Prepare against Adithya Vaidyanathan
FM · United Kingdom · World #5,442 classical · FIDE ID 495450
Our database contains 347 games by Adithya Vaidyanathan, covering Oct 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Adithya Vaidyanathan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Adithya Vaidyanathan 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 | 2,261 | 2,346 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,194 | 2,194 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,117 | 2,117 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 347 | 155 | 61 | 130 | 44.7% |
| As White | 176 | 79 | 34 | 63 | 44.9% |
| As Black | 171 | 76 | 27 | 67 | 44.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (176 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 89 | 50.6% | 56.7% |
| Nf3 | 62 | 35.2% | 61.3% |
| c4 | 25 | 14.2% | 30.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 51% of White games, 56.7% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Vaidyanathan usually continues c4 (43.9% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Vaidyanathan usually continues c4 (69.4% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Vaidyanathan usually continues c4 (68.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 35% of White games, 61.3% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Vaidyanathan usually continues d4 (64.1% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Vaidyanathan usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Vaidyanathan usually continues c3 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 84 | 100.0% | 49.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 26 | 50.0% | 59.6% |
| Nf6 | 25 | 48.1% | 52.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
Adithya Vaidyanathan's chess games
All 347 games by Adithya Vaidyanathan in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 155 wins, 61 draws, 130 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 38 | 17/8/13 | 44.7% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 22 | 14/7/1 | 63.6% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| A01 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 3/0/7 | 30.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| E71 | English Opening | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 40 | 15/5/20 | 37.5% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 16 | 6/3/7 | 37.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 7/0/7 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 6 | 3/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Harikrishnan.A.Ra | 2,534 | Coventry Int. Open | E20 |
| Dec 2025 | Eldar Gasanov | 2,447 | 15th LCC Super Rapid | A04 |
| Jun 2025 | Simon K Williams | 2,444 | FIDE World Rapid Team | A84 |
| Apr 2026 | Vojtech Zwardon | 2,438 | 4NCL Easter IM 2025 | A36 |
| Feb 2026 | Tarun Kanyamarala | 2,397 | Isle of Wight Masters | B54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Rapidplay | 2025 | 22 | 14.5 | 2,114 |
| chT-BCF4 U18 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 16 | 5 | 1,195 |
| British Rapidplay 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,318 |
| World Cadets U12 2024 | 2024 | 11 | 6 | 1,789 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2025 | 10 | 1.5 | 2,082 |
| 4NCL 2025-26 | 2026 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,128 |
| 4NCL Easter IM 2025 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,418 |
| 111th ch-GBR | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,026 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Adithya Vaidyanathan's chess games?
347 games by Adithya Vaidyanathan, from Oct 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 Adithya Vaidyanathan has played.
What does Adithya Vaidyanathan play on the first move as White?
Across 176 games with White in our database, Adithya Vaidyanathan opens with 1.d4 (51% of games), 1.Nf3 (35% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Adithya Vaidyanathan answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (48% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games).
What openings does Adithya Vaidyanathan play as White?
As White, Adithya Vaidyanathan's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (38 games, 44.7% win rate); Slav Defense (22 games, 63.6% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 176 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Adithya Vaidyanathan play as Black?
As Black, Adithya Vaidyanathan most often plays: Sicilian (40 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (14 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 171 games.
What is Adithya Vaidyanathan's FIDE rating?
Adithya Vaidyanathan is currently rated 2,261 in classical chess, 2,194 in rapid and 2,117 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,346 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Adithya Vaidyanathan played?
Our database contains 347 games by Adithya Vaidyanathan, covering Oct 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 155 wins, 61 draws, 130 losses (44.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Adithya Vaidyanathan?
347 games by Adithya Vaidyanathan 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.