Prepare against Rishi Vijayakumar
FM · United Kingdom · World #1,933 classical · FIDE ID 2408953
When preparing against Rishi Vijayakumar, expect 1.d4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (95%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense as Black, 19.4% over 31 games.
Our database contains 618 games by Rishi Vijayakumar, covering Mar 2020 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Rishi Vijayakumar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rishi Vijayakumar 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 | 2,387 | 2,387 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,222 | 2,222 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,392 | 2,399 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 618 | 244 | 159 | 215 | 39.5% |
| As White | 301 | 134 | 72 | 95 | 44.5% |
| As Black | 317 | 110 | 87 | 120 | 34.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rishi Vijayakumar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rishi Vijayakumar's side.
First moves as White (301 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 220 | 73.1% | 53.4% |
| h3 | 47 | 15.6% | 66.0% |
| Nf3 | 17 | 5.6% | 58.8% |
| e4 | 14 | 4.7% | 67.9% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 73% of White games, 53.4% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Vijayakumar usually continues c4 (50.8% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Vijayakumar usually continues c4 (61.6% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Vijayakumar usually continues e4 (16.7% score)
- 1.h3 — 16% of White games, 66.0% score
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Vijayakumar usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Vijayakumar usually continues e4 (73.1% score)
- …Nf6 (11% of these games) — Vijayakumar usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (152 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 105 | 69.1% | 51.9% |
| c6 | 31 | 20.4% | 51.6% |
| e6 | 7 | 4.6% | 42.9% |
| Nc6 | 5 | 3.3% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 2.0% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (102 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 97 | 95.1% | 48.5% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Rishi Vijayakumar's chess games
All 618 games by Rishi Vijayakumar in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2020 - 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: 244 wins, 159 draws, 215 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Clemenz Opening | 47 | 28/6/13 | 59.6% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 45 | 16/12/17 | 35.6% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 27 | 10/8/9 | 37.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 19 | 6/5/8 | 31.6% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense | 15 | 7/5/3 | 46.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 12 | 4/6/2 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 2/1/8 | 18.2% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 31 | 6/15/10 | 19.4% |
| E06 | Catalan | 27 | 9/9/9 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 26 | 11/8/7 | 42.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 17 | 7/3/7 | 41.2% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 16 | 10/0/6 | 62.5% |
| A34 | English Opening | 15 | 4/2/9 | 26.7% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 15 | 4/8/3 | 26.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Milosz Szpar | 2,523 | VI Mindsports Int Open | E11 |
| Sep 2026 | Rishi Sardana | 2,518 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | A46 |
| Jan 2026 | Ilia Iljiushenok | 2,518 | Titled Tue | A00 |
| Aug 2025 | Brandon G I Clarke | 2,491 | 111th ch-GBR | E73 |
| Nov 2025 | Svyatoslav Bazakutsa | 2,478 | UK Open Blitz Open Final | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 168 | 85 | 2,260 |
| UK Open Blitz Open Final | 2025 | 30 | 15.5 | 2,332 |
| British Rapidplay | 2025 | 22 | 14.5 | 2,187 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 18 | 11 | 2,221 |
| 25th ch-EUR Indiv | 2025 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,387 |
| 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,255 |
| Wch U12 | 2022 | 10 | 6.5 | 1,708 |
| 5th elllobregat Open | 2024 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,208 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rishi Vijayakumar's chess games?
618 games by Rishi Vijayakumar, from Mar 2020 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 Rishi Vijayakumar has played.
What does Rishi Vijayakumar play on the first move as White?
Across 301 games with White in our database, Rishi Vijayakumar opens with 1.d4 (73% of games), 1.h3 (16% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rishi Vijayakumar answers 1...e5 (69% of games), 1...c6 (20% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games).
What openings does Rishi Vijayakumar play as White?
As White, Rishi Vijayakumar's most-played openings in our database are: Clemenz Opening (47 games, 59.6% win rate); Indian Defense (45 games, 35.6% win rate); Slav Defense (27 games, 37.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 301 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rishi Vijayakumar play as Black?
As Black, Rishi Vijayakumar most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (31 games, 19.4% win rate); Catalan (27 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (26 games, 42.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 317 games.
What is Rishi Vijayakumar's FIDE rating?
Rishi Vijayakumar is currently rated 2,387 in classical chess, 2,222 in rapid and 2,392 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,387 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Rishi Vijayakumar played?
Our database contains 618 games by Rishi Vijayakumar, covering Mar 2020 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 244 wins, 159 draws, 215 losses (39.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rishi Vijayakumar?
618 games by Rishi Vijayakumar 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.