Prepare against Rout Padmini
IM · India · World #2,887 classical · FIDE ID 5029295
When preparing against Rout Padmini, expect 1.e4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (94%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening: Symmetrical as Black, 30.8% over 39 games.
Our database contains 3,045 games by Rout Padmini, covering Jul 2004 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Rout Padmini's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rout Padmini 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 | 2,344 | 2,454 | Mar 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,232 | 2,417 | Jul 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,206 | 2,403 | Dec 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3,045 | 1,399 | 599 | 1,047 | 45.9% |
| As White | 1,526 | 763 | 298 | 465 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 1,519 | 636 | 301 | 582 | 41.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rout Padmini's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rout Padmini's side.
First moves as White (1,526 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 1,021 | 66.9% | 58.4% |
| Nf3 | 420 | 27.5% | 61.7% |
| c4 | 38 | 2.5% | 63.2% |
| d4 | 36 | 2.4% | 61.1% |
| b3 | 9 | 0.6% | 83.3% |
| a4 | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 67% of White games, 58.4% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Padmini usually continues Nf3 (59.8% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Padmini usually continues Nf3 (59.7% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Padmini usually continues d4 (48.9% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 28% of White games, 61.7% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Padmini usually continues g3 (61.0% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Padmini usually continues g3 (62.7% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Padmini usually continues g3 (52.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (729 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 520 | 71.3% | 54.7% |
| e5 | 154 | 21.1% | 49.0% |
| e6 | 43 | 5.9% | 47.7% |
| d5 | 5 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 0.3% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (526 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 494 | 93.9% | 52.5% |
| d5 | 17 | 3.2% | 41.2% |
| e6 | 10 | 1.9% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 0.4% | 75.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Rout Padmini's chess games
All 3,045 games by Rout Padmini in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 1,399 wins, 599 draws, 1,047 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 234 | 132/32/70 | 56.4% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 184 | 90/31/63 | 48.9% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 97 | 47/21/29 | 48.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 82 | 30/17/35 | 36.6% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 75 | 48/7/20 | 64.0% |
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 54 | 25/15/14 | 46.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 47 | 21/7/19 | 44.7% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 36 | 14/12/10 | 38.9% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 34 | 21/4/9 | 61.8% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 34 | 20/6/8 | 58.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 144 | 58/26/60 | 40.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 127 | 53/30/44 | 41.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 125 | 47/30/48 | 37.6% |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 107 | 49/28/30 | 45.8% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 72 | 38/13/21 | 52.8% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 72 | 32/8/32 | 44.4% |
| A15 | English Opening | 44 | 17/14/13 | 38.6% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 43 | 15/10/18 | 34.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 41 | 22/5/14 | 53.7% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 39 | 12/11/16 | 30.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2023 | Igor Kovalenko | 2,674 | Titled Tue Early | D05 |
| Sep 2025 | Murali Karthikeyan | 2,658 | Titled Tue | A04 |
| Jun 2024 | Johan-Sebastian Christiansen | 2,655 | Titled Tue Early | C47 |
| Dec 2024 | Dmitrij Kollars | 2,638 | Titled Tue Early | B10 |
| May 2020 | Surya Shekhar Ganguly | 2,635 | Sukooon Resort Indian | A49 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 852 | 429 | 2,275 |
| Wch Blitz w | 2023 | 71 | 39.5 | 2,340 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 50 | 22 | 2,167 |
| Wch Rapid w | 2023 | 48 | 26.5 | 2,377 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 44 | 20.5 | 2,189 |
| ch-Commonwealth | 2015 | 34 | 19.5 | 2,253 |
| Speed Chess w Q1 | 2022 | 32 | 20.5 | 2,317 |
| Speed Chess w Q5 | 2021 | 22 | 15 | 2,453 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Valentina Gunina (20 games) · Anastasia Bodnaruk (19 games) · Kulkarni Bhakti (19 games) · Alexandra Kosteniuk (18 games) · Harika Dronavalli (16 games) · Nisha Mohota (15 games) · Swaminathan Soumya (15 games) · Meri Arabidze (15 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rout Padmini's chess games?
3,045 games by Rout Padmini, from Jul 2004 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 Rout Padmini has played.
What does Rout Padmini play on the first move as White?
Across 1,526 games with White in our database, Rout Padmini opens with 1.e4 (67% of games), 1.Nf3 (28% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rout Padmini answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Rout Padmini play as White?
As White, Rout Padmini's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (234 games, 56.4% win rate); Sicilian (184 games, 48.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (97 games, 48.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,526 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rout Padmini play as Black?
As Black, Rout Padmini most often plays: Sicilian (144 games, 40.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (127 games, 41.7% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (125 games, 37.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,519 games.
What is Rout Padmini's FIDE rating?
Rout Padmini is currently rated 2,344 in classical chess, 2,232 in rapid and 2,206 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,454 (Mar 2015).
How many games has Rout Padmini played?
Our database contains 3,045 games by Rout Padmini, covering Jul 2004 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 1,399 wins, 599 draws, 1,047 losses (45.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rout Padmini?
3,045 games by Rout Padmini 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.