Prepare against Aarit Kapil
FM · India · World #3,118 classical · FIDE ID 33408947
When preparing against Aarit Kapil, expect 1.e4 in 55% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (66%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as White, 38.1% over 21 games.
Our database contains 385 games by Aarit Kapil, covering Sep 2022 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Aarit Kapil's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Aarit Kapil 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 | 2,335 | 2,335 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,384 | 2,384 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,182 | 2,336 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 385 | 162 | 82 | 141 | 42.1% |
| As White | 197 | 89 | 44 | 64 | 45.2% |
| As Black | 188 | 73 | 38 | 77 | 38.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Aarit Kapil's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Aarit Kapil's side.
First moves as White (196 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 108 | 55.1% | 52.3% |
| d4 | 47 | 24.0% | 61.7% |
| Nf3 | 35 | 17.9% | 65.7% |
| a3 | 2 | 1.0% | 75.0% |
| a4 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 55% of White games, 52.3% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Kapil usually continues Nf3 (59.5% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Kapil usually continues Nf3 (47.4% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Kapil usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 61.7% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Kapil usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Kapil usually continues Nf3 (63.3% score)
- …Nc6 (2% of these games) — Kapil usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 79 | 91.9% | 51.9% |
| e5 | 5 | 5.8% | 10.0% |
| h6 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 38 | 65.5% | 47.4% |
| d5 | 19 | 32.8% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
Aarit Kapil's chess games
All 385 games by Aarit Kapil in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 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: 162 wins, 82 draws, 141 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E06 | Catalan | 21 | 8/9/4 | 38.1% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 20 | 10/4/6 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 18 | 12/2/4 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B60 | Sicilian | 32 | 13/9/10 | 40.6% |
| A15 | English Opening | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 10 | 8/0/2 | 80.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| E10 | Catalan | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D25 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | Mikhail Kobalia | 2,538 | Titled Tue Early | B41 |
| Jul 2025 | B. Adhiban | 2,534 | Titled Tue Early | B41 |
| Apr 2025 | Santiago Avila Pavas | 2,511 | Titled Tue Early | B02 |
| Jun 2025 | Mahdi Gholami Orimi | 2,511 | Titled Tue Early | B06 |
| Mar 2025 | Alexey Reshetnikov | 2,492 | Titled Tue Early | D28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 229 | 129 | 2,318 |
| Abu Dhabi Masters Online | 2025 | 11 | 6 | 2,326 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 27th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,264 |
| Tigran Nalbandyan Mem | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,293 |
| Budapest 1 Week Mar GMA | 2026 | 9 | 1.5 | 2,144 |
| RUDAR 35A GM 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,535 |
| 19th Paracin Open A 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,206 |
| RUDAR 36 GM 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,326 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Aarit Kapil's chess games?
385 games by Aarit Kapil, from Sep 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 Aarit Kapil has played.
What does Aarit Kapil play on the first move as White?
Across 196 games with White in our database, Aarit Kapil opens with 1.e4 (55% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aarit Kapil answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games), 1...h6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (66% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Aarit Kapil play as White?
As White, Aarit Kapil's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (21 games, 38.1% win rate); Réti Opening (20 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (18 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 197 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Aarit Kapil play as Black?
As Black, Aarit Kapil most often plays: Sicilian (32 games, 40.6% win rate); English Opening (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 80.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 188 games.
What is Aarit Kapil's FIDE rating?
Aarit Kapil is currently rated 2,335 in classical chess, 2,384 in rapid and 2,182 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,335 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Aarit Kapil played?
Our database contains 385 games by Aarit Kapil, covering Sep 2022 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 162 wins, 82 draws, 141 losses (42.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Aarit Kapil?
385 games by Aarit Kapil 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.