Prepare against Raunak Sadhwani
GM · India · World #81 classical · FIDE ID 35093487
Our database contains 4,222 games by Raunak Sadhwani, covering Oct 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Raunak Sadhwani's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Raunak Sadhwani 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 | 2,640 | 2,681 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,592 | 2,624 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,678 | 2,678 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4,222 | 2,244 | 957 | 1,021 | 53.2% |
| As White | 2,126 | 1,231 | 446 | 449 | 57.9% |
| As Black | 2,096 | 1,013 | 511 | 572 | 48.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Raunak Sadhwani's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Raunak Sadhwani's side.
First moves as White (2,126 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 1,058 | 49.8% | 66.3% |
| d4 | 500 | 23.5% | 68.0% |
| c4 | 296 | 13.9% | 74.5% |
| Nf3 | 146 | 6.9% | 64.4% |
| b3 | 95 | 4.5% | 73.2% |
| e3 | 8 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 50% of White games, 66.3% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Sadhwani usually continues Nf3 (64.6% score)
- …e5 (34% of these games) — Sadhwani usually continues Nf3 (60.5% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Sadhwani usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 68.0% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Sadhwani usually continues Nf3 (71.6% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Sadhwani usually continues Nf3 (72.3% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Sadhwani usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (903 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 388 | 43.0% | 56.1% |
| c6 | 195 | 21.6% | 53.8% |
| c5 | 165 | 18.3% | 62.4% |
| g6 | 68 | 7.5% | 77.9% |
| d6 | 53 | 5.9% | 63.2% |
| e6 | 11 | 1.2% | 59.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (760 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 548 | 72.1% | 61.9% |
| g6 | 59 | 7.8% | 75.4% |
| f5 | 57 | 7.5% | 68.4% |
| d6 | 43 | 5.7% | 75.6% |
| d5 | 27 | 3.6% | 40.7% |
| c5 | 14 | 1.8% | 60.7% |
Raunak Sadhwani's chess games
All 4,222 games by Raunak Sadhwani in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2013 - Aug 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: 2,244 wins, 957 draws, 1,021 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 167 | 102/25/40 | 61.1% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 114 | 77/17/20 | 67.5% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 100 | 67/20/13 | 67.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 99 | 47/29/23 | 47.5% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 93 | 64/7/22 | 68.8% |
| A13 | English Opening | 81 | 50/16/15 | 61.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 78 | 57/8/13 | 73.1% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 73 | 34/19/20 | 46.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 72 | 35/17/20 | 48.6% |
| E11 | Catalan | 56 | 27/15/14 | 48.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A50 | Indian Defense | 154 | 79/41/34 | 51.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 140 | 99/15/26 | 70.7% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 107 | 31/46/30 | 29.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 101 | 36/33/32 | 35.6% |
| B67 | Sicilian | 92 | 50/18/24 | 54.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 78 | 34/24/20 | 43.6% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 72 | 34/12/26 | 47.2% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 69 | 40/11/18 | 58.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 60 | 18/24/18 | 30.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 60 | 39/9/12 | 65.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2020 | Fabiano Caruana | 2,835 | Titled Tue | A80 |
| Mar 2023 | Alireza Firouzja | 2,785 | Titled Tue Late | B51 |
| Dec 2020 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 2,784 | Titled Tue | A29 |
| Jun 2023 | Anish Giri | 2,772 | Aimchess Play In Match | B30 |
| Feb 2020 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 2,770 | PRO League Stage | B11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 1,564 | 1,126 | 2,618 |
| Junior Speed Final | 2021 | 104 | 56.5 | 2,605 |
| Chess.com U20 Speed | 2023 | 89 | 47.5 | 2,620 |
| Wch Blitz | 2023 | 84 | 43 | 2,606 |
| PRO League Stage | 2020 | 55 | 32 | 2,534 |
| Wch Rapid | 2023 | 53 | 24.5 | 2,521 |
| Titled Arena 2nd Jan | 2021 | 37 | 23 | 2,640 |
| Junior Speed Qual Global | 2021 | 33 | 27 | 2,766 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Nihal Sarin (47 games) · Parham Maghsoodloo (41 games) · Vladislav Artemiev (39 games) · Paulius Pultinevicius (34 games) · Christopher Woojin Yoo (33 games) · Mahammad Muradli (30 games) · Gukesh D (29 games) · Denis Lazavik (28 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Raunak Sadhwani's chess games?
4,222 games by Raunak Sadhwani, from Oct 2013 to Aug 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 Raunak Sadhwani has played.
What does Raunak Sadhwani play on the first move as White?
Across 2,126 games with White in our database, Raunak Sadhwani opens with 1.e4 (50% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Raunak Sadhwani answers 1...e5 (43% of games), 1...c6 (22% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (72% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games), 1...f5 (8% of games).
What openings does Raunak Sadhwani play as White?
As White, Raunak Sadhwani's most-played openings in our database are: London System (167 games, 61.1% win rate); Indian Defense (114 games, 67.5% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (100 games, 67.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 2,126 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Raunak Sadhwani play as Black?
As Black, Raunak Sadhwani most often plays: Indian Defense (154 games, 51.3% win rate); Modern Defense (140 games, 70.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (107 games, 29.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 2,096 games.
What is Raunak Sadhwani's FIDE rating?
Raunak Sadhwani is currently rated 2,640 in classical chess, 2,592 in rapid and 2,678 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,681 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Raunak Sadhwani played?
Our database contains 4,222 games by Raunak Sadhwani, covering Oct 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 2,244 wins, 957 draws, 1,021 losses (53.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Raunak Sadhwani?
4,222 games by Raunak Sadhwani 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.