Prepare against Arjun Kolani
United Kingdom · World #10,724 classical · FIDE ID 446700
When preparing against Arjun Kolani, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (98% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense as Black, 38.9% over 18 games.
Our database contains 239 games by Arjun Kolani, covering Nov 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Arjun Kolani's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arjun Kolani 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 | 2,158 | 2,158 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,992 | 1,992 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,010 | 2,010 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 239 | 133 | 40 | 66 | 55.6% |
| As White | 119 | 74 | 17 | 28 | 62.2% |
| As Black | 120 | 59 | 23 | 38 | 49.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arjun Kolani's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arjun Kolani's side.
First moves as White (119 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 118 | 99.2% | 69.1% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 69.1% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Kolani usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Kolani usually continues Nf3 (73.6% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Kolani usually continues d4 (72.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Kolani usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 59 | 98.3% | 61.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 35 | 87.5% | 65.7% |
| d5 | 5 | 12.5% | 60.0% |
Arjun Kolani's chess games
All 239 games by Arjun Kolani in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2015 - 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: 133 wins, 40 draws, 66 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C56 | Italian Game | 15 | 10/2/3 | 66.7% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 6/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 18 | 7/2/9 | 38.9% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 14 | 7/3/4 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C54 | Scotch Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B13 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2022 | Richard J D Palliser | 2,413 | chT-BCF 2122 (4NCL) | E60 |
| Jan 2024 | Jack Rudd | 2,340 | chT2-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | B11 |
| Aug 2021 | Yichen Han | 2,307 | World Cup U14 Prel | C55 |
| Aug 2026 | David Fitzsimons | 2,302 | 2026 British Chess Championships: Championship | C26 |
| Mar 2024 | Henry Li | 2,300 | chT2-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BCF U09 | 2016 | 19 | 13.5 | 515 |
| ch-BCF U10 | 2016 | 14 | 12 | 837 |
| UK Challenge Terafinal U14 | 2021 | 11 | 10 | 1,825 |
| World Cup U14 Prel | 2021 | 10 | 6 | 1,864 |
| 111th ch-GBR Major Open | 2025 | 9 | 7 | 2,223 |
| British Universities Chess Association Championships 2026 | Blitz | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,008 |
| chT-BCF 2122 (4NCL) | 2022 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,373 |
| ch-EU U12 | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,751 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arjun Kolani's chess games?
239 games by Arjun Kolani, from Nov 2015 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 Arjun Kolani has played.
What does Arjun Kolani play on the first move as White?
Across 119 games with White in our database, Arjun Kolani opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arjun Kolani answers 1...e5 (98% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Arjun Kolani play as White?
As White, Arjun Kolani's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (15 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate); French: Classical Variation (9 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 119 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arjun Kolani play as Black?
As Black, Arjun Kolani most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (18 games, 38.9% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (13 games, 53.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 120 games.
What is Arjun Kolani's FIDE rating?
Arjun Kolani is currently rated 2,158 in classical chess, 1,992 in rapid and 2,010 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,158 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Arjun Kolani played?
Our database contains 239 games by Arjun Kolani, covering Nov 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 133 wins, 40 draws, 66 losses (55.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arjun Kolani?
239 games by Arjun Kolani 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.