Prepare against Arnav Agrawal
FM · India · World #8,764 classical · FIDE ID 48779857
Our database contains 112 games by Arnav Agrawal, covering Jan 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Arnav Agrawal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arnav Agrawal 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 | 2,191 | 2,304 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,150 | 2,186 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,202 | 2,202 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 112 | 37 | 39 | 36 | 33.0% |
| As White | 55 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 32.7% |
| As Black | 57 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arnav Agrawal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arnav Agrawal's side.
First moves as White (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 55 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Agrawal usually continues c4 (51.4% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Agrawal usually continues c4 (53.6% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Agrawal usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 95.8% | 54.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 100.0% | 47.9% |
Arnav Agrawal's chess games
All 112 games by Arnav Agrawal in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2023 - 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: 37 wins, 39 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 16 | 6/6/4 | 37.5% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| D25 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E63 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | S Aswath | 2,469 | ch-IND Blitz | E62 |
| Apr 2025 | Sathvik Adiga | 2,390 | 3rd Maharashtra GM Open | B56 |
| Apr 2025 | Bharadia Yash | 2,368 | 3rd Maharashtra GM Open | E32 |
| Jul 2026 | Begunov,K | 2,325 | 1st 3-0 Thu 30th Jul 2026 | D11 |
| Mar 2025 | J Sai Agni Jeevitesh | 2,312 | ch-IND Blitz | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odisha Open Cat.A | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,198 |
| 16th KIIT Cat A Open | 2025 | 8 | 5 | 2,041 |
| Baku Open 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,095 |
| 3rd Maharashtra GM Open | 2025 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,344 |
| 35th India National U17 Championship 2026 | Open | 2026 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,162 |
| 44th chT-IND | 2025 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,258 |
| 62nd ch-IND | 2025 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,211 |
| KCA International | 2025 | 6 | 2 | 1,766 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arnav Agrawal's chess games?
112 games by Arnav Agrawal, from Jan 2023 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 Arnav Agrawal has played.
What does Arnav Agrawal play on the first move as White?
Across 55 games with White in our database, Arnav Agrawal opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arnav Agrawal answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Arnav Agrawal play as White?
As White, Arnav Agrawal's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (16 games, 37.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 55 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arnav Agrawal play as Black?
As Black, Arnav Agrawal most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 45.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 57 games.
What is Arnav Agrawal's FIDE rating?
Arnav Agrawal is currently rated 2,191 in classical chess, 2,150 in rapid and 2,202 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,304 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Arnav Agrawal played?
Our database contains 112 games by Arnav Agrawal, covering Jan 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 39 draws, 36 losses (33.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arnav Agrawal?
112 games by Arnav Agrawal 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.