Prepare against Rahul Srivatshav P
GM · India · World #861 classical · FIDE ID 25059653
When preparing against Rahul Srivatshav P, expect 1.d4 in 40% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (91%).
Our database contains 62 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 | 62 | 27 | 26 | 9 | 43.5% |
| As White | 30 | 15 | 11 | 4 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 32 | 12 | 15 | 5 | 37.5% |
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 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 12 | 40.0% | 58.3% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 30.0% | 72.2% |
| c4 | 9 | 30.0% | 77.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 40% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (92% of these games) — P usually continues c4 (68.8% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — P usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 30% of White games, 72.2% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — P usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — P usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — P usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 52.9% | 61.1% |
| c5 | 8 | 47.1% | 43.8% |
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 62 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: 27 wins, 26 draws, 9 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A09 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E06 | Catalan | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 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% |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
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 |
| Nov 2025 | J Sarkar | 2,274 | US Chess Masters 2025 | E71 |
| Aug 2025 | Nitesh Cherukuri | 2,253 | 12th Washington Int | B45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13th NY Int. Super Swiss | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,450 |
| Pan-Am Intercollegiate | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,376 |
| 12th Washington Int | 2025 | 8 | 7 | 2,655 |
| US Chess Masters 2025 | 2025 | 8 | 5 | 2,402 |
| 125th US Open | 2025 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,232 |
| National Open 2024 | 2024 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,509 |
| US Chess Masters 2024 | 2024 | 5 | 2 | 2,373 |
| Texas Collegiate Finals | 2025 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,381 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rahul Srivatshav P's chess games?
62 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 30 games with White in our database, Rahul Srivatshav P opens with 1.d4 (40% of games), 1.Nf3 (30% of games), 1.c4 (30% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rahul Srivatshav P answers 1...e6 (53% of games), 1...c5 (47% 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 (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 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 32 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 62 games by Rahul Srivatshav P, covering Jan 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 26 draws, 9 losses (43.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rahul Srivatshav P?
62 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.