Prepare against Raman Vashisht-Pigem
United Kingdom · World #12,131 classical · FIDE ID 469734
When preparing against Raman Vashisht-Pigem, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (48%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Rossolimo as White, 40.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 178 games by Raman Vashisht-Pigem, covering Nov 2018 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Raman Vashisht-Pigem's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Raman Vashisht-Pigem 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 | 2,140 | 2,140 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,105 | 2,123 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,056 | 2,216 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 178 | 66 | 37 | 75 | 37.1% |
| As White | 88 | 37 | 19 | 32 | 42.0% |
| As Black | 90 | 29 | 18 | 43 | 32.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Raman Vashisht-Pigem's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Raman Vashisht-Pigem's side.
First moves as White (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 88 | 100.0% | 52.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 52.8% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Vashisht-Pigem usually continues Nf3 (56.6% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Vashisht-Pigem usually continues Nf3 (46.7% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Vashisht-Pigem usually continues d4 (54.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 32 | 80.0% | 34.4% |
| e6 | 7 | 17.5% | 35.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 48.1% | 42.3% |
| e6 | 12 | 44.4% | 41.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 7.4% | 75.0% |
Raman Vashisht-Pigem's chess games
All 178 games by Raman Vashisht-Pigem in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2018 - 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: 66 wins, 37 draws, 75 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 10 | 6/0/4 | 60.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 10 | 4/0/6 | 40.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A40 | English Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | John M Emms | 2,412 | 15th LCC Super Rapid | C50 |
| Jun 2025 | Davaademberel Nomin-Erdene | 2,293 | FIDE World Rapid Team | A03 |
| Aug 2026 | Jack Rudd | 2,252 | VI Mindsports Int Open | E47 |
| Jul 2024 | Robin Angst | 2,249 | ch-BCF Major | C41 |
| Jun 2025 | Gennadie Slavin | 2,207 | FIDE World Bl Team Pool D | C05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Rapidplay | 2025 | 21 | 11.5 | 2,082 |
| 3rd London Menchik Memorial Blitz Open | 2024 | 13 | 7 | 2,001 |
| British Rapidplay 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,111 |
| 111th ch-GBR Major Open | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 1,891 |
| ch-BCF Major | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,998 |
| Isle of Wight Masters | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,102 |
| Wightlink Int Masters | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,895 |
| 22nd Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2022 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,504 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Raman Vashisht-Pigem's chess games?
178 games by Raman Vashisht-Pigem, from Nov 2018 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 Raman Vashisht-Pigem has played.
What does Raman Vashisht-Pigem play on the first move as White?
Across 88 games with White in our database, Raman Vashisht-Pigem opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Raman Vashisht-Pigem answers 1...e5 (80% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (48% of games), 1...e6 (44% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games).
What openings does Raman Vashisht-Pigem play as White?
As White, Raman Vashisht-Pigem's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Rossolimo (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Italian Game (12 games, 41.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (11 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 88 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Raman Vashisht-Pigem play as Black?
As Black, Raman Vashisht-Pigem most often plays: Italian Game (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 90 games.
What is Raman Vashisht-Pigem's FIDE rating?
Raman Vashisht-Pigem is currently rated 2,140 in classical chess, 2,105 in rapid and 2,056 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,140 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Raman Vashisht-Pigem played?
Our database contains 178 games by Raman Vashisht-Pigem, covering Nov 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 66 wins, 37 draws, 75 losses (37.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Raman Vashisht-Pigem?
178 games by Raman Vashisht-Pigem 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.