Prepare against Rajarishi Karthi
CM · India · World #11,608 classical · FIDE ID 5092523
When preparing against Rajarishi Karthi, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 79 games by Rajarishi Karthi, covering Sep 2009 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Rajarishi Karthi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rajarishi Karthi 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 | 2,147 | 2,273 | Apr 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,079 | 2,145 | Sep 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,136 | 2,196 | Oct 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 17 | 34 | 28 | 21.5% |
| As White | 38 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 34.2% |
| As Black | 41 | 4 | 21 | 16 | 9.8% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2008-2026): 1,301 rated games against 1,030 different opponents, across 140 events in 5 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 979 | 516 | 213 | 250 | 52.7% | 1,836 | 1,928 | 27 |
| Rapid | 45 | 30 | 7 | 8 | 66.7% | 1,633 | 1,824 | 9 |
| Blitz | 43 | 30 | 3 | 10 | 69.8% | 1,940 | 2,121 | 6 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 419 | 87 | 122 | 210 | 20.8% |
| Against lower-rated | 714 | 510 | 135 | 69 | 71.4% |
Wins over titled players: 20 vs GM · 19 vs IM · 45 vs FM · 22 vs CM · 3 vs WGM · 6 vs WIM · 12 vs WFM · 7 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
5 tournament wins from 136 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 17 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 1,834 | 2,093 |
| 2025 | 20 | 7 | 9 | 4 | 2,131 | 2,191 |
| 2024 | 69 | 36 | 16 | 17 | 1,882 | 1,988 |
| 2023 | 60 | 39 | 15 | 6 | 1,702 | 1,916 |
| 2022 | 78 | 35 | 31 | 12 | 1,967 | 2,074 |
| 2021 | 28 | 13 | 6 | 9 | 2,140 | 2,197 |
| 2020 | 15 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 2,289 | 2,422 |
| 2019 | 116 | 74 | 17 | 25 | 1,872 | 2,039 |
| 2018 | 34 | 17 | 11 | 6 | 1,884 | 2,013 |
| 2017 | 53 | 34 | 9 | 10 | 1,742 | 1,919 |
| 2016 | 65 | 39 | 15 | 11 | 1,788 | 1,960 |
| 2015 | 110 | 64 | 29 | 17 | 1,825 | 1,994 |
| 2014 | 51 | 31 | 15 | 5 | 1,732 | 1,932 |
| 2013 | 73 | 44 | 15 | 14 | 1,760 | 1,918 |
| 2012 | 179 | 96 | 31 | 52 | 1,788 | 1,865 |
| 2011 | 125 | 64 | 24 | 37 | 1,792 | 1,823 |
| 2010 | 127 | 61 | 17 | 49 | 1,827 | 1,719 |
| 2009 | 71 | 26 | 20 | 25 | 1,777 | 1,634 |
| 2008 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 1,797 | 1,397 |
Where Rajarishi Karthi has played
India (122) · Spain (12) · United Arab Emirates (3) · Hungary (2) · Thailand (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rajarishi Karthi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rajarishi Karthi's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 38 | 100.0% | 51.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 51.3% score
- …Nf6 (66% of these games) — Karthi usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Karthi usually continues c4 (38.9% score)
- …d6 (3% of these games) — Karthi usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 23 | 100.0% | 32.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Rajarishi Karthi's chess games
All 79 games by Rajarishi Karthi in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - Oct 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: 17 wins, 34 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A44 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 0/7/5 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 10 | 0/5/5 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| E05 | Catalan | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C03 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D60 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2020 | Maciej Klekowski | 2,515 | 31st Roquetas de Mar Open | E27 |
| Apr 2025 | Ayush Sharma | 2,485 | 2nd Namma Bengaluru Open | E20 |
| Jan 2020 | Jose Camacho Collados | 2,419 | 31st Roquetas de Mar Open | D86 |
| Apr 2015 | Sergei Beshukov | 2,416 | 17th Dubai Open | A07 |
| Jan 2025 | Alexei Fedorov | 2,409 | 15th Chennai Open | C19 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest FS02 IM | 2022 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,244 |
| 17th Dubai Open | 2015 | 7 | 3 | 2,361 |
| 9th Sitges Sunway Open | 2022 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,193 |
| Budapest Vezerkepzo IM Winter | 2022 | 6 | 4 | 2,388 |
| 1st Bangalore Open A | 2024 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,324 |
| Benidorm Open A | 2021 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,379 |
| 33rd Roquetas de Mar Open | 2022 | 5 | 2 | 2,372 |
| 31st Roquetas de Mar Open | 2020 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,604 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rajarishi Karthi's chess games?
79 games by Rajarishi Karthi, from Sep 2009 to Oct 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 Rajarishi Karthi has played.
What does Rajarishi Karthi play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Rajarishi Karthi opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rajarishi Karthi answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Rajarishi Karthi play as White?
As White, Rajarishi Karthi's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rajarishi Karthi play as Black?
As Black, Rajarishi Karthi most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (12 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Rajarishi Karthi's FIDE rating?
Rajarishi Karthi is currently rated 2,147 in classical chess, 2,079 in rapid and 2,136 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,273 (Apr 2022).
How many games has Rajarishi Karthi played?
Our database contains 79 games by Rajarishi Karthi, covering Sep 2009 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 34 draws, 28 losses (21.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rajarishi Karthi?
79 games by Rajarishi Karthi 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.