Prepare against Rohan Rajaram
FM · United States · World #4,499 classical · FIDE ID 30940729
When preparing against Rohan Rajaram, expect 1.d4 in 39% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (59% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (59%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 20.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 482 games by Rohan Rajaram, covering Aug 2017 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Rohan Rajaram's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rohan Rajaram 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 | 2,288 | 2,292 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,841 | 1,841 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,220 | 2,220 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 482 | 205 | 73 | 204 | 42.5% |
| As White | 242 | 114 | 39 | 89 | 47.1% |
| As Black | 240 | 91 | 34 | 115 | 37.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rohan Rajaram's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rohan Rajaram's side.
First moves as White (242 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 94 | 38.8% | 50.5% |
| Nf3 | 81 | 33.5% | 57.4% |
| e4 | 30 | 12.4% | 46.7% |
| c4 | 26 | 10.7% | 63.5% |
| b3 | 8 | 3.3% | 87.5% |
| a4 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 39% of White games, 50.5% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Rajaram usually continues c4 (52.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Rajaram usually continues c4 (47.9% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Rajaram usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 33% of White games, 57.4% score
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Rajaram usually continues e3 (56.3% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Rajaram usually continues e3 (36.7% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Rajaram usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (113 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 67 | 59.3% | 31.3% |
| e5 | 24 | 21.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 16 | 14.2% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 2.7% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 44 | 59.5% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 26 | 35.1% | 38.5% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
Rohan Rajaram's chess games
All 482 games by Rohan Rajaram in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2017 - 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: 205 wins, 73 draws, 204 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 39 | 20/4/15 | 51.3% |
| E01 | Catalan | 21 | 7/6/8 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 17 | 9/2/6 | 52.9% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| A16 | English Opening | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 6/0/4 | 60.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 25 | 5/5/15 | 20.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 19 | 5/3/11 | 26.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 13 | 4/1/8 | 30.8% |
| E01 | Catalan | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Vladimir Kramnik | 2,753 | Titled Tue Late | A05 |
| Dec 2024 | Ngoc Truong Son Nguyen | 2,646 | Titled Tue Late | B98 |
| Jun 2025 | Aydin Suleymanli | 2,608 | Titled Tue Late | B50 |
| Jun 2025 | Denis Lazavik | 2,580 | Titled Tue Late | A15 |
| Jun 2026 | Sergei Zhigalko | 2,572 | 2nd 3-0 Thu 4th Jun 2026 | A06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 252 | 142.5 | 2,312 |
| ch-Pan American U08 | 2019 | 17 | 11 | 1,368 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 16 | 6 | 2,153 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 16 | 9 | 2,272 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 20th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,496 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 27th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,336 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 4th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 6 | 2,446 |
| Las Vegas 1000 GM Open | 2023 | 9 | 3 | 2,032 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rohan Rajaram's chess games?
482 games by Rohan Rajaram, from Aug 2017 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 Rohan Rajaram has played.
What does Rohan Rajaram play on the first move as White?
Across 242 games with White in our database, Rohan Rajaram opens with 1.d4 (39% of games), 1.Nf3 (33% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rohan Rajaram answers 1...c5 (59% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (59% of games), 1...d5 (35% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games).
What openings does Rohan Rajaram play as White?
As White, Rohan Rajaram's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (39 games, 51.3% win rate); Catalan (21 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (17 games, 52.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 242 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rohan Rajaram play as Black?
As Black, Rohan Rajaram most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (25 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (19 games, 26.3% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 240 games.
What is Rohan Rajaram's FIDE rating?
Rohan Rajaram is currently rated 2,288 in classical chess, 1,841 in rapid and 2,220 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,292 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Rohan Rajaram played?
Our database contains 482 games by Rohan Rajaram, covering Aug 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 205 wins, 73 draws, 204 losses (42.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rohan Rajaram?
482 games by Rohan Rajaram 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.