Prepare against Ritesh Mahajan
Hong Kong SAR China · World #103,457 classical · FIDE ID 6002170
When preparing against Ritesh Mahajan, expect 1.d4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (68% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (85%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Pawn Game as White, 57.9% over 38 games.
Our database contains 100 games by Ritesh Mahajan, covering Apr 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ritesh Mahajan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ritesh Mahajan 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 | 1,719 | 1,729 | Jan 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,752 | 1,804 | Oct 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,672 | 1,821 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 100 | 44 | 6 | 50 | 44.0% |
| As White | 48 | 27 | 2 | 19 | 56.3% |
| As Black | 52 | 17 | 4 | 31 | 32.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ritesh Mahajan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ritesh Mahajan's side.
First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 47 | 97.9% | 59.6% |
| d3 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 59.6% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Mahajan usually continues e3 (55.0% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Mahajan usually continues e3 (59.4% score)
- …c6 (4% of these games) — Mahajan usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d3 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Mahajan usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 21 | 67.7% | 42.9% |
| c6 | 6 | 19.4% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 6.5% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 11 | 84.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
Ritesh Mahajan's chess games
All 100 games by Ritesh Mahajan in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2014 - 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: 44 wins, 6 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 38 | 22/1/15 | 57.9% |
| A40 | English Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D01 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Mieses Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2015 | Edgardo Borigas | 1,908 | Hong Kong Open | D02 |
| Feb 2016 | Joseph Chun-him Wong | 1,842 | ch-Hong Kong prel | D02 |
| Oct 2014 | Dennis Wan | 1,839 | Hong Kong Open | D00 |
| Mar 2013 | David Garceran Nieuwenburg | 1,832 | ch-Hong Kong qual | A45 |
| Feb 2014 | Purna Ram Senehang Limbu | 1,785 | ch-Hong Kong prel | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Hong Kong prel | 2018 | 34 | 17 | 1,673 |
| Hong Kong Open | 2023 | 22 | 10 | 1,809 |
| ch-Hong Kong Open | 2015 | 17 | 8 | 1,733 |
| FIDE World Team Amateur Rapid Chess Cup 2026 - Pool A | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 1,717 |
| Hong Kong Jolimark Open | 2017 | 8 | 3 | 1,461 |
| ch-Hong Kong qual | 2013 | 6 | 2 | 1,577 |
| chT-Hong Kong | 2017 | 4 | 3 | 1,710 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ritesh Mahajan's chess games?
100 games by Ritesh Mahajan, from Apr 2014 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 Ritesh Mahajan has played.
What does Ritesh Mahajan play on the first move as White?
Across 48 games with White in our database, Ritesh Mahajan opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.d3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ritesh Mahajan answers 1...e6 (68% of games), 1...c6 (19% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (85% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games).
What openings does Ritesh Mahajan play as White?
As White, Ritesh Mahajan's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (38 games, 57.9% win rate); English Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ritesh Mahajan play as Black?
As Black, Ritesh Mahajan most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (7 games, 42.9% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 52 games.
What is Ritesh Mahajan's FIDE rating?
Ritesh Mahajan is currently rated 1,719 in classical chess, 1,752 in rapid and 1,672 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,729 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Ritesh Mahajan played?
Our database contains 100 games by Ritesh Mahajan, covering Apr 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 6 draws, 50 losses (44.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ritesh Mahajan?
100 games by Ritesh Mahajan 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.