Prepare against Aditya Verma
United Kingdom · World #10,460 classical · FIDE ID 426202
When preparing against Aditya Verma, expect 1.e4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (82%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 23.5% over 34 games.
Our database contains 451 games by Aditya Verma, covering Oct 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Aditya Verma's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Aditya Verma 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 | 2,162 | 2,172 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,022 | 2,025 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,966 | 1,981 | Feb 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 451 | 176 | 140 | 135 | 39.0% |
| As White | 219 | 102 | 59 | 58 | 46.6% |
| As Black | 232 | 74 | 81 | 77 | 31.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Aditya Verma's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Aditya Verma's side.
First moves as White (219 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 200 | 91.3% | 60.3% |
| d4 | 11 | 5.0% | 63.6% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 2.3% | 60.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 60.3% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Verma usually continues Nf3 (57.6% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Verma usually continues Nf3 (60.5% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Verma usually continues d4 (61.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 63.6% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Verma usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Verma usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Verma usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (104 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 84 | 80.8% | 52.4% |
| e5 | 15 | 14.4% | 43.3% |
| e6 | 4 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 68 | 81.9% | 50.7% |
| Nf6 | 13 | 15.7% | 46.2% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.4% | 25.0% |
Aditya Verma's chess games
All 451 games by Aditya Verma in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2012 - 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: 176 wins, 140 draws, 135 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 22 | 7/11/4 | 31.8% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 17 | 10/4/3 | 58.8% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 34 | 8/16/10 | 23.5% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 30 | 11/8/11 | 36.7% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 12 | 4/6/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 10 | 1/5/4 | 10.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 10 | 1/5/4 | 10.0% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| A16 | English Opening | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2018 | Jack Rudd | 2,276 | Jersey Open | B07 |
| Apr 2020 | Grzegorz Toczek | 2,271 | chT1-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | C72 |
| Apr 2019 | John Merriman | 2,238 | Stevenage 4NCL Easter Open | D45 |
| Aug 2026 | William Claridge-Hansen | 2,231 | Golders Green FIDE Rapidplay - August 2026 - Open | A07 |
| Sep 2023 | Peter Finn | 2,212 | London Mindsports Open | B31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle Northumbria Masters | 2022 | 17 | 9 | 2,028 |
| ch-BCF U12 | 2016 | 14 | 11 | 1,707 |
| 103rd ch-GBR Major | 2016 | 11 | 6 | 1,895 |
| Wch U08 | 2012 | 10 | 6 | 2,029 |
| chT1-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,047 |
| Coventry Int. Open | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,182 |
| 102nd ch-GBR Major | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,924 |
| EU-ch Online U16 | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,873 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Aditya Verma's chess games?
451 games by Aditya Verma, from Oct 2012 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 Aditya Verma has played.
What does Aditya Verma play on the first move as White?
Across 219 games with White in our database, Aditya Verma opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aditya Verma answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (82% of games), 1...Nf6 (16% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Aditya Verma play as White?
As White, Aditya Verma's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (22 games, 31.8% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (17 games, 58.8% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (12 games, 58.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 219 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Aditya Verma play as Black?
As Black, Aditya Verma most often plays: Slav Defense (34 games, 23.5% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (30 games, 36.7% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 232 games.
What is Aditya Verma's FIDE rating?
Aditya Verma is currently rated 2,162 in classical chess, 2,022 in rapid and 1,966 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,172 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Aditya Verma played?
Our database contains 451 games by Aditya Verma, covering Oct 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 176 wins, 140 draws, 135 losses (39.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Aditya Verma?
451 games by Aditya Verma 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.