Prepare against Rajasekhar Pentakota
United Kingdom · World #118,013 classical · FIDE ID 343114634
When preparing against Rajasekhar Pentakota, expect 1.d4 in 35% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (47% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 45 games by Rajasekhar Pentakota, covering Oct 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rajasekhar Pentakota's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rajasekhar Pentakota 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 | 1,926 | 1,926 | Nov 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,885 | 1,903 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,944 | 1,944 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 21 | 9 | 15 | 46.7% |
| As White | 23 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 39.1% |
| As Black | 22 | 12 | 4 | 6 | 54.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rajasekhar Pentakota's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rajasekhar Pentakota's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 8 | 34.8% | 56.3% |
| c4 | 7 | 30.4% | 42.9% |
| e4 | 6 | 26.1% | 41.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 8.7% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 35% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Pentakota usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Pentakota usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Pentakota usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 30% of White games, 42.9% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Pentakota usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Pentakota usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Pentakota usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 46.7% | 57.1% |
| d6 | 5 | 33.3% | 60.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 20.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 100.0% | 100.0% |
Rajasekhar Pentakota's chess games
All 45 games by Rajasekhar Pentakota in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2015 - 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: 21 wins, 9 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | English Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D13 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A91 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C02 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Mieses Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E60 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2022 | Hendrik Brackmann | 2,077 | chT1-BCF S5 (4NCL) online | B07 |
| Apr 2020 | Lucy Bennet-Stevens | 1,975 | chT2-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | E07 |
| May 2020 | Mark A Keady | 1,952 | chT3-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | A21 |
| Jun 2020 | Simeon Bott | 1,937 | chT3-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | A29 |
| Jan 2019 | Michael Luberto | 1,930 | chT-BCF 4S 1819 (4NCL) | E83 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT3-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,872 |
| chT-BCF 4S 1819 (4NCL) | 2019 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,006 |
| chT2-BCF S4 (4NCL) online | 2021 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,925 |
| chT1-BCF S5 (4NCL) online | 2022 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,047 |
| Witney Open A 10th | 2023 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,818 |
| 1st Witney Online Congress U2000 | 2020 | 5 | 3 | 1,887 |
| chT-BCF 3Sb 1920 (4NCL) | 2019 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,769 |
| chT4S-BCF 1920 (4NCL) | 2020 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,031 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rajasekhar Pentakota's chess games?
45 games by Rajasekhar Pentakota, from Oct 2015 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 Rajasekhar Pentakota has played.
What does Rajasekhar Pentakota play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Rajasekhar Pentakota opens with 1.d4 (35% of games), 1.c4 (30% of games), 1.e4 (26% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rajasekhar Pentakota answers 1...c5 (47% of games), 1...d6 (33% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Rajasekhar Pentakota play as White?
As White, Rajasekhar Pentakota's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rajasekhar Pentakota play as Black?
As Black, Rajasekhar Pentakota most often plays: Pirc Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Rajasekhar Pentakota's FIDE rating?
Rajasekhar Pentakota is currently rated 1,926 in classical chess, 1,885 in rapid and 1,944 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,926 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Rajasekhar Pentakota played?
Our database contains 45 games by Rajasekhar Pentakota, covering Oct 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 9 draws, 15 losses (46.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rajasekhar Pentakota?
45 games by Rajasekhar Pentakota 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.