Prepare against Aron Saunders
United Kingdom · World #6,963 classical · FIDE ID 469343
Our database contains 225 games by Aron Saunders, covering Aug 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Aron Saunders's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Aron Saunders 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 | 2,225 | 2,263 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,057 | 2,057 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,059 | 2,084 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 225 | 105 | 59 | 61 | 46.7% |
| As White | 110 | 55 | 29 | 26 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 115 | 50 | 30 | 35 | 43.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Aron Saunders's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Aron Saunders's side.
First moves as White (110 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 110 | 100.0% | 63.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 63.2% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Saunders usually continues Nf3 (58.1% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Saunders usually continues Nf3 (67.2% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Saunders usually continues d4 (53.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 61 | 100.0% | 53.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 23 | 71.9% | 56.5% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 21.9% | 85.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 6.3% | 25.0% |
Aron Saunders's chess games
All 225 games by Aron Saunders in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2019 - 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: 105 wins, 59 draws, 61 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 16 | 8/5/3 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 15 | 9/3/3 | 60.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 13 | 7/4/2 | 53.8% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D17 | Slav Defense | 22 | 8/7/7 | 36.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 18 | 9/2/7 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 17 | 5/7/5 | 29.4% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Yichen Han | 2,447 | Kidlington Chess Congress 2026: Open | D10 |
| Jul 2025 | James P Jackson | 2,371 | English Open | B18 |
| Jul 2024 | David J Eggleston | 2,335 | 110th ch-GBR 2024 | B51 |
| Nov 2025 | Simon J Roe | 2,199 | 4NCL Div 2 2025-26 | A07 |
| Jan 2026 | Declan Shafi | 2,165 | 4NCL Div 2 2025-26 | C55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-BCF U18 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 14 | 9 | 1,865 |
| 4NCL Div 2 2025-26 | 2026 | 10 | 7 | 2,280 |
| British Universities Chess Association Championships 2026 | Championships | 2026 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,168 |
| British Universities Chess Association Championships 2026 | Blitz | 2026 | 9 | 7 | 2,142 |
| chT-BCF3W 2223 (4NCL) | 2023 | 9 | 7 | 2,205 |
| Hastings Masters 2024-25 | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,228 |
| Cambridge Open | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,038 |
| Hastings Masters 2025-26 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,226 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Aron Saunders's chess games?
225 games by Aron Saunders, from Aug 2019 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 Aron Saunders has played.
What does Aron Saunders play on the first move as White?
Across 110 games with White in our database, Aron Saunders opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aron Saunders answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (72% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games).
What openings does Aron Saunders play as White?
As White, Aron Saunders's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (16 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (15 games, 60.0% win rate); Italian Game (13 games, 53.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 110 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Aron Saunders play as Black?
As Black, Aron Saunders most often plays: Slav Defense (22 games, 36.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (18 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (17 games, 29.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 115 games.
What is Aron Saunders's FIDE rating?
Aron Saunders is currently rated 2,225 in classical chess, 2,057 in rapid and 2,059 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,263 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Aron Saunders played?
Our database contains 225 games by Aron Saunders, covering Aug 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 105 wins, 59 draws, 61 losses (46.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Aron Saunders?
225 games by Aron Saunders 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.