Prepare against Arnav Maheshwari
FM · India · World #3,574 classical · FIDE ID 25660357
When preparing against Arnav Maheshwari, expect 1.d4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (39% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%).
Our database contains 123 games by Arnav Maheshwari, covering May 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Arnav Maheshwari's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arnav Maheshwari 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 | 2,317 | 2,342 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,200 | 2,200 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,922 | 1,966 | Jul 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 123 | 52 | 37 | 34 | 42.3% |
| As White | 59 | 29 | 16 | 14 | 49.2% |
| As Black | 64 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 35.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arnav Maheshwari's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arnav Maheshwari's side.
First moves as White (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 31 | 52.5% | 59.7% |
| e4 | 18 | 30.5% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 6.8% | 87.5% |
| b3 | 2 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
| h3 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 53% of White games, 59.7% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Maheshwari usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Maheshwari usually continues c4 (65.0% score)
- …b6 (3% of these games) — Maheshwari usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 31% of White games, 66.7% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Maheshwari usually continues Nf3 (72.2% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Maheshwari usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Maheshwari usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 39.3% | 59.1% |
| e6 | 7 | 25.0% | 42.9% |
| c6 | 6 | 21.4% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 4 | 14.3% | 87.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 83.3% | 43.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
Arnav Maheshwari's chess games
All 123 games by Arnav Maheshwari in the Chess.ceo database (May 2016 - 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: 52 wins, 37 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D95 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E06 | Catalan | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | Grigoriy Oparin | 2,660 | Titled Tue Early | B44 |
| Apr 2025 | Anton Demchenko | 2,619 | Titled Tue Early | C10 |
| Jun 2025 | Harsha Bharathakoti | 2,527 | Titled Tue Early | A04 |
| Apr 2025 | Alexandr Triapishko | 2,459 | Titled Tue Early | B32 |
| Apr 2025 | Pablo Salinas Herrera | 2,447 | Titled Tue Early | B42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 61 | 34.5 | 2,359 |
| 30th Tamil Nadu IM | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,343 |
| 30th Bosnjaci Open | 2026 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,348 |
| G.Borisenko Mem | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,299 |
| Sh.Safin Memorial | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,256 |
| 32nd Abu Dhabi Masters | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,503 |
| 33rd Tamil Nadu IM | 2025 | 9 | 7 | 2,490 |
| 3rd Maharashtra GM Open | 2025 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,178 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arnav Maheshwari's chess games?
123 games by Arnav Maheshwari, from May 2016 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 Maheshwari has played.
What does Arnav Maheshwari play on the first move as White?
Across 59 games with White in our database, Arnav Maheshwari opens with 1.d4 (53% of games), 1.e4 (31% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arnav Maheshwari answers 1...c5 (39% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games), 1...c6 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Arnav Maheshwari play as White?
As White, Arnav Maheshwari's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 83.3% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 59 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arnav Maheshwari play as Black?
As Black, Arnav Maheshwari most often plays: Réti Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Catalan (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 64 games.
What is Arnav Maheshwari's FIDE rating?
Arnav Maheshwari is currently rated 2,317 in classical chess, 2,200 in rapid and 1,922 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,342 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Arnav Maheshwari played?
Our database contains 123 games by Arnav Maheshwari, covering May 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 52 wins, 37 draws, 34 losses (42.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arnav Maheshwari?
123 games by Arnav Maheshwari 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.