Prepare against Velavaa Ragavesh
CM · India · World #6,658 classical · FIDE ID 25738011
Our database contains 123 games by Velavaa Ragavesh, covering Aug 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Velavaa Ragavesh's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Velavaa Ragavesh 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 | 2,232 | 2,232 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,178 | 2,178 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,211 | 2,220 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 123 | 42 | 34 | 47 | 34.1% |
| As White | 66 | 27 | 18 | 21 | 40.9% |
| As Black | 57 | 15 | 16 | 26 | 26.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Velavaa Ragavesh's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Velavaa Ragavesh's side.
First moves as White (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 61 | 92.4% | 52.5% |
| d4 | 3 | 4.5% | 66.7% |
| b3 | 2 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 52.5% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Ragavesh usually continues Nf3 (53.6% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Ragavesh usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Ragavesh usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Ragavesh usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 27 | 96.4% | 37.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 13 | 81.3% | 38.5% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 18.8% | 33.3% |
Velavaa Ragavesh's chess games
All 123 games by Velavaa Ragavesh in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2017 - 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: 42 wins, 34 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 15 | 7/2/6 | 46.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 17 | 3/5/9 | 17.6% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 16 | 1/8/7 | 6.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Karthik Venkataraman | 2,459 | Muscat International Chess Championship 2026 | Blitz | A00 |
| Apr 2025 | Cyprian Mulawa | 2,356 | Titled Tue Early | A52 |
| Jul 2025 | Andrei Negrean | 2,352 | Titled Tue Early | B28 |
| May 2025 | Ilmars Starostits | 2,344 | Bodensee Open | B29 |
| Apr 2025 | Afruza Khamdamova | 2,326 | Titled Tue Early | D37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 36 | 14.5 | 2,192 |
| Muscat International Chess Championship 2026 | Blitz | 2026 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,287 |
| Muscat International | 2024 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,164 |
| Vilnius Open A | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,120 |
| Bodensee Open | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,260 |
| Muscat Nights Int. | 2026 | 9 | 3 | 2,005 |
| 40th Tamil Nadu IM | 2025 | 9 | 2 | 2,040 |
| SixDays Budapest May IMA | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,210 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Velavaa Ragavesh's chess games?
123 games by Velavaa Ragavesh, from Aug 2017 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 Velavaa Ragavesh has played.
What does Velavaa Ragavesh play on the first move as White?
Across 66 games with White in our database, Velavaa Ragavesh opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.b3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Velavaa Ragavesh answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (81% of games), 1...Nf6 (19% of games).
What openings does Velavaa Ragavesh play as White?
As White, Velavaa Ragavesh's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Caro-Kann (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 66 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Velavaa Ragavesh play as Black?
As Black, Velavaa Ragavesh most often plays: Sicilian (17 games, 17.6% win rate); Dutch Defense (16 games, 6.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 57 games.
What is Velavaa Ragavesh's FIDE rating?
Velavaa Ragavesh is currently rated 2,232 in classical chess, 2,178 in rapid and 2,211 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,232 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Velavaa Ragavesh played?
Our database contains 123 games by Velavaa Ragavesh, covering Aug 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 42 wins, 34 draws, 47 losses (34.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Velavaa Ragavesh?
123 games by Velavaa Ragavesh 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.