Prepare against Rushaan Mahajan
FM · United States · World #7,904 classical · FIDE ID 30934222
When preparing against Rushaan Mahajan, expect 1.Nf3 in 61% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (47% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 24.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 352 games by Rushaan Mahajan, covering Sep 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rushaan Mahajan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rushaan Mahajan 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 | 2,207 | 2,317 | Feb 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,148 | 2,148 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,158 | 2,159 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 352 | 114 | 69 | 169 | 32.4% |
| As White | 169 | 60 | 38 | 71 | 35.5% |
| As Black | 183 | 54 | 31 | 98 | 29.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rushaan Mahajan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rushaan Mahajan's side.
First moves as White (169 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 103 | 60.9% | 46.6% |
| d4 | 55 | 32.5% | 48.2% |
| e4 | 9 | 5.3% | 27.8% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 61% of White games, 46.6% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Mahajan usually continues g3 (53.7% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Mahajan usually continues g3 (36.0% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Mahajan usually continues c4 (12.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 33% of White games, 48.2% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Mahajan usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Mahajan usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Mahajan usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 41 | 47.1% | 26.8% |
| e5 | 24 | 27.6% | 45.8% |
| c5 | 16 | 18.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 4.6% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 59 | 83.1% | 36.4% |
| d5 | 10 | 14.1% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
Rushaan Mahajan's chess games
All 352 games by Rushaan Mahajan in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2016 - 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: 114 wins, 69 draws, 169 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Réti Opening | 41 | 16/12/13 | 39.0% |
| D02 | London System | 28 | 10/9/9 | 35.7% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 25 | 6/4/15 | 24.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| E06 | Catalan | 9 | 2/0/7 | 22.2% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| E01 | Catalan | 13 | 4/0/9 | 30.8% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 12 | 2/0/10 | 16.7% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | Miguel Santos Ruiz | 2,578 | Titled Tue Late | D02 |
| Aug 2020 | Vincent Keymer | 2,568 | Titled Tue | D32 |
| Jun 2020 | Sergei Iskusnyh | 2,473 | Titled Tue | E16 |
| May 2023 | Martin Zumsande | 2,454 | New York Mem Day 1000 GM IM-C | E06 |
| Jul 2020 | Roberto Junio Brito Molina | 2,434 | Titled Tue | E32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 147 | 44 | 2,115 |
| 2nd Hollywood Classic B | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 2,355 |
| Fort Lauderdale 1000 GM IM 08 | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,246 |
| Reykjavik Kvika Open | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,037 |
| 1st Hollywood Classic | 2022 | 9 | 1.5 | 2,039 |
| 47th World Open | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,137 |
| 3rd Hollywood Classic | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 2,224 |
| New York Mem Day 1000 GM IM-C | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 2,182 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rushaan Mahajan's chess games?
352 games by Rushaan Mahajan, from Sep 2016 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 Rushaan Mahajan has played.
What does Rushaan Mahajan play on the first move as White?
Across 169 games with White in our database, Rushaan Mahajan opens with 1.Nf3 (61% of games), 1.d4 (33% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rushaan Mahajan answers 1...c6 (47% of games), 1...e5 (28% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Rushaan Mahajan play as White?
As White, Rushaan Mahajan's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (41 games, 39.0% win rate); London System (28 games, 35.7% win rate); Indian Defense (25 games, 24.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 169 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rushaan Mahajan play as Black?
As Black, Rushaan Mahajan most often plays: Indian Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Catalan (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (12 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 183 games.
What is Rushaan Mahajan's FIDE rating?
Rushaan Mahajan is currently rated 2,207 in classical chess, 2,148 in rapid and 2,158 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,317 (Feb 2023).
How many games has Rushaan Mahajan played?
Our database contains 352 games by Rushaan Mahajan, covering Sep 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 114 wins, 69 draws, 169 losses (32.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rushaan Mahajan?
352 games by Rushaan Mahajan 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.