Prepare against Aaryan Varshney
GM · India · World #369 classical · FIDE ID 45048975
Our database contains 61 games by Aaryan Varshney, covering Dec 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Aaryan Varshney's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Aaryan Varshney 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 | 2,538 | 2,538 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,294 | 2,319 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,249 | 2,324 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 36 | 18 | 7 | 59.0% |
| As White | 29 | 17 | 10 | 2 | 58.6% |
| As Black | 32 | 19 | 8 | 5 | 59.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 29 | 100.0% | 75.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 75.9% score
- …Nf6 (86% of these games) — Varshney usually continues c4 (74.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Varshney usually continues c4 (87.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 85.7% | 87.5% |
| c6 | 2 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 75.0% | 38.9% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 25.0% | 66.7% |
Aaryan Varshney's chess games
All 61 games by Aaryan Varshney in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2014 - 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: 36 wins, 18 draws, 7 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D50 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E10 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D56 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D17 | Slav Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Ab Gupta | 2,535 | 34th Kavala Open | E11 |
| Jan 2026 | Vladislav Nozdrachev | 2,514 | Andranik Margaryan Memorial GM | C50 |
| Jan 2026 | Aleksey Goganov | 2,487 | Andranik Margaryan Memorial GM | D38 |
| Apr 2025 | Sahib Singh | 2,430 | TCh-BAN Premier | A20 |
| Jan 2026 | Erik Hakobyan | 2,427 | Andranik Margaryan Memorial GM | D50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Paris IdF Masters | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,515 |
| 3rd Leonine GM | 2025 | 9 | 7 | 2,604 |
| 7th DD-DBCA Open Fide Rating Chess Tournament 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 8 | 2,258 |
| TCh-BAN Premier | 2025 | 9 | 8.5 | 2,434 |
| Andranik Margaryan Memorial GM | 2026 | 9 | 7 | 2,661 |
| 34th Kavala Open | 2025 | 9 | 7 | 2,625 |
| ch-IND Blitz 2025-26 | 2026 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,103 |
| 3rd Dole Open | 2025 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,448 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Aaryan Varshney's chess games?
61 games by Aaryan Varshney, from Dec 2014 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 Aaryan Varshney has played.
What does Aaryan Varshney play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Aaryan Varshney opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aaryan Varshney answers 1...e5 (86% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Aaryan Varshney play as White?
As White, Aaryan Varshney's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Aaryan Varshney play as Black?
As Black, Aaryan Varshney most often plays: Slav Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (5 games, 80.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Aaryan Varshney's FIDE rating?
Aaryan Varshney is currently rated 2,538 in classical chess, 2,294 in rapid and 2,249 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,538 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Aaryan Varshney played?
Our database contains 61 games by Aaryan Varshney, covering Dec 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 18 draws, 7 losses (59.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Aaryan Varshney?
61 games by Aaryan Varshney 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.