Prepare against Samarth J Rao
CM · India · World #49,969 classical · FIDE ID 46652370
When preparing against Samarth J Rao, expect 1.d4 in 70% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 46 games by Samarth J Rao, covering May 2014 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Samarth J Rao's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Samarth J Rao 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 | 1,894 | 1,910 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,788 | 1,811 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,728 | 1,770 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 17 | 13 | 16 | 37.0% |
| As White | 23 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 34.8% |
| As Black | 23 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 39.1% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2013-2026): 586 rated games against 513 different opponents, across 66 events in 7 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 | 285 | 140 | 53 | 92 | 49.1% | 1,592 | 1,588 | 17 |
| Rapid | 186 | 121 | 20 | 45 | 65.1% | 1,530 | 1,647 | 10 |
| Blitz | 52 | 29 | 6 | 17 | 55.8% | 1,704 | 1,764 | 6 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 196 | 47 | 41 | 108 | 24.0% |
| Against lower-rated | 243 | 172 | 39 | 32 | 70.8% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs IM · 2 vs FM · 3 vs WIM · 1 vs WFM · 1 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
2 tournament wins from 65 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 49 | 36 | 4 | 9 | 1,648 | 1,833 |
| 2025 | 94 | 55 | 22 | 17 | 1,674 | 1,819 |
| 2024 | 72 | 49 | 6 | 17 | 1,670 | 1,803 |
| 2023 | 44 | 26 | 7 | 11 | 1,303 | 1,406 |
| 2022 | 36 | 25 | 7 | 4 | 1,463 | 1,670 |
| 2021 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1,424 | 1,424 |
| 2019 | 27 | 12 | 5 | 10 | 1,844 | 1,844 |
| 2018 | 37 | 18 | 4 | 15 | 1,593 | 1,568 |
| 2017 | 41 | 23 | 4 | 14 | 1,742 | 1,742 |
| 2016 | 55 | 26 | 11 | 18 | 1,504 | 1,532 |
| 2015 | 40 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 1,734 | 1,607 |
| 2014 | 65 | 30 | 10 | 25 | 1,396 | 1,189 |
| 2013 | 18 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 1,198 | 1,098 |
Where Samarth J Rao has played
India (55) · Slovakia (5) · United States (2) · Armenia (1) · Czechia (1) · Kyrgyzstan (1) · Serbia (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Samarth J Rao's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Samarth J Rao's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 69.6% | 46.9% |
| c4 | 4 | 17.4% | 62.5% |
| e4 | 3 | 13.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 70% of White games, 46.9% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Rao usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Rao usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (6% of these games) — Rao usually continues dxe5 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 17% of White games, 62.5% score
- …e5 (75% of these games) — Rao usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Rao usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 55.6% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 33.3% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
Samarth J Rao's chess games
All 46 games by Samarth J Rao in the Chess.ceo database (May 2014 - 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: 17 wins, 13 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D06 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Domagoj Glazar | 2,060 | 24th IPCA WCh Rapid | A06 |
| Jul 2024 | Eugenio Campos | 2,027 | IPCA Wch 23rd | A45 |
| May 2017 | Stefan Belak | 1,959 | 17th IPCA Wch | A20 |
| May 2017 | Denis Denisov | 1,944 | 17th IPCA Wch | A46 |
| Jul 2024 | Sergey Tsapalin | 1,903 | IPCA Wch 23rd | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15th IPCA Wch | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 1,849 |
| FIDE World Team Amateur Rapid Chess Cup 2026 - Pool B | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,693 |
| 17th IPCA Wch | 2017 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,945 |
| 19th IPCA Wch | 2019 | 6 | 3 | 1,892 |
| 24th IPCA WCh | 2025 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,113 |
| IPCA Wch 23rd | 2024 | 4 | 2 | 2,125 |
| 24th IPCA WCh Rapid | 2025 | 2 | 2 | 2,155 |
| Super Heroes Cup 2026 | Quarterfinals | 2026 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,852 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Samarth J Rao's chess games?
46 games by Samarth J Rao, from May 2014 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 Samarth J Rao has played.
What does Samarth J Rao play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Samarth J Rao opens with 1.d4 (70% of games), 1.c4 (17% of games), 1.e4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Samarth J Rao answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Samarth J Rao play as White?
As White, Samarth J Rao's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (10 games, 30.0% win rate); London System (4 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Samarth J Rao play as Black?
As Black, Samarth J Rao most often plays: Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Samarth J Rao's FIDE rating?
Samarth J Rao is currently rated 1,894 in classical chess, 1,788 in rapid and 1,728 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,910 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Samarth J Rao played?
Our database contains 46 games by Samarth J Rao, covering May 2014 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 13 draws, 16 losses (37.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Samarth J Rao?
46 games by Samarth J Rao 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.