Prepare against Rajat Makkar
IM · France · World #938 classical · FIDE ID 36016810
When preparing against Rajat Makkar, expect 1.d4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (66% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (58%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Italian Game as Black, 22.2% over 18 games.
Our database contains 860 games by Rajat Makkar, covering Aug 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Rajat Makkar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rajat Makkar 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 | 2,458 | 2,482 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,242 | 2,355 | Jun 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,284 | 2,302 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 860 | 376 | 183 | 301 | 43.7% |
| As White | 430 | 210 | 84 | 136 | 48.8% |
| As Black | 430 | 166 | 99 | 165 | 38.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rajat Makkar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rajat Makkar's side.
First moves as White (430 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 292 | 67.9% | 54.8% |
| Nf3 | 62 | 14.4% | 57.3% |
| e4 | 53 | 12.3% | 73.6% |
| c4 | 20 | 4.7% | 77.5% |
| a3 | 2 | 0.5% | 75.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 68% of White games, 54.8% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Makkar usually continues c4 (50.6% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Makkar usually continues c4 (54.9% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Makkar usually continues c4 (20.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 14% of White games, 57.3% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Makkar usually continues c4 (51.6% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Makkar usually continues e3 (65.0% score)
- …c5 (5% of these games) — Makkar usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (216 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 142 | 65.7% | 47.5% |
| c5 | 48 | 22.2% | 58.3% |
| c6 | 23 | 10.6% | 47.8% |
| e6 | 2 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (132 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 76 | 57.6% | 51.3% |
| Nf6 | 52 | 39.4% | 51.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Rajat Makkar's chess games
All 860 games by Rajat Makkar in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2013 - 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: 376 wins, 183 draws, 301 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E11 | Catalan | 64 | 30/9/25 | 46.9% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 46 | 19/10/17 | 41.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 36 | 20/5/11 | 55.6% |
| A13 | English Opening | 25 | 11/11/3 | 44.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 25 | 11/4/10 | 44.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 20 | 12/2/6 | 60.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 13 | 7/4/2 | 53.8% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 11 | 8/1/2 | 72.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 55 | 21/12/22 | 38.2% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 28 | 12/7/9 | 42.9% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 24 | 12/3/9 | 50.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 22 | 10/6/6 | 45.5% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 18 | 4/6/8 | 22.2% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 16 | 6/2/8 | 37.5% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 14 | 4/0/10 | 28.6% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 13 | 5/6/2 | 38.5% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 3/3/7 | 23.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | Murali Karthikeyan | 2,618 | Julius Baer Play In | E62 |
| Jan 2026 | Jon Ludvig Hammer | 2,606 | 53rd Rilton Cup 2025-26 | B12 |
| Mar 2026 | Max Warmerdam | 2,575 | Reykjavik Open 2026 | E60 |
| Apr 2024 | Vahap Sanal | 2,565 | 3rd Menorca Open | C50 |
| Aug 2023 | Pengxiang Zhang | 2,554 | Newcastle Northumbria Masters GM | A11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 163 | 60 | 2,172 |
| Chess.com Bullet Open 1 | 2020 | 19 | 8 | 2,220 |
| Wch U08 | 2015 | 18 | 10.5 | 1,409 |
| Newcastle Northumbria Masters GM | 2023 | 18 | 11 | 2,508 |
| ch-EU Union U08 | 2015 | 18 | 14 | 1,584 |
| Chess.com Bullet Open 2 | 2020 | 17 | 6 | 2,150 |
| World Youth Open U18 2024 | 2024 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,314 |
| Wch U16 | 2023 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,501 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Matthew J Wadsworth (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rajat Makkar's chess games?
860 games by Rajat Makkar, from Aug 2013 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 Rajat Makkar has played.
What does Rajat Makkar play on the first move as White?
Across 430 games with White in our database, Rajat Makkar opens with 1.d4 (68% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rajat Makkar answers 1...e5 (66% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (58% of games), 1...Nf6 (39% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games).
What openings does Rajat Makkar play as White?
As White, Rajat Makkar's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (64 games, 46.9% win rate); King's Indian Defense (46 games, 41.3% win rate); Indian Defense (36 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 430 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rajat Makkar play as Black?
As Black, Rajat Makkar most often plays: Slav Defense (55 games, 38.2% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (28 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian (24 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 430 games.
What is Rajat Makkar's FIDE rating?
Rajat Makkar is currently rated 2,458 in classical chess, 2,242 in rapid and 2,284 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,482 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Rajat Makkar played?
Our database contains 860 games by Rajat Makkar, covering Aug 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 376 wins, 183 draws, 301 losses (43.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rajat Makkar?
860 games by Rajat Makkar 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.