Prepare against Aaron Both
Canada · World #43,132 classical · FIDE ID 2611856
Our database contains 68 games by Aaron Both, covering Sep 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Aaron Both's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Aaron Both 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 | 1,921 | 1,983 | Jan 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,888 | 1,921 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,883 | 1,953 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 24 | 9 | 34 | 35.3% |
| As White | 32 | 13 | 3 | 15 | 40.6% |
| As Black | 36 | 11 | 6 | 19 | 30.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Aaron Both's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Aaron Both's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 31 | 96.9% | 48.4% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 48.4% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Both usually continues Nc3 (57.1% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Both usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Both usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Both usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 80.0% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 3 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 6 | 50.0% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 5 | 41.7% | 20.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
Aaron Both's chess games
All 68 games by Aaron Both in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2013 - 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: 24 wins, 9 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 7/1/5 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B42 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2016 | Jason Kenney | 2,241 | 10th Victoria Grand Pacific Open | D07 |
| Sep 2019 | Francois Leveille | 2,231 | Montreal Open | B42 |
| Oct 2015 | Mariana-Camelia Plass | 2,057 | 3rd Krk Golden Island Open | B23 |
| Sep 2025 | Luciano Rondon | 1,950 | Montreal Open | A88 |
| Jul 2026 | Lamontagne,Damien | 1,861 | Quebec Open 2026 | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montreal Open | 2025 | 17 | 6.5 | 1,942 |
| Quebec Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,866 |
| 3rd Krk Golden Island Open | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,036 |
| 26th Nova Gorica Open A | 2022 | 9 | 3 | 1,713 |
| ch-CAN Amateur U2100 | 2010 | 7 | 4 | 1,945 |
| 21st Harrogate 4NCL Open B | 2019 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,962 |
| Take 5 August 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 1 | 1,780 |
| Toronto PWC Open | 2009 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,849 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Aaron Both's chess games?
68 games by Aaron Both, from Sep 2013 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 Aaron Both has played.
What does Aaron Both play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Aaron Both opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aaron Both answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nc6 (50% of games), 1...f5 (42% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games).
What openings does Aaron Both play as White?
As White, Aaron Both's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Aaron Both play as Black?
As Black, Aaron Both most often plays: Dutch Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Mikenas Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Aaron Both's FIDE rating?
Aaron Both is currently rated 1,921 in classical chess, 1,888 in rapid and 1,883 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,983 (Jan 2019).
How many games has Aaron Both played?
Our database contains 68 games by Aaron Both, covering Sep 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 9 draws, 34 losses (35.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Aaron Both?
68 games by Aaron Both 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.