Prepare against Aarav Sarbalia
FM · India · World #4,963 classical · FIDE ID 33382859
When preparing against Aarav Sarbalia, expect 1.e4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (61% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (65%).
Our database contains 122 games by Aarav Sarbalia, covering Nov 2021 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Aarav Sarbalia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Aarav Sarbalia 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 | 2,275 | 2,312 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,076 | 2,076 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,947 | 1,973 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 122 | 30 | 37 | 55 | 24.6% |
| As White | 59 | 16 | 24 | 19 | 27.1% |
| As Black | 63 | 14 | 13 | 36 | 22.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Aarav Sarbalia's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Aarav Sarbalia's side.
First moves as White (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 53 | 89.8% | 43.4% |
| d4 | 6 | 10.2% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 43.4% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Sarbalia usually continues Nf3 (42.5% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Sarbalia usually continues Nf3 (46.7% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Sarbalia usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 83.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Sarbalia usually continues Bf4 (87.5% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Sarbalia usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Sarbalia usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 14 | 60.9% | 32.1% |
| c5 | 8 | 34.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 65.4% | 23.5% |
| d5 | 6 | 23.1% | 16.7% |
| f5 | 3 | 11.5% | 33.3% |
Aarav Sarbalia's chess games
All 122 games by Aarav Sarbalia in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2021 - 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: 30 wins, 37 draws, 55 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A33 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E28 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Jan Gustafsson | 2,591 | Titled Tue Early | C45 |
| May 2026 | Mark Smirnov | 2,431 | 4th Munich GM1 2026 | A06 |
| Oct 2024 | Boris Abrashkin | 2,407 | Titled Tue Early | C15 |
| Jun 2025 | Tarun Kanyamarala | 2,406 | 3rd Munich Whitsun Open A | B22 |
| Aug 2025 | Andrey Tsvetkov | 2,403 | Titled Tue Early | B92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 45 | 22.5 | 2,273 |
| Vezerkepzo GM Nov | 2024 | 10 | 1 | 2,052 |
| Vezerkepzo Santa Claus IM | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,219 |
| RUDAR 35A GM 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,315 |
| SixDays Budapest Nov IMB | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,324 |
| 4th Munich GM1 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 3 | 2,278 |
| Laszlo Eperjesi Mem GM | 2024 | 9 | 1.5 | 2,135 |
| 3rd Munich Open A | 2025 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,240 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Aarav Sarbalia's chess games?
122 games by Aarav Sarbalia, from Nov 2021 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 Sarbalia has played.
What does Aarav Sarbalia play on the first move as White?
Across 59 games with White in our database, Aarav Sarbalia opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aarav Sarbalia answers 1...e5 (61% of games), 1...c5 (35% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (65% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games), 1...f5 (12% of games).
What openings does Aarav Sarbalia play as White?
As White, Aarav Sarbalia's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 59 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Aarav Sarbalia play as Black?
As Black, Aarav Sarbalia most often plays: Réti Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 63 games.
What is Aarav Sarbalia's FIDE rating?
Aarav Sarbalia is currently rated 2,275 in classical chess, 2,076 in rapid and 1,947 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,312 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Aarav Sarbalia played?
Our database contains 122 games by Aarav Sarbalia, covering Nov 2021 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 37 draws, 55 losses (24.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Aarav Sarbalia?
122 games by Aarav Sarbalia 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.