Prepare against Arju Prashanthakumar
DEU · World #44,691 classical · FIDE ID 34604065
When preparing against Arju Prashanthakumar, expect 1.e4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (54% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 65 games by Arju Prashanthakumar, covering Dec 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Arju Prashanthakumar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arju Prashanthakumar 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 | 1,915 | 1,915 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,853 | 1,854 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,070 | 2,070 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 19 | 19 | 27 | 29.2% |
| As White | 32 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 31.3% |
| As Black | 33 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arju Prashanthakumar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arju Prashanthakumar's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 28 | 87.5% | 41.1% |
| d4 | 2 | 6.3% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 6.3% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 41.1% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Prashanthakumar usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Prashanthakumar usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Prashanthakumar usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 75.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Prashanthakumar usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (50% of these games) — Prashanthakumar usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 14 | 53.8% | 32.1% |
| e5 | 12 | 46.2% | 41.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 75.0% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
Arju Prashanthakumar's chess games
All 65 games by Arju Prashanthakumar in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2021 - 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: 19 wins, 19 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B54 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Dennis Birke | 1,859 | ODJM B | C50 |
| May 2026 | Rudi Oblender | 1,814 | ODJM B | B06 |
| May 2024 | Konrad Fettig | 1,744 | ch-GER U25 Open B | B54 |
| May 2026 | Philipp Golke | 1,719 | ODJM B | A15 |
| May 2024 | Rene Lohmann | 1,702 | ch-GER U25 Open B | A36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U10 | 2022 | 22 | 8.5 | 1,130 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2023 | 18 | 7.5 | 1,449 |
| ODJM B | 2026 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,971 |
| ch-GER U25 Open B | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 1,728 |
| German Youth Teams | 2025 | 7 | 1 | 1,646 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arju Prashanthakumar's chess games?
65 games by Arju Prashanthakumar, from Dec 2021 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 Arju Prashanthakumar has played.
What does Arju Prashanthakumar play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Arju Prashanthakumar opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arju Prashanthakumar answers 1...e6 (54% of games), 1...e5 (46% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Arju Prashanthakumar play as White?
As White, Arju Prashanthakumar's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arju Prashanthakumar play as Black?
As Black, Arju Prashanthakumar most often plays: French Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Scotch Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Arju Prashanthakumar's FIDE rating?
Arju Prashanthakumar is currently rated 1,915 in classical chess, 1,853 in rapid and 2,070 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,915 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Arju Prashanthakumar played?
Our database contains 65 games by Arju Prashanthakumar, covering Dec 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 19 draws, 27 losses (29.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arju Prashanthakumar?
65 games by Arju Prashanthakumar 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.