Prepare against Vaibhav Jayant Raut
FM · India · World #2,019 classical · FIDE ID 5089034
When preparing against Vaibhav Jayant Raut, expect 1.c4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (95%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 197 games by Vaibhav Jayant Raut, covering Sep 2010 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Vaibhav Jayant Raut's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vaibhav Jayant Raut 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 | 2,383 | 2,383 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,200 | 2,200 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,179 | 2,194 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 197 | 64 | 67 | 66 | 32.5% |
| As White | 95 | 35 | 33 | 27 | 36.8% |
| As Black | 102 | 29 | 34 | 39 | 28.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vaibhav Jayant Raut's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vaibhav Jayant Raut's side.
First moves as White (95 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 69 | 72.6% | 52.2% |
| e4 | 11 | 11.6% | 45.5% |
| d4 | 10 | 10.5% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 5.3% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 73% of White games, 52.2% score
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Raut usually continues Nc3 (56.8% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Raut usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Raut usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- 1.e4 — 12% of White games, 45.5% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Raut usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Raut usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Raut usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 41 | 89.1% | 45.1% |
| e5 | 3 | 6.5% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 36 | 94.7% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 5.3% | 75.0% |
Vaibhav Jayant Raut's chess games
All 197 games by Vaibhav Jayant Raut in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - 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: 64 wins, 67 draws, 66 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 23 | 8/10/5 | 34.8% |
| A15 | English Opening | 15 | 4/5/6 | 26.7% |
| E06 | Catalan | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 0/5/2 | 0.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 20 | 6/6/8 | 30.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 17 | 6/4/7 | 35.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| E01 | Catalan | 7 | 0/5/2 | 0.0% |
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Rasmus Svane | 2,609 | 2nd 3-0 Thursday | A05 |
| Nov 2025 | Varuzhan Akobian | 2,549 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | A40 |
| Nov 2025 | Alexander Rustemov | 2,525 | 2nd 3-0 Thursday | C00 |
| Aug 2025 | Igor Miladinovic | 2,501 | 31st Abu Dhabi Blitz Open | A25 |
| Jul 2025 | Valeriy Aveskulov | 2,494 | SixDays July GMC | A29 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 18 | 9 | 2,300 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2025 | 11 | 7 | 2,449 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 25th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,332 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2025 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,392 |
| 31st Abu Dhabi Blitz Open | 2025 | 10 | 6 | 2,422 |
| SixDays Budapest July GMB | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,445 |
| RUDAR 27 GM | 2025 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,218 |
| RUDAR 24 GM | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,332 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vaibhav Jayant Raut's chess games?
197 games by Vaibhav Jayant Raut, from Sep 2010 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 Vaibhav Jayant Raut has played.
What does Vaibhav Jayant Raut play on the first move as White?
Across 95 games with White in our database, Vaibhav Jayant Raut opens with 1.c4 (73% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vaibhav Jayant Raut answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Vaibhav Jayant Raut play as White?
As White, Vaibhav Jayant Raut's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (23 games, 34.8% win rate); English Opening (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Catalan (10 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 95 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vaibhav Jayant Raut play as Black?
As Black, Vaibhav Jayant Raut most often plays: Sicilian: Rossolimo (20 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 102 games.
What is Vaibhav Jayant Raut's FIDE rating?
Vaibhav Jayant Raut is currently rated 2,383 in classical chess, 2,200 in rapid and 2,179 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,383 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Vaibhav Jayant Raut played?
Our database contains 197 games by Vaibhav Jayant Raut, covering Sep 2010 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 64 wins, 67 draws, 66 losses (32.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vaibhav Jayant Raut?
197 games by Vaibhav Jayant Raut 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.