahul Babu 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 | 2,116 | 2,208 | Jan 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,977 | 1,977 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,860 | 1,903 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 14 | 6 | 30 | 28.0% |
| As White | 27 | 8 | 3 | 16 | 29.6% |
| As Black | 23 | 6 | 3 | 14 | 26.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rahul Babu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rahul Babu's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 77.8% | 40.5% |
| g3 | 5 | 18.5% | 20.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 78% of White games, 40.5% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Babu usually continues Nc3 (44.4% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Babu usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Babu usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.g3 — 19% of White games, 20.0% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Babu usually continues Bg2 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Babu usually continues Bg2 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Babu usually continues Bg2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 80.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 31.3% |
Rahul Babu's chess games
All 50 games by Rahul Babu in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2019 - 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: 14 wins, 6 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C82 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Barnes Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | Vasiliy Korchmar | 2,429 | Titled Tue Late | B23 |
| Mar 2025 | Alexander Katz | 2,377 | Titled Tue Late | C78 |
| Feb 2025 | Leandro Fabricio Campelo | 2,125 | Titled Tue Late | B48 |
| Jul 2024 | Liu,Tianyi (Jack) | 2,098 | Glorney Cup 2024 | B23 |
| Mar 2026 | Iwan Cave | 2,097 | 4NCL Div 2 2025-26 | B48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 28 | 8.5 | 1,995 |
| 4NCL Div 2 2025-26 | 2026 | 11 | 3 | 1,974 |
| 4NCL Div 2 2024-25 | 2025 | 8 | 4 | 2,113 |
| Glorney Cup 2024 | 2024 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,240 |
| County Championship Final | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,646 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rahul Babu's chess games?
50 games by Rahul Babu, from Mar 2019 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 Rahul Babu has played.
What does Rahul Babu play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Rahul Babu opens with 1.e4 (78% of games), 1.g3 (19% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rahul Babu answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Rahul Babu play as White?
As White, Rahul Babu's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Hungarian Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rahul Babu play as Black?
As Black, Rahul Babu most often plays: Sicilian: Taimanov (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Rahul Babu's FIDE rating?
Rahul Babu is currently rated 2,116 in classical chess, 1,977 in rapid and 1,860 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,208 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Rahul Babu played?
Our database contains 50 games by Rahul Babu, covering Mar 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 6 draws, 30 losses (28.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rahul Babu?
50 games by Rahul Babu 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.