Prepare against Aarav Katukuri
United Kingdom · World #79,349 classical · FIDE ID 343400604
When preparing against Aarav Katukuri, expect 1.e4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (68% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 55 games by Aarav Katukuri, covering Jun 2022 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Aarav Katukuri's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Aarav Katukuri 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 | 1,792 | 1,792 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,564 | 1,616 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,609 | 1,643 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 27 | 12 | 16 | 49.1% |
| As White | 29 | 14 | 7 | 8 | 48.3% |
| As Black | 26 | 13 | 5 | 8 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Aarav Katukuri's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Aarav Katukuri's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 86.2% | 64.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 13.8% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 64.0% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Katukuri usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Katukuri usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Katukuri usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 14% of White games, 37.5% score
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Katukuri usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Katukuri usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Katukuri usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 68.4% | 46.2% |
| d5 | 6 | 31.6% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 50.0% | 100.0% |
Aarav Katukuri's chess games
All 55 games by Aarav Katukuri in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2022 - 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: 27 wins, 12 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D79 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Alan D Chapman | 1,936 | 2nd Swindon Open 2026 | B01 |
| Aug 2026 | Peter J. Kirby | 1,905 | 2nd Swindon Open 2026 | D79 |
| Jul 2024 | Srivathsan Sasikumar | 1,900 | Stokes Cup U12 | B28 |
| Jul 2024 | Pat O'Hanlon | 1,809 | ch-BCF PM U2050 Open | D00 |
| Jul 2026 | Haruo Uegaki | 1,777 | Stokes Cup 2026 | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BCF U10 blitz | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,514 |
| ch-BCF U10 rapid | 2024 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,584 |
| ch-BCF U10 | 2024 | 7 | 5 | 1,690 |
| 2026 British Chess Championships: Under 12 | 2026 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,766 |
| Stokes Cup U12 | 2024 | 5 | 4 | 1,859 |
| Stokes Cup 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,856 |
| 2nd Swindon Open 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,941 |
| ch-BCF PM U2050 Open | 2024 | 4 | 2 | 1,855 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Aarav Katukuri's chess games?
55 games by Aarav Katukuri, from Jun 2022 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 Aarav Katukuri has played.
What does Aarav Katukuri play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Aarav Katukuri opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aarav Katukuri answers 1...c5 (68% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Aarav Katukuri play as White?
As White, Aarav Katukuri's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Aarav Katukuri play as Black?
As Black, Aarav Katukuri most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Aarav Katukuri's FIDE rating?
Aarav Katukuri is currently rated 1,792 in classical chess, 1,564 in rapid and 1,609 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,792 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Aarav Katukuri played?
Our database contains 55 games by Aarav Katukuri, covering Jun 2022 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 12 draws, 16 losses (49.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Aarav Katukuri?
55 games by Aarav Katukuri 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.