Prepare against Arav Padala
CM · United States · World #26,128 classical · FIDE ID 39964841
When preparing against Arav Padala, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 36 games by Arav Padala, covering Dec 2024 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Arav Padala's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arav Padala 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 | 2,011 | 2,227 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,742 | 1,742 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 1 | 6 | 29 | 2.8% |
| As White | 18 | 1 | 3 | 14 | 5.6% |
| As Black | 18 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 0.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arav Padala's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arav Padala's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 100.0% | 15.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 15.8% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Padala usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Padala usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Padala usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 20.0% |
Arav Padala's chess games
All 36 games by Arav Padala in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2024 - 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: 1 wins, 6 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C46 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A19 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C46 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C31 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | King's Knight Opening: Konstantinopolsky | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E35 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Noel Gallas | 2,226 | Kanizsa Open 2026 | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest 1 Week Aug IMB | 2026 | 9 | 1 | 1,950 |
| FSIMB August 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 0.5 | 1,893 |
| SixDays Budapest July IMB | 2026 | 9 | 0.5 | 1,901 |
| Kanizsa Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 2 | 2,030 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arav Padala's chess games?
36 games by Arav Padala, from Dec 2024 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 Arav Padala has played.
What does Arav Padala play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Arav Padala opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arav Padala answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Arav Padala play as White?
As White, Arav Padala's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arav Padala play as Black?
As Black, Arav Padala most often plays: Réti Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Mikenas Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Arav Padala's FIDE rating?
Arav Padala is currently rated 2,011 in classical chess and 1,742 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,227 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Arav Padala played?
Our database contains 36 games by Arav Padala, covering Dec 2024 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 1 wins, 6 draws, 29 losses (2.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arav Padala?
36 games by Arav Padala 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.