Prepare against Arnav Kumar
United Kingdom · World #25,093 classical · FIDE ID 343400710
Our database contains 46 games by Arnav Kumar, covering Dec 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Arnav Kumar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arnav Kumar 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 | 2,018 | 2,055 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,847 | 1,863 | Mar 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,971 | 1,971 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 32.6% |
| As White | 22 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 24 | 5 | 12 | 7 | 20.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arnav Kumar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arnav Kumar's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 100.0% | 54.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 54.5% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Kumar usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Kumar usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Kumar usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 12 | 100.0% | 54.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 55.6% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 44.4% | 25.0% |
Arnav Kumar's chess games
All 46 games by Arnav Kumar 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: 15 wins, 16 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E07 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Kadas Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | Jacob Connor Boswell | 2,245 | British Rapidplay | D37 |
| Aug 2024 | Adam Bedi | 1,903 | ch-BCF Major | B43 |
| Jun 2026 | Sanjit S Kumar | 1,854 | 2026 British Senior Team Challenge Final | C19 |
| Jul 2026 | Wang,Yiming | 1,811 | Sussex University Masters | B32 |
| Mar 2025 | Nodirabegim Bahtiyorova | 1,761 | British Rapidplay | B15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Rapidplay | 2025 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,990 |
| ch-BCF Major | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1,863 |
| ch-BCF U14 | 2024 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,527 |
| Sussex University Masters | 2026 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,937 |
| Robinson Cup U14 | 2024 | 5 | 3 | 1,727 |
| 2026 British Senior Team Challenge Final | 2026 | 5 | 4 | 1,997 |
| 2026 English Schools Chess Championships Final | 2026 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,860 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arnav Kumar's chess games?
46 games by Arnav Kumar, 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 Arnav Kumar has played.
What does Arnav Kumar play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Arnav Kumar opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arnav Kumar answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (44% of games).
What openings does Arnav Kumar play as White?
As White, Arnav Kumar's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Classical (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arnav Kumar play as Black?
As Black, Arnav Kumar most often plays: Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Arnav Kumar's FIDE rating?
Arnav Kumar is currently rated 2,018 in classical chess, 1,847 in rapid and 1,971 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,055 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Arnav Kumar played?
Our database contains 46 games by Arnav Kumar, covering Dec 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 16 draws, 15 losses (32.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arnav Kumar?
46 games by Arnav Kumar 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.