Prepare against Anay Agarwal
CM · United Kingdom · World #61,476 classical · FIDE ID 48733660
When preparing against Anay Agarwal, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (98% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 18.2% over 22 games.
Our database contains 225 games by Anay Agarwal, covering Jun 2023 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Anay Agarwal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Anay Agarwal 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 | 1,851 | 2,020 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,881 | 1,992 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,752 | 1,975 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 225 | 50 | 18 | 157 | 22.2% |
| As White | 116 | 31 | 10 | 75 | 26.7% |
| As Black | 109 | 19 | 8 | 82 | 17.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Anay Agarwal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Anay Agarwal's side.
First moves as White (115 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 115 | 100.0% | 30.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 30.4% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Agarwal usually continues c3 (27.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Agarwal usually continues Nf3 (43.3% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Agarwal usually continues d4 (19.2% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 58 | 98.3% | 19.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 35 | 100.0% | 24.3% |
Anay Agarwal's chess games
All 225 games by Anay Agarwal in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2023 - Sep 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: 50 wins, 18 draws, 157 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 37 | 7/6/24 | 18.9% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 13 | 2/1/10 | 15.4% |
| C44 | Italian Game | 12 | 6/0/6 | 50.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 22 | 4/1/17 | 18.2% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 15 | 3/0/12 | 20.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 10 | 1/1/8 | 10.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Antoine Bournel | 2,433 | Titled Tue | B22 |
| Aug 2026 | Anatoliy Emeliantsev | 2,359 | Titled Tue 11th Aug 2026 | D30 |
| May 2026 | Jonathan Alonso Moyano | 2,351 | Titled Tuesday | B94 |
| Mar 2026 | Walter Bonatti | 2,295 | Titled Tue | B23 |
| Mar 2026 | Mathias Lind Schouten | 2,291 | Titled Tue | — |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 176 | 47.5 | 1,952 |
| Belgrade Radnicki Schev 02 | 2024 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,672 |
| 19th South Wales Open | 2024 | 9 | 3 | 1,662 |
| 39th ECC Open | 2024 | 7 | 0 | 1,660 |
| ch-BCF PM U2050 Open | 2024 | 6 | 2 | 1,495 |
| ch-BCF AM Open | 2024 | 5 | 0 | 1,499 |
| ch-BCF Atkins Open | 2024 | 5 | 2 | 1,817 |
| 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Blitz | O12 | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,672 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Anay Agarwal's chess games?
225 games by Anay Agarwal, from Jun 2023 to Sep 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 Anay Agarwal has played.
What does Anay Agarwal play on the first move as White?
Across 115 games with White in our database, Anay Agarwal opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Anay Agarwal answers 1...c5 (98% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Anay Agarwal play as White?
As White, Anay Agarwal's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (37 games, 18.9% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Italian Game (12 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 116 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Anay Agarwal play as Black?
As Black, Anay Agarwal most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (22 games, 18.2% win rate); Sicilian (15 games, 20.0% win rate); Catalan (10 games, 10.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 109 games.
What is Anay Agarwal's FIDE rating?
Anay Agarwal is currently rated 1,851 in classical chess, 1,881 in rapid and 1,752 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,020 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Anay Agarwal played?
Our database contains 225 games by Anay Agarwal, covering Jun 2023 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 50 wins, 18 draws, 157 losses (22.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Anay Agarwal?
225 games by Anay Agarwal 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.