Prepare against Rian Raja
United States · World #82,290 classical · FIDE ID 150097930
When preparing against Rian Raja, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 34 games by Rian Raja, covering Apr 2024 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Rian Raja's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rian Raja 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 | 1,783 | 1,783 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,758 | 1,758 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 24 | 4 | 6 | 70.6% |
| As White | 17 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 82.4% |
| As Black | 17 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 58.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rian Raja's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rian Raja's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 17 | 100.0% | 85.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 85.3% score
- …d5 (71% of these games) — Raja usually continues c4 (77.3% score)
- …Nf6 (24% of these games) — Raja usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Raja usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
Rian Raja's chess games
All 34 games by Rian Raja in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2024 - 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: 24 wins, 4 draws, 6 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% | |
| Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% | |
| Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% | |
| English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% | |
| Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% | |
| Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% | |
| Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% | |
| Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Shanna Wu | 1,708 | 2025 Washington Class Championships | — |
| Dec 2025 | Yash Syal | 1,672 | 2025 Washington Winter Classic | Dasher U1800 | — |
| May 2026 | Moinuddin Mohammed | 1,664 | 2026 Washington Open | Premier U1800 | — |
| Nov 2025 | Terrick Evin | 1,633 | 2025 Washington Class Championships | — |
| Dec 2025 | Johnny Tan | 1,628 | 2025 Washington Winter Classic | Dasher U1800 | — |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Washington Winter Classic | Dasher U1800 | 2025 | 5 | 4 | 1,864 |
| Washington State Scholastic Chess Championships 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 1,722 |
| 2025 Washington Class Championships | 2025 | 5 | 4 | 1,914 |
| 2026 Washington Open | Premier U1800 | 2026 | 4 | 3.5 | 1,934 |
| 2026 Intermat Candidates Chess Tournament | 6th - 10th Grade | 2026 | 3 | 2.5 | 1,810 |
| 2026 Washington Presidents Cup | Kennedy Open | 2026 | 3 | 1 | 1,826 |
| 2025 Seattle Seafair Open | Premier U1600 | 2025 | 3 | 3 | 1,738 |
| 2025 Washington Womens Championship & Washington Challengers Cup | Praggnanandhaa U1700 | 2025 | 3 | 3 | 1,800 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rian Raja's chess games?
34 games by Rian Raja, from Apr 2024 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 Rian Raja has played.
What does Rian Raja play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Rian Raja opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rian Raja answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Rian Raja play as White?
As White, Rian Raja's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Gambit Declined (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rian Raja play as Black?
As Black, Rian Raja most often plays: Italian Game: Classical Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Rian Raja's FIDE rating?
Rian Raja is currently rated 1,783 in classical chess and 1,758 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,783 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Rian Raja played?
Our database contains 34 games by Rian Raja, covering Apr 2024 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 4 draws, 6 losses (70.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rian Raja?
34 games by Rian Raja 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.