Prepare against Rithwik Mathur
United States · World #13,137 classical · FIDE ID 30913667
Our database contains 121 games by Rithwik Mathur, covering Oct 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rithwik Mathur's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rithwik Mathur 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 | 2,127 | 2,191 | Sep 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,011 | 2,011 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 121 | 35 | 20 | 66 | 28.9% |
| As White | 60 | 18 | 8 | 34 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 61 | 17 | 12 | 32 | 27.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rithwik Mathur's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rithwik Mathur's side.
First moves as White (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 44 | 73.3% | 34.1% |
| e4 | 10 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 8.3% | 20.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 73% of White games, 34.1% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Mathur usually continues Nf3 (36.8% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Mathur usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Mathur usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 17% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (40% of these games) — Mathur usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Mathur usually continues a3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Mathur usually continues Bc4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 16 | 55.2% | 43.8% |
| c5 | 9 | 31.0% | 38.9% |
| e6 | 3 | 10.3% | 16.7% |
| h6 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 94.1% | 40.6% |
| f5 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Rithwik Mathur's chess games
All 121 games by Rithwik Mathur in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2015 - Jul 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: 35 wins, 20 draws, 66 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 17 | 2/2/13 | 11.8% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 12 | 3/0/9 | 25.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D90 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A47 | English Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| B67 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2020 | Mateusz Bartel | 2,648 | Titled Tue | B13 |
| Jun 2020 | Rainer Buhmann | 2,580 | Titled Tue | D35 |
| Jul 2018 | Gabriel Flom | 2,512 | 12th Philadelphia International Open | D00 |
| Jun 2020 | Gombosuren Munkhgal | 2,501 | Titled Tue | C00 |
| Apr 2024 | Axel Delorme | 2,487 | Titled Tue Late | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 76 | 22 | 2,069 |
| 117th US Open | 2016 | 11 | 8 | 2,215 |
| 11th Saint Louis SPICE Cup Open | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,180 |
| 26th Denker Memorial | 2020 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,224 |
| Wisconsin Int | 2017 | 6 | 2 | 2,109 |
| 26th Chicago Open | 2017 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,167 |
| 120th US Denker Open | 2019 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,308 |
| 12th Philadelphia International Open | 2018 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,353 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rithwik Mathur's chess games?
121 games by Rithwik Mathur, from Oct 2015 to Jul 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 Rithwik Mathur has played.
What does Rithwik Mathur play on the first move as White?
Across 60 games with White in our database, Rithwik Mathur opens with 1.d4 (73% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rithwik Mathur answers 1...e5 (55% of games), 1...c5 (31% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...f5 (6% of games).
What openings does Rithwik Mathur play as White?
As White, Rithwik Mathur's most-played openings in our database are: London System (17 games, 11.8% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 60 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rithwik Mathur play as Black?
As Black, Rithwik Mathur most often plays: Indian Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 61 games.
What is Rithwik Mathur's FIDE rating?
Rithwik Mathur is currently rated 2,127 in classical chess and 2,011 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,191 (Sep 2018).
How many games has Rithwik Mathur played?
Our database contains 121 games by Rithwik Mathur, covering Oct 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 20 draws, 66 losses (28.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rithwik Mathur?
121 games by Rithwik Mathur 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.