Prepare against Aarav A
CM · India · World #4,672 classical · FIDE ID 25162748
When preparing against Aarav A, expect 1.e4 in 62% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (65%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 50.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 147 games by Aarav A, covering Dec 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Aarav A's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Aarav A 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 | 2,283 | 2,283 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,049 | 2,107 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,125 | 2,143 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 147 | 65 | 25 | 57 | 44.2% |
| As White | 74 | 30 | 8 | 36 | 40.5% |
| As Black | 73 | 35 | 17 | 21 | 47.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Aarav A's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Aarav A's side.
First moves as White (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 46 | 62.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 22 | 29.7% | 36.4% |
| b3 | 3 | 4.1% | 50.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 62% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — A usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — A usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (7% of these games) — A usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 30% of White games, 36.4% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — A usually continues g3 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — A usually continues g3 (16.7% score)
- …c5 (5% of these games) — A usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 82.1% | 60.9% |
| c6 | 2 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 65.4% | 73.5% |
| d5 | 8 | 30.8% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
Aarav A's chess games
All 147 games by Aarav A in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2019 - 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: 65 wins, 25 draws, 57 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 13 | 6/1/6 | 46.2% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 11 | 2/0/9 | 18.2% |
| B60 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 16 | 8/4/4 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E06 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | Tuan Minh Le | 2,598 | Titled Tue Early | C45 |
| May 2025 | B Csonka | 2,469 | Titled Tue Early | E19 |
| Oct 2024 | Vugar Manafov | 2,437 | Titled Tue Early | A07 |
| Oct 2024 | Harsh Suresh | 2,431 | Titled Tue Early | A00 |
| Dec 2025 | C Deepan | 2,426 | 5th Athens of the East Open | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 82 | 46.5 | 2,344 |
| World Cadets U12 2025 | 2025 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,996 |
| 5th elllobregat Open | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 2,245 |
| SixDays Budapest July IMA | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,383 |
| Vezerkepzo July IM-A | 2026 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,210 |
| FIDE ISCF World Schools Team Championship 2026 | Asian Continental stage | 2026 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,965 |
| Festival Caissa - Grand Prix Blitz Chess Tournanament | 2026 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,981 |
| 5th Athens of the East Open | 2025 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,353 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Aarav A's chess games?
147 games by Aarav A, from Dec 2019 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 Aarav A has played.
What does Aarav A play on the first move as White?
Across 74 games with White in our database, Aarav A opens with 1.e4 (62% of games), 1.Nf3 (30% of games), 1.b3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aarav A answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (65% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Aarav A play as White?
As White, Aarav A's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Réti Opening (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 74 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Aarav A play as Black?
As Black, Aarav A most often plays: Sicilian (16 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 73 games.
What is Aarav A's FIDE rating?
Aarav A is currently rated 2,283 in classical chess, 2,049 in rapid and 2,125 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,283 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Aarav A played?
Our database contains 147 games by Aarav A, covering Dec 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 65 wins, 25 draws, 57 losses (44.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Aarav A?
147 games by Aarav A 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.