Prepare against Aniruddha Deshpande
FM · India · World #6,699 classical · FIDE ID 5021774
Our database contains 389 games by Aniruddha Deshpande, covering Jul 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Aniruddha Deshpande's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Aniruddha Deshpande 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 | 2,231 | 2,327 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,040 | 2,271 | Jun 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,061 | 2,155 | Dec 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 389 | 101 | 103 | 185 | 26.0% |
| As White | 197 | 57 | 54 | 86 | 28.9% |
| As Black | 192 | 44 | 49 | 99 | 22.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Aniruddha Deshpande's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Aniruddha Deshpande's side.
First moves as White (197 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 86 | 43.7% | 41.3% |
| d4 | 76 | 38.6% | 47.4% |
| c4 | 28 | 14.2% | 37.5% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 3.6% | 28.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 44% of White games, 41.3% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Deshpande usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Deshpande usually continues Nf3 (31.3% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Deshpande usually continues d4 (54.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 39% of White games, 47.4% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Deshpande usually continues c4 (48.2% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Deshpande usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Deshpande usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 50 | 54.3% | 46.0% |
| c6 | 13 | 14.1% | 42.3% |
| d5 | 12 | 13.0% | 45.8% |
| e6 | 8 | 8.7% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 8 | 8.7% | 31.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 48 | 64.9% | 30.2% |
| Nf6 | 19 | 25.7% | 34.2% |
| f5 | 3 | 4.1% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.7% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Aniruddha Deshpande's chess games
All 389 games by Aniruddha Deshpande in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2003 - 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: 101 wins, 103 draws, 185 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A62 | Catalan | 19 | 8/4/7 | 42.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 16 | 4/5/7 | 25.0% |
| D23 | Slav Defense | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| D78 | King's Indian Defense | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 25 | 1/11/13 | 4.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 17 | 7/6/4 | 41.2% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 9 | 0/4/5 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2015 | Ivan Popov | 2,622 | 13th New Delhi Parsvnath Open | B34 |
| Feb 2025 | Pranesh M | 2,586 | 38th Cannes Open | A45 |
| Aug 2019 | Anh Khoi Nguyen | 2,529 | 26th Abu Dhabi Open | A63 |
| Oct 2013 | S. Dhopade Swapnil | 2,471 | 51st chB-IND | A25 |
| Oct 2023 | Semen Mitusov | 2,468 | Fagernes Autumn Open | B38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 65 | 24.5 | 2,060 |
| 1st Mumbai Mayors Cup | 2008 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,138 |
| 58th Biel Master Open | 2025 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,234 |
| 13th New Delhi Parsvnath Open | 2015 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,479 |
| 3rd Mumbai Wealth Open | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,098 |
| 9th Ho Chi Minh City HD Bank Open | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 2,405 |
| Vezerkepzo GM April | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,397 |
| 4th Mumbai Wealth Open | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,276 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Aniruddha Deshpande's chess games?
389 games by Aniruddha Deshpande, from Jul 2003 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 Aniruddha Deshpande has played.
What does Aniruddha Deshpande play on the first move as White?
Across 197 games with White in our database, Aniruddha Deshpande opens with 1.e4 (44% of games), 1.d4 (39% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aniruddha Deshpande answers 1...c5 (54% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (65% of games), 1...Nf6 (26% of games), 1...f5 (4% of games).
What openings does Aniruddha Deshpande play as White?
As White, Aniruddha Deshpande's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (19 games, 42.1% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (13 games, 23.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 197 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Aniruddha Deshpande play as Black?
As Black, Aniruddha Deshpande most often plays: Slav Defense (25 games, 4.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 192 games.
What is Aniruddha Deshpande's FIDE rating?
Aniruddha Deshpande is currently rated 2,231 in classical chess, 2,040 in rapid and 2,061 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,327 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Aniruddha Deshpande played?
Our database contains 389 games by Aniruddha Deshpande, covering Jul 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 101 wins, 103 draws, 185 losses (26.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Aniruddha Deshpande?
389 games by Aniruddha Deshpande 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.