Prepare against Rahul Srivatshav P
GM · India · World #861 classical · FIDE ID 25059653
When preparing against Rahul Srivatshav P, expect 1.d4 in 38% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (91%).
Our database contains 71 games by Rahul Srivatshav P, covering Jan 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Rahul Srivatshav P's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rahul Srivatshav P 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 | 2,466 | 2,501 | Oct 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,392 | 2,392 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,370 | 2,392 | Nov 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 33 | 29 | 9 | 46.5% |
| As White | 34 | 16 | 14 | 4 | 47.1% |
| As Black | 37 | 17 | 15 | 5 | 45.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rahul Srivatshav P's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rahul Srivatshav P's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 13 | 38.2% | 57.7% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 32.4% | 72.7% |
| c4 | 10 | 29.4% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 38% of White games, 57.7% score
- …Nf6 (92% of these games) — P usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — P usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 32% of White games, 72.7% score
- …d5 (55% of these games) — P usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — P usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — P usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 11 | 55.0% | 68.2% |
| c5 | 9 | 45.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 90.9% | 80.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
Rahul Srivatshav P's chess games
All 71 games by Rahul Srivatshav P in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2011 - 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: 33 wins, 29 draws, 9 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A09 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | David Brodsky | 2,539 | 12th Washington Int | A37 |
| Aug 2025 | Hedinn Steingrimsson | 2,492 | 12th Washington Int | E73 |
| Aug 2025 | Rachael Li | 2,334 | 12th Washington Int | A37 |
| Aug 2026 | Richard Bitoon | 2,310 | 126th US Open 2026 | A16 |
| Nov 2025 | Justin Sarkar | 2,274 | US Chess Masters 2025 | E71 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 126th US Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,454 |
| 13th NY Int. Super Swiss | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,450 |
| Pan-Am Intercollegiate | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,376 |
| US Chess Masters 2025 | 2025 | 8 | 5 | 2,402 |
| 125th US Open | 2025 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,232 |
| 12th Washington Int | 2025 | 8 | 7 | 2,655 |
| National Open 2024 | 2024 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,509 |
| US Chess Masters 2024 | 2024 | 5 | 2 | 2,373 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rahul Srivatshav P's chess games?
71 games by Rahul Srivatshav P, from Jan 2011 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 Srivatshav P has played.
What does Rahul Srivatshav P play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Rahul Srivatshav P opens with 1.d4 (38% of games), 1.Nf3 (32% of games), 1.c4 (29% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rahul Srivatshav P answers 1...e6 (55% of games), 1...c5 (45% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Rahul Srivatshav P play as White?
As White, Rahul Srivatshav P's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rahul Srivatshav P play as Black?
As Black, Rahul Srivatshav P most often plays: Sicilian: Four Knights (6 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Classical Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Rahul Srivatshav P's FIDE rating?
Rahul Srivatshav P is currently rated 2,466 in classical chess, 2,392 in rapid and 2,370 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,501 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Rahul Srivatshav P played?
Our database contains 71 games by Rahul Srivatshav P, covering Jan 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 29 draws, 9 losses (46.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rahul Srivatshav P?
71 games by Rahul Srivatshav P 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.