Prepare against S.K. Rathore
FM · India · World #64,258 classical · FIDE ID 5000750
When preparing against S.K. Rathore, expect 1.e4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%).
Our database contains 35 games by S.K. Rathore, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find S.K. Rathore's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout S.K. Rathore 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 | 1,841 | 2,265 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,861 | 1,968 | Oct 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,736 | 1,766 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 14 | 6 | 15 | 40.0% |
| As White | 17 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 18 | 7 | 2 | 9 | 38.9% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2017-2026): 491 rated games against 456 different opponents, across 54 events in 1 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 | 177 | 101 | 33 | 43 | 57.1% | 1,691 | 1,813 | 23 |
| Rapid | 97 | 70 | 10 | 17 | 72.2% | 1,574 | 1,762 | 8 |
| Blitz | 9 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 55.6% | 1,493 | 1,360 | 2 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 45 | 8 | 7 | 30 | 17.8% |
| Against lower-rated | 414 | 263 | 71 | 80 | 63.5% |
Wins over titled players: 6 vs FM · 4 vs CM · 2 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 54 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 115 | 78 | 10 | 27 | 1,653 | 1,797 |
| 2025 | 64 | 40 | 11 | 13 | 1,658 | 1,815 |
| 2024 | 89 | 55 | 15 | 19 | 1,610 | 1,757 |
| 2023 | 46 | 28 | 8 | 10 | 1,416 | 1,574 |
| 2022 | 46 | 28 | 8 | 10 | 1,448 | 1,587 |
| 2019 | 82 | 43 | 15 | 24 | 1,706 | 1,799 |
| 2018 | 36 | 24 | 8 | 4 | 1,691 | 1,903 |
| 2017 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 1,867 | 1,867 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of S.K. Rathore's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from S.K. Rathore's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 82.4% | 60.7% |
| c4 | 2 | 11.8% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 60.7% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Rathore usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (29% of these games) — Rathore usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Rathore usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 12% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Rathore usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Rathore usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 4 | 44.4% | 12.5% |
| c5 | 3 | 33.3% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 71.4% | 30.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
S.K. Rathore's chess games
All 35 games by S.K. Rathore in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 14 wins, 6 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Rishan Debnath | 2,028 | 3rd Shri Dhanpat Rai Sachdeva Memorial International Chess 2026 | A38 |
| Oct 2024 | Rachit H Gurnani | 1,989 | 1st Kingdom Of Chess Open | C24 |
| Mar 2026 | Vaibhav Tomar | 1,743 | 2ND DEWAS INTERNATIONAL FIDE RATING CLASSICAL CHESS TOURNAMENT 2026 | B00 |
| Mar 2026 | Sayam Vishvesh | 1,730 | 2ND DEWAS INTERNATIONAL FIDE RATING CLASSICAL CHESS TOURNAMENT 2026 | A80 |
| Mar 2019 | D Purohit Falgun | 1,727 | 3rd Udaipur Lakecity Open | B11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2ND DEWAS INTERNATIONAL FIDE RATING CLASSICAL CHESS TOURNAMENT 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,778 |
| 7th Uadjpur Pandiyar Memorial | 2022 | 7 | 5 | 1,719 |
| 3rd Udaipur Lakecity Open | 2019 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,688 |
| Bhopal Open | 2019 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,891 |
| 3rd Guwahati Open | 2019 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,212 |
| 1st Udaipur Lakecity Open | 2019 | 2 | 0 | 1,999 |
| 3rd Shri Dhanpat Rai Sachdeva Memorial International Chess 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 2,217 |
| 1st Kingdom Of Chess Open | 2024 | 2 | 1 | 2,061 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find S.K. Rathore's chess games?
35 games by S.K. Rathore, from Apr 2003 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 S.K. Rathore has played.
What does S.K. Rathore play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, S.K. Rathore opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, S.K. Rathore answers 1...e5 (44% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...f5 (29% of games).
What openings does S.K. Rathore play as White?
As White, S.K. Rathore's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Main Line (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Bishop's Opening (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does S.K. Rathore play as Black?
As Black, S.K. Rathore most often plays: Dutch Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Catalan (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is S.K. Rathore's FIDE rating?
S.K. Rathore is currently rated 1,841 in classical chess, 1,861 in rapid and 1,736 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,265 (Jul 2003).
How many games has S.K. Rathore played?
Our database contains 35 games by S.K. Rathore, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 6 draws, 15 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against S.K. Rathore?
35 games by S.K. Rathore 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.