Prepare against Abishan Arulmaran
Norway · World #44,194 classical · FIDE ID 1537334
When preparing against Abishan Arulmaran, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%).
Our database contains 46 games by Abishan Arulmaran, covering Feb 2017 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Abishan Arulmaran's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Abishan Arulmaran 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 | 1,917 | 1,930 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,888 | 1,888 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,949 | 1,951 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 19 | 11 | 16 | 41.3% |
| As White | 23 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 39.1% |
| As Black | 23 | 10 | 5 | 8 | 43.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Abishan Arulmaran's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Abishan Arulmaran's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 100.0% | 52.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 52.2% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Arulmaran usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Arulmaran usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Arulmaran usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 66.7% | 75.0% |
| Nc6 | 4 | 26.7% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 85.7% | 58.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Abishan Arulmaran's chess games
All 46 games by Abishan Arulmaran in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2017 - Oct 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: 19 wins, 11 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C44 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| Scotch Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% | |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% | |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% | |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% | |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Petter Smedsrud | 1,954 | Fagernes Chess International | Open | A45 |
| Aug 2022 | Michal Podjavorinsky | 1,946 | 9th Prague Summer Open B | C28 |
| Apr 2026 | Olav Faye Helvik | 1,893 | Fagernes Chess International | Open | B12 |
| Jul 2026 | Kristian Elias Nygard-Forberg | 1,856 | Landsturneringen 2026 | 1 | — |
| Jul 2026 | Trond Harald Saltnes | 1,848 | Landsturneringen 2026 | 1 | — |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landsturneringen 2026 | Klasse 1 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,925 |
| Fagernes Chess International | Open | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 1,955 |
| Landsturneringen 2026 | 1 | 2026 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,986 |
| Landsturneringen 2025 | 1 | 2025 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,786 |
| Norway Chess Open 2025 | ELO - Open | 2025 | 5 | 2 | 1,596 |
| chT-NOR Clubs | 2022 | 4 | 2 | 1,946 |
| Landsturneringen 2023 | Klasse 2 | 2023 | 2 | 1 | 1,656 |
| 9th Prague Summer Open B | 2022 | 2 | 1 | 1,869 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Abishan Arulmaran's chess games?
46 games by Abishan Arulmaran, from Feb 2017 to Oct 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 Abishan Arulmaran has played.
What does Abishan Arulmaran play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Abishan Arulmaran opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Abishan Arulmaran answers 1...e5 (67% of games), 1...Nc6 (27% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Abishan Arulmaran play as White?
As White, Abishan Arulmaran's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Abishan Arulmaran play as Black?
As Black, Abishan Arulmaran most often plays: Bishop's Opening (5 games, 100.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Abishan Arulmaran's FIDE rating?
Abishan Arulmaran is currently rated 1,917 in classical chess, 1,888 in rapid and 1,949 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,930 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Abishan Arulmaran played?
Our database contains 46 games by Abishan Arulmaran, covering Feb 2017 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 11 draws, 16 losses (41.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Abishan Arulmaran?
46 games by Abishan Arulmaran 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.