Prepare against Rittesh Muraley
MYS · World #37,456 classical · FIDE ID 35814772
When preparing against Rittesh Muraley, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%).
Our database contains 33 games by Rittesh Muraley, covering Apr 2022 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Rittesh Muraley's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rittesh Muraley 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 | 1,948 | 2,119 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,002 | 2,075 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,872 | 1,988 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 10 | 7 | 16 | 30.3% |
| As White | 18 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 27.8% |
| As Black | 15 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 33.3% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2019-2026): 723 rated games against 501 different opponents, across 89 events in 2 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 164 | 76 | 33 | 55 | 46.3% | 1,600 | 1,614 | 12 |
| Rapid | 308 | 194 | 59 | 55 | 63.0% | 1,649 | 1,820 | 29 |
| Blitz | 155 | 92 | 20 | 43 | 59.4% | 1,743 | 1,873 | 10 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 240 | 58 | 66 | 116 | 24.2% |
| Against lower-rated | 413 | 299 | 67 | 47 | 72.4% |
Wins over titled players: 3 vs IM · 8 vs FM · 10 vs CM · 1 vs WFM · 4 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
3 tournament wins from 84 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 66 | 40 | 13 | 13 | 1,799 | 1,952 |
| 2025 | 203 | 122 | 40 | 41 | 1,818 | 1,974 |
| 2024 | 181 | 105 | 35 | 41 | 1,723 | 1,860 |
| 2023 | 146 | 79 | 32 | 35 | 1,512 | 1,612 |
| 2022 | 116 | 60 | 14 | 42 | 1,498 | 1,479 |
| 2019 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | – | – |
Where Rittesh Muraley has played
Malaysia (86) · Thailand (3)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rittesh Muraley's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rittesh Muraley's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 41.7% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Muraley usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Muraley usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …f5 (11% of these games) — Muraley usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 4 | 80.0% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 80.0% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Rittesh Muraley's chess games
All 33 games by Rittesh Muraley in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2022 - 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: 10 wins, 7 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A40 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Genivan Genkeswaran | 2,241 | Malaysian Chess Championship 2026 @ UTeM Melaka | Open | A57 |
| Dec 2023 | Ronny Gunawan | 2,234 | 15th Penang Open A | A57 |
| Apr 2026 | Uzair Shahar | 2,083 | Malaysian Chess Championship 2026 @ UTeM Melaka | Open | A48 |
| Apr 2024 | Kaushal Khandhar | 1,957 | ch-MAS | A44 |
| Apr 2026 | Mohd Hafizul Ishak | 1,835 | Malaysian Chess Championship 2026 @ UTeM Melaka | Open | A46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15th Penang Open A | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,828 |
| ch-MAS | 2024 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,932 |
| Malaysian Chess Championship 2026 @ UTeM Melaka | Open | 2026 | 6 | 4 | 2,244 |
| Bled Chess Festival 2026 Online Qualifiers | Finals | 2026 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,653 |
| Commonwealth Chess Championship 2024 | 2024 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,770 |
| 20th Malaysian Open | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,952 |
| 10th Johor Open | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 2,042 |
| ch-Commonwealth 2324 | 2024 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,521 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rittesh Muraley's chess games?
33 games by Rittesh Muraley, from Apr 2022 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 Rittesh Muraley has played.
What does Rittesh Muraley play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Rittesh Muraley opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rittesh Muraley answers 1...c6 (80% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games).
What openings does Rittesh Muraley play as White?
As White, Rittesh Muraley's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rittesh Muraley play as Black?
As Black, Rittesh Muraley most often plays: Benoni Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Rittesh Muraley's FIDE rating?
Rittesh Muraley is currently rated 1,948 in classical chess, 2,002 in rapid and 1,872 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,119 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Rittesh Muraley played?
Our database contains 33 games by Rittesh Muraley, covering Apr 2022 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 7 draws, 16 losses (30.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rittesh Muraley?
33 games by Rittesh Muraley 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.