Prepare against Arav Ajaykumar
United Kingdom · World #94,561 classical · FIDE ID 343427758
When preparing against Arav Ajaykumar, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 33 games by Arav Ajaykumar, covering Aug 2023 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Arav Ajaykumar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arav Ajaykumar 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 | 1,746 | 1,746 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,824 | 1,824 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,818 | 1,818 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 16 | 2 | 15 | 48.5% |
| As White | 16 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 17 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 47.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arav Ajaykumar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arav Ajaykumar's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 93.8% | 46.7% |
| d4 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 46.7% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Ajaykumar usually continues c3 (16.7% score)
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Ajaykumar usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Ajaykumar usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Ajaykumar usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 14 | 100.0% | 57.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (1 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 1 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Arav Ajaykumar's chess games
All 33 games by Arav Ajaykumar in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2023 - Oct 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: 16 wins, 2 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Jacob Liu | 1,962 | 112th ch-GBR Major Open | C02 |
| Aug 2026 | Aarav Sohi | 1,678 | 2026 British Chess Championships: Under 16 | B22 |
| Aug 2026 | Sophie Mehta | 1,661 | 2026 British Chess Championships: Under 16 | A04 |
| Aug 2026 | Monika Ashbrooke | 1,620 | 112th ch-GBR Major Open | C02 |
| Oct 2026 | Mia Mouskos | 1,607 | 2026 Delancey UKCC Challengers Under 18 | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT5-BCF U18 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 10 | 8 | 1,199 |
| 2026 Delancey UKCC Challengers Under 18 | 2026 | 9 | 3 | 1,592 |
| 112th ch-GBR Major Open | 2026 | 7 | 2 | 1,654 |
| 2026 British Chess Championships: Under 16 | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 1,836 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arav Ajaykumar's chess games?
33 games by Arav Ajaykumar, from Aug 2023 to Oct 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 Arav Ajaykumar has played.
What does Arav Ajaykumar play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Arav Ajaykumar opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arav Ajaykumar answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Arav Ajaykumar play as White?
As White, Arav Ajaykumar's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (6 games, 16.7% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arav Ajaykumar play as Black?
As Black, Arav Ajaykumar most often plays: Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Arav Ajaykumar's FIDE rating?
Arav Ajaykumar is currently rated 1,746 in classical chess, 1,824 in rapid and 1,818 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,746 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Arav Ajaykumar played?
Our database contains 33 games by Arav Ajaykumar, covering Aug 2023 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 2 draws, 15 losses (48.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arav Ajaykumar?
33 games by Arav Ajaykumar 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.