Prepare against Ritvik Krishnan
FM · India · World #3,028 classical · FIDE ID 45055297
When preparing against Ritvik Krishnan, expect 1.e4 in 39% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (59% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as Black, 15.4% over 26 games.
Our database contains 630 games by Ritvik Krishnan, covering Sep 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Ritvik Krishnan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ritvik Krishnan 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 | 2,338 | 2,392 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,059 | 2,262 | Mar 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,241 | 2,258 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 630 | 233 | 150 | 247 | 37.0% |
| As White | 315 | 131 | 63 | 121 | 41.6% |
| As Black | 315 | 102 | 87 | 126 | 32.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ritvik Krishnan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ritvik Krishnan's side.
First moves as White (315 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 122 | 38.7% | 53.7% |
| d4 | 113 | 35.9% | 53.1% |
| Nf3 | 46 | 14.6% | 44.6% |
| c4 | 21 | 6.7% | 57.1% |
| b3 | 4 | 1.3% | 25.0% |
| Nc3 | 3 | 1.0% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 39% of White games, 53.7% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Krishnan usually continues Nf3 (56.7% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Krishnan usually continues Nf3 (51.9% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Krishnan usually continues d4 (40.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 36% of White games, 53.1% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Krishnan usually continues c4 (44.8% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Krishnan usually continues c4 (60.6% score)
- …f5 (3% of these games) — Krishnan usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (151 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 89 | 58.9% | 49.4% |
| e6 | 20 | 13.2% | 35.0% |
| e5 | 14 | 9.3% | 53.6% |
| c6 | 11 | 7.3% | 63.6% |
| g6 | 8 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 5 | 3.3% | 30.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (103 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 85 | 82.5% | 45.3% |
| d5 | 12 | 11.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 3.9% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
| h6 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Ritvik Krishnan's chess games
All 630 games by Ritvik Krishnan in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2015 - 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: 233 wins, 150 draws, 247 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 26 | 11/7/8 | 42.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 21 | 9/4/8 | 42.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 18 | 10/0/8 | 55.6% |
| A13 | English Opening | 15 | 7/2/6 | 46.7% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 15 | 4/6/5 | 26.7% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 13 | 3/3/7 | 23.1% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B62 | Sicilian | 35 | 10/10/15 | 28.6% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 28 | 8/12/8 | 28.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 26 | 4/8/14 | 15.4% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 13 | 3/6/4 | 23.1% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 12 | 7/0/5 | 58.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 8/0/4 | 66.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 12 | 2/6/4 | 16.7% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 11 | 3/1/7 | 27.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 11 | 1/4/6 | 9.1% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2024 | Aryan Tari | 2,634 | Titled Tue Early | A26 |
| Apr 2026 | Abdimalik Abdisalimov | 2,569 | Fagernes GM Open 2026 | B33 |
| Mar 2024 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 2,553 | Titled Tue Early | A45 |
| Nov 2023 | Alexander Rustemov | 2,525 | Titled Tue Early | D00 |
| Apr 2026 | Nikoloz Petriashvili | 2,518 | Fagernes GM Open 2026 | E18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 166 | 83.5 | 2,247 |
| 59th ch-IND | 2023 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,040 |
| 47th ch-IND U15 | 2022 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,752 |
| World Cup U14 Prel | 2021 | 10 | 6 | 1,761 |
| 57th Biel HTO | 2024 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,943 |
| 10th Sitges Sunway Open | 2023 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,136 |
| RUDAR 41 IM | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,229 |
| ch-Asia Rapid U20 | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 2,178 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ritvik Krishnan's chess games?
630 games by Ritvik Krishnan, from Sep 2015 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 Ritvik Krishnan has played.
What does Ritvik Krishnan play on the first move as White?
Across 315 games with White in our database, Ritvik Krishnan opens with 1.e4 (39% of games), 1.d4 (36% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ritvik Krishnan answers 1...c5 (59% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Ritvik Krishnan play as White?
As White, Ritvik Krishnan's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (26 games, 42.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (21 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian (18 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 315 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ritvik Krishnan play as Black?
As Black, Ritvik Krishnan most often plays: Sicilian (35 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (28 games, 28.6% win rate); Réti Opening (26 games, 15.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 315 games.
What is Ritvik Krishnan's FIDE rating?
Ritvik Krishnan is currently rated 2,338 in classical chess, 2,059 in rapid and 2,241 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,392 (May 2026).
How many games has Ritvik Krishnan played?
Our database contains 630 games by Ritvik Krishnan, covering Sep 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 233 wins, 150 draws, 247 losses (37.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ritvik Krishnan?
630 games by Ritvik Krishnan 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.