Prepare against Raj Bhopal
United Kingdom · World #26,591 classical · FIDE ID 2404443
Our database contains 155 games by Raj Bhopal, covering Aug 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Raj Bhopal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Raj Bhopal 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 | 2,007 | 2,108 | Apr 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,869 | 1,929 | Nov 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,912 | 2,077 | Jun 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 155 | 61 | 37 | 57 | 39.4% |
| As White | 70 | 25 | 17 | 28 | 35.7% |
| As Black | 85 | 36 | 20 | 29 | 42.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Raj Bhopal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Raj Bhopal's side.
First moves as White (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 31 | 44.3% | 53.2% |
| d4 | 22 | 31.4% | 43.2% |
| Nf3 | 17 | 24.3% | 44.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 44% of White games, 53.2% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Bhopal usually continues Nf3 (65.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Bhopal usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Bhopal usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 31% of White games, 43.2% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Bhopal usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Bhopal usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Bhopal usually continues d5 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 22 | 51.2% | 65.9% |
| d5 | 17 | 39.5% | 58.8% |
| g6 | 4 | 9.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 10 | 43.5% | 60.0% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 39.1% | 55.6% |
| d5 | 3 | 13.0% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
Raj Bhopal's chess games
All 155 games by Raj Bhopal in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2012 - Jul 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: 61 wins, 37 draws, 57 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 10 | 4/0/6 | 40.0% |
| D02 | London System | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 15 | 8/3/4 | 53.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | Vl Jansa | 2,267 | World Senior Teams +65 | B08 |
| Nov 2019 | Leon Lederman | 2,243 | 29th Wch Seniors 65 | A47 |
| Apr 2019 | Vladimir Shushpanov | 2,180 | WchT Seniors 65 | B28 |
| Jul 2012 | Martin Villwock | 2,176 | 119th ch-SCO | A47 |
| Sep 2023 | Russell G Granat | 2,171 | WchT Seniors 50 | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2024 | 15 | 9 | 2,105 |
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2023 | 12 | 6 | 2,072 |
| 28th Wch Seniors 65 | 2018 | 11 | 5 | 1,793 |
| 29th Wch Seniors 65 | 2019 | 10 | 5 | 2,114 |
| 122nd ch-SCO | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,086 |
| 15th chT-EU Seniors | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,144 |
| 119th ch-SCO | 2012 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,162 |
| ch-Commonwealth | 2014 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,006 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Raj Bhopal's chess games?
155 games by Raj Bhopal, from Aug 2012 to Jul 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 Raj Bhopal has played.
What does Raj Bhopal play on the first move as White?
Across 70 games with White in our database, Raj Bhopal opens with 1.e4 (44% of games), 1.d4 (31% of games), 1.Nf3 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Raj Bhopal answers 1...c5 (51% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (43% of games), 1...Nf6 (39% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Raj Bhopal play as White?
As White, Raj Bhopal's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); London System (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 70 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Raj Bhopal play as Black?
As Black, Raj Bhopal most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (15 games, 53.3% win rate); Dutch Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 70.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 85 games.
What is Raj Bhopal's FIDE rating?
Raj Bhopal is currently rated 2,007 in classical chess, 1,869 in rapid and 1,912 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,108 (Apr 2013).
How many games has Raj Bhopal played?
Our database contains 155 games by Raj Bhopal, covering Aug 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 61 wins, 37 draws, 57 losses (39.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Raj Bhopal?
155 games by Raj Bhopal 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.