Prepare against V S Rathanvel
IM · India · World #653 classical · FIDE ID 25002112
Our database contains 626 games by V S Rathanvel, covering Jul 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find V S Rathanvel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout V S Rathanvel 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 | 2,492 | 2,493 | Oct 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,358 | 2,363 | Oct 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,426 | 2,479 | Aug 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 626 | 263 | 222 | 141 | 42.0% |
| As White | 314 | 152 | 102 | 60 | 48.4% |
| As Black | 312 | 111 | 120 | 81 | 35.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of V S Rathanvel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from V S Rathanvel's side.
First moves as White (314 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 299 | 95.2% | 64.2% |
| d4 | 6 | 1.9% | 66.7% |
| Nc3 | 3 | 1.0% | 83.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| h4 | 2 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 64.2% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Rathanvel usually continues Nf3 (66.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Rathanvel usually continues Nf3 (62.3% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Rathanvel usually continues d4 (61.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Rathanvel usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Rathanvel usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Rathanvel usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (157 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 147 | 93.6% | 60.2% |
| e6 | 6 | 3.8% | 8.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| h5 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (102 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 93 | 91.2% | 50.5% |
| d5 | 5 | 4.9% | 70.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
V S Rathanvel's chess games
All 626 games by V S Rathanvel in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 263 wins, 222 draws, 141 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 45 | 21/18/6 | 46.7% |
| B67 | Sicilian | 42 | 16/16/10 | 38.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 32 | 19/3/10 | 59.4% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 20 | 10/6/4 | 50.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 16 | 7/5/4 | 43.8% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 15 | 6/5/4 | 40.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 13 | 6/6/1 | 46.2% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| C10 | French Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 71 | 30/28/13 | 42.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 37 | 12/16/9 | 32.4% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 25 | 10/9/6 | 40.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 21 | 12/5/4 | 57.1% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 18 | 3/5/10 | 16.7% |
| A15 | English Opening | 12 | 2/5/5 | 16.7% |
| E05 | Catalan | 12 | 4/6/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2023 | Alireza Firouzja | 2,777 | Titled Tue Early | B67 |
| Aug 2018 | Quang Liem Le | 2,727 | 25th Abu Dhabi Open | B12 |
| Nov 2023 | Jeffery Xiong | 2,681 | Titled Tue Early | D38 |
| Dec 2020 | Hrant Melkumyan | 2,663 | RBI Open Qualifier 3 | B12 |
| May 2025 | D Navara | 2,657 | TCh-FRA Top 16 GpA | B91 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 84 | 51 | 2,451 |
| RBI Open Qualifier 2 | 2020 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,624 |
| Wch U12 | 2012 | 11 | 7 | 1,980 |
| FIDE World Bl Team Pool C | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,500 |
| 1st Gujarat Open | 2018 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,341 |
| 56th Biel HTO | 2023 | 10 | 7 | 2,570 |
| 10th Mumbai Mayors Cup | 2017 | 10 | 7 | 2,340 |
| chT-Bangabandhu | 2024 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,406 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find V S Rathanvel's chess games?
626 games by V S Rathanvel, from Jul 2009 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 V S Rathanvel has played.
What does V S Rathanvel play on the first move as White?
Across 314 games with White in our database, V S Rathanvel opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games), 1.Nc3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, V S Rathanvel answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does V S Rathanvel play as White?
As White, V S Rathanvel's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (45 games, 46.7% win rate); Sicilian (42 games, 38.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (32 games, 59.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 314 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does V S Rathanvel play as Black?
As Black, V S Rathanvel most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (71 games, 42.3% win rate); Indian Defense (37 games, 32.4% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (25 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 312 games.
What is V S Rathanvel's FIDE rating?
V S Rathanvel is currently rated 2,492 in classical chess, 2,358 in rapid and 2,426 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,493 (Oct 2023).
How many games has V S Rathanvel played?
Our database contains 626 games by V S Rathanvel, covering Jul 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 263 wins, 222 draws, 141 losses (42.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against V S Rathanvel?
626 games by V S Rathanvel 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.