Prepare against Samarth Rajesh Ragavan
United States · World #6,893 classical · FIDE ID 39918106
When preparing against Samarth Rajesh Ragavan, expect 1.d4 in 69% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (38% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 51 games by Samarth Rajesh Ragavan, covering Sep 2023 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Samarth Rajesh Ragavan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Samarth Rajesh Ragavan 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 | 2,228 | 2,228 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,883 | 1,884 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,116 | 2,116 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 22 | 12 | 17 | 43.1% |
| As White | 26 | 15 | 6 | 5 | 57.7% |
| As Black | 25 | 7 | 6 | 12 | 28.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Samarth Rajesh Ragavan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Samarth Rajesh Ragavan's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 69.2% | 69.4% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 23.1% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 69% of White games, 69.4% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Ragavan usually continues c4 (61.1% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Ragavan usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Ragavan usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 23% of White games, 75.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Ragavan usually continues g3 (83.3% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Ragavan usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 38.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 30.8% | 37.5% |
| c6 | 4 | 30.8% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 100.0% | 35.0% |
Samarth Rajesh Ragavan's chess games
All 51 games by Samarth Rajesh Ragavan in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2023 - 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: 22 wins, 12 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E06 | Catalan | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E33 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E00 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Valentin Udelnov | 2,269 | 59th Biel MTO 2026 | A80 |
| Jul 2026 | Julien Joly | 2,257 | 59th Biel MTO 2026 | E00 |
| Jul 2026 | Daniel Gireada | 2,255 | 59th Biel MTO 2026 | A08 |
| Jun 2026 | Nikolajs Platonovs | 2,240 | World Youth Open U14 2026 | B48 |
| Apr 2026 | Ethan Pang | 2,221 | Fagernes GM Open 2026 | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59th Biel Blitz Open 2026 | 2026 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,250 |
| World Youth Open U14 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,198 |
| 59th Biel MTO 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 5 | 2,256 |
| Fagernes GM Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,191 |
| SixDays Open Budapest September 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 2 | 2,212 |
| KCA International | 2025 | 2 | 1 | 2,226 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Samarth Rajesh Ragavan's chess games?
51 games by Samarth Rajesh Ragavan, from Sep 2023 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 Samarth Rajesh Ragavan has played.
What does Samarth Rajesh Ragavan play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Samarth Rajesh Ragavan opens with 1.d4 (69% of games), 1.Nf3 (23% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Samarth Rajesh Ragavan answers 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games), 1...c6 (31% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Samarth Rajesh Ragavan play as White?
As White, Samarth Rajesh Ragavan's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 75.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Samarth Rajesh Ragavan play as Black?
As Black, Samarth Rajesh Ragavan most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Samarth Rajesh Ragavan's FIDE rating?
Samarth Rajesh Ragavan is currently rated 2,228 in classical chess, 1,883 in rapid and 2,116 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,228 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Samarth Rajesh Ragavan played?
Our database contains 51 games by Samarth Rajesh Ragavan, covering Sep 2023 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 12 draws, 17 losses (43.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Samarth Rajesh Ragavan?
51 games by Samarth Rajesh Ragavan 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.