Prepare against Aaqil Alpuri
Canada · World #22,980 classical · FIDE ID 2641640
Our database contains 37 games by Aaqil Alpuri, covering Sep 2022 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Aaqil Alpuri's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Aaqil Alpuri 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 | 2,033 | 2,044 | Nov 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,754 | 1,754 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 7 | 17 | 13 | 18.9% |
| As White | 18 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 11.1% |
| As Black | 19 | 5 | 9 | 5 | 26.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Aaqil Alpuri's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Aaqil Alpuri's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 72.2% | 42.3% |
| d4 | 5 | 27.8% | 10.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 72% of White games, 42.3% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Alpuri usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Alpuri usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (8% of these games) — Alpuri usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 28% of White games, 10.0% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Alpuri usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Alpuri usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Alpuri usually continues d5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 100.0% | 53.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 75.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Aaqil Alpuri's chess games
All 37 games by Aaqil Alpuri in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2022 - Jul 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: 7 wins, 17 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B54 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | Sherzod Khodjimatov | 2,165 | Banff Open | B23 |
| Jul 2023 | Vladislav Rekhson | 2,069 | Canadian Open | B47 |
| Aug 2025 | Nathan Ping-Ying Wu | 2,006 | 16th Calgary International | B01 |
| Nov 2023 | Zachary Burrows | 2,001 | Banff Open | B41 |
| Dec 2024 | Dale R. Haessel | 1,987 | 15th Calgary Int | D10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banff Open | 2024 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,902 |
| Canadian Open | 2023 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,654 |
| 16th Calgary International | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,051 |
| 15th Calgary Int | 2024 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,090 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Aaqil Alpuri's chess games?
37 games by Aaqil Alpuri, from Sep 2022 to Jul 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 Aaqil Alpuri has played.
What does Aaqil Alpuri play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Aaqil Alpuri opens with 1.e4 (72% of games), 1.d4 (28% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aaqil Alpuri answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Aaqil Alpuri play as White?
As White, Aaqil Alpuri's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Aaqil Alpuri play as Black?
As Black, Aaqil Alpuri most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Aaqil Alpuri's FIDE rating?
Aaqil Alpuri is currently rated 2,033 in classical chess, 1,754 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,044 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Aaqil Alpuri played?
Our database contains 37 games by Aaqil Alpuri, covering Sep 2022 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 17 draws, 13 losses (18.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Aaqil Alpuri?
37 games by Aaqil Alpuri 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.