Prepare against Tejas Rama
IM · United States · World #5,484 classical · FIDE ID 30907381
Our database contains 408 games by Tejas Rama, covering Sep 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Tejas Rama's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tejas Rama 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 | 2,261 | 2,330 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,163 | 2,163 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 408 | 161 | 54 | 193 | 39.5% |
| As White | 198 | 87 | 24 | 87 | 43.9% |
| As Black | 210 | 74 | 30 | 106 | 35.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tejas Rama's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tejas Rama's side.
First moves as White (198 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 172 | 86.9% | 49.4% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 7.6% | 46.7% |
| e4 | 8 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 87% of White games, 49.4% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Rama usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Rama usually continues c4 (48.9% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Rama usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 8% of White games, 46.7% score
- …d5 (53% of these games) — Rama usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Rama usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Rama usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (95 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 52 | 54.7% | 33.7% |
| c5 | 39 | 41.1% | 61.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 73 | 96.1% | 45.9% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.6% | 25.0% |
Tejas Rama's chess games
All 408 games by Tejas Rama in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2016 - 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: 161 wins, 54 draws, 193 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 36 | 16/4/16 | 44.4% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 18 | 6/3/9 | 33.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 17 | 5/4/8 | 29.4% |
| A77 | Benoni Defense | 16 | 8/2/6 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 14 | 8/1/5 | 57.1% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D41 | Indian Defense | 17 | 4/4/9 | 23.5% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 15 | 10/1/4 | 66.7% |
| E04 | Catalan | 13 | 9/2/2 | 69.2% |
| D02 | London System | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 12 | 4/0/8 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| A17 | English Opening | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2024 | Etienne Bacrot | 2,683 | Titled Tue Early | C67 |
| Feb 2021 | Sebastien Maze | 2,547 | Titled Tue | B51 |
| Oct 2023 | Leonardo Tristan | 2,523 | Titled Tue Early | D02 |
| Oct 2023 | Zbigniew Pakleza | 2,482 | Titled Tue Early | A53 |
| Aug 2023 | Balazs Csonka | 2,480 | Titled Tue Early | E04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 305 | 132 | 2,201 |
| Windsor NAYCC U10 | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1,333 |
| New York Spring IM-C | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 2,381 |
| New York Summer 1000 GM IM-C | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,292 |
| New York Fall IM-C | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,256 |
| New York 1000 GM Summer IM-D | 2024 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,293 |
| 30th North American Open | 2020 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,053 |
| Wch U10 | 2017 | 7 | 4 | 1,834 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tejas Rama's chess games?
408 games by Tejas Rama, from Sep 2016 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 Tejas Rama has played.
What does Tejas Rama play on the first move as White?
Across 198 games with White in our database, Tejas Rama opens with 1.d4 (87% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tejas Rama answers 1...e5 (55% of games), 1...c5 (41% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Tejas Rama play as White?
As White, Tejas Rama's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (36 games, 44.4% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (17 games, 29.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 198 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tejas Rama play as Black?
As Black, Tejas Rama most often plays: Indian Defense (17 games, 23.5% win rate); Sicilian (15 games, 66.7% win rate); Catalan (13 games, 69.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 210 games.
What is Tejas Rama's FIDE rating?
Tejas Rama is currently rated 2,261 in classical chess and 2,163 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,330 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Tejas Rama played?
Our database contains 408 games by Tejas Rama, covering Sep 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 161 wins, 54 draws, 193 losses (39.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tejas Rama?
408 games by Tejas Rama 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.