Prepare against Raja Rithvik R
GM · India · World #463 classical · FIDE ID 35007394
When preparing against Raja Rithvik R, expect 1.d4 in 39% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as White, 46.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 242 games by Raja Rithvik R, covering Sep 2011 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Raja Rithvik R's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Raja Rithvik R 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 | 2,519 | 2,557 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,435 | 2,435 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,414 | 2,414 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 242 | 101 | 102 | 39 | 41.7% |
| As White | 122 | 52 | 56 | 14 | 42.6% |
| As Black | 120 | 49 | 46 | 25 | 40.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Raja Rithvik R's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Raja Rithvik R's side.
First moves as White (122 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 48 | 39.3% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 34 | 27.9% | 70.6% |
| c4 | 24 | 19.7% | 66.7% |
| e4 | 16 | 13.1% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 39% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — R usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — R usually continues c4 (64.7% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — R usually continues e4 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 28% of White games, 70.6% score
- …d5 (53% of these games) — R usually continues g3 (61.8% score)
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — R usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
- …Nc6 (3% of these games) — R usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 46 | 82.1% | 57.6% |
| e5 | 10 | 17.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 33 | 80.5% | 57.6% |
| d5 | 7 | 17.1% | 78.6% |
Raja Rithvik R's chess games
All 242 games by Raja Rithvik R in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - Sep 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: 101 wins, 102 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 18 | 9/6/3 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 15 | 7/5/3 | 46.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 26 | 14/6/6 | 53.8% |
| E04 | Catalan | 9 | 4/5/0 | 44.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Radoslaw Wojtaszek | 2,667 | World Blitz 2025 | A19 |
| May 2025 | A.R. Saleh Salem | 2,631 | Asian Individual | D37 |
| Dec 2024 | V Pranav | 2,621 | Qatar Masters Open | D37 |
| Dec 2025 | Mahammad Muradli | 2,581 | World Rapid 2025 | D78 |
| Dec 2025 | B. Adhiban | 2,557 | World Blitz 2025 | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Blitz 2025 | 2025 | 19 | 7.5 | 2,462 |
| World Rapid 2025 | 2025 | 13 | 6 | 2,486 |
| TCh-AUT 2025-26 | 2026 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,591 |
| ch-IND Rapid | 2025 | 11 | 8 | 2,424 |
| ch-IND Blitz | 2025 | 10 | 8 | 2,408 |
| 6th elllobregat Open | 2025 | 10 | 7 | 2,546 |
| IV Menorca Open A | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,562 |
| Fagernes GM Swiss Aut | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 2,524 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Raja Rithvik R's chess games?
242 games by Raja Rithvik R, from Sep 2011 to Sep 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 Raja Rithvik R has played.
What does Raja Rithvik R play on the first move as White?
Across 122 games with White in our database, Raja Rithvik R opens with 1.d4 (39% of games), 1.Nf3 (28% of games), 1.c4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Raja Rithvik R answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Raja Rithvik R play as White?
As White, Raja Rithvik R's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (18 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (15 games, 46.7% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 122 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Raja Rithvik R play as Black?
As Black, Raja Rithvik R most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (26 games, 53.8% win rate); Catalan (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Réti Opening (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 120 games.
What is Raja Rithvik R's FIDE rating?
Raja Rithvik R is currently rated 2,519 in classical chess, 2,435 in rapid and 2,414 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,557 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Raja Rithvik R played?
Our database contains 242 games by Raja Rithvik R, covering Sep 2011 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 101 wins, 102 draws, 39 losses (41.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Raja Rithvik R?
242 games by Raja Rithvik R 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.