Prepare against Achyuth Aravindhan
CM · NLD · World #7,846 classical · FIDE ID 1084216
When preparing against Achyuth Aravindhan, expect 1.e4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (53%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Rossolimo as Black, 22.2% over 18 games.
Our database contains 242 games by Achyuth Aravindhan, covering Aug 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Achyuth Aravindhan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Achyuth Aravindhan 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 | 2,208 | 2,277 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,151 | 2,151 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,122 | 2,219 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 242 | 67 | 56 | 119 | 27.7% |
| As White | 119 | 32 | 35 | 52 | 26.9% |
| As Black | 123 | 35 | 21 | 67 | 28.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Achyuth Aravindhan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Achyuth Aravindhan's side.
First moves as White (119 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 109 | 91.6% | 42.2% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 8.4% | 35.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 42.2% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Aravindhan usually continues Nf3 (43.0% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Aravindhan usually continues Nf3 (44.1% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Aravindhan usually continues d4 (34.6% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 8% of White games, 35.0% score
- …Nf6 (70% of these games) — Aravindhan usually continues g3 (35.7% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Aravindhan usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Aravindhan usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 57 | 93.4% | 43.9% |
| b6 | 3 | 4.9% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 52.8% | 23.7% |
| d5 | 17 | 47.2% | 41.2% |
Achyuth Aravindhan's chess games
All 242 games by Achyuth Aravindhan in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2021 - 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: 67 wins, 56 draws, 119 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 21 | 5/6/10 | 23.8% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 16 | 4/6/6 | 25.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 18 | 4/5/9 | 22.2% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 13 | 4/6/3 | 30.8% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| E62 | English Opening | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | Atilla Kuru | 2,397 | Titled Tue Early | B66 |
| Jul 2024 | Barry Brink | 2,371 | Amsterdam Science Park Open A | B15 |
| May 2026 | Bekker,Stefan | 2,367 | ch-NED Qualification 2026 | B53 |
| Dec 2024 | Edward Song | 2,362 | 5th elllobregat Open | B31 |
| Jun 2025 | Le Thao Nguyen Pham | 2,357 | Titled Tue Early | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 73 | 23.5 | 2,058 |
| ch-NED U14 | 2023 | 18 | 9 | 1,758 |
| Dutch Open | 2025 | 17 | 7 | 2,047 |
| ch-NED Qualification 2026 | 2026 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,233 |
| Dutch Youth Championship 2026 | U16 | 2026 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,100 |
| 5th elllobregat Open | 2024 | 10 | 5 | 2,372 |
| 25th Hoogeveen Open | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 1,767 |
| 52nd Rilton Cup 2024-25 | 2025 | 9 | 2 | 1,999 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Achyuth Aravindhan's chess games?
242 games by Achyuth Aravindhan, from Aug 2021 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 Achyuth Aravindhan has played.
What does Achyuth Aravindhan play on the first move as White?
Across 119 games with White in our database, Achyuth Aravindhan opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Achyuth Aravindhan answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...b6 (5% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (53% of games), 1...d5 (47% of games).
What openings does Achyuth Aravindhan play as White?
As White, Achyuth Aravindhan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (21 games, 23.8% win rate); Italian Game (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (12 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 119 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Achyuth Aravindhan play as Black?
As Black, Achyuth Aravindhan most often plays: Sicilian: Rossolimo (18 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 123 games.
What is Achyuth Aravindhan's FIDE rating?
Achyuth Aravindhan is currently rated 2,208 in classical chess, 2,151 in rapid and 2,122 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,277 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Achyuth Aravindhan played?
Our database contains 242 games by Achyuth Aravindhan, covering Aug 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 67 wins, 56 draws, 119 losses (27.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Achyuth Aravindhan?
242 games by Achyuth Aravindhan 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.