Prepare against Arora Honi
FM · India · World #6,174 classical · FIDE ID 46616454
When preparing against Arora Honi, expect 1.e4 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (92%).
Our database contains 74 games by Arora Honi, covering Aug 2014 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Arora Honi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arora Honi 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 | 2,244 | 2,270 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,947 | 1,952 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,868 | 1,868 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 12 | 29 | 33 | 16.2% |
| As White | 36 | 5 | 18 | 13 | 13.9% |
| As Black | 38 | 7 | 11 | 20 | 18.4% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2013-2026): 877 rated games against 789 different opponents, across 95 events in 10 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 676 | 266 | 170 | 240 | 39.3% | 1,679 | 1,665 | 18 |
| Rapid | 69 | 36 | 7 | 26 | 52.2% | 1,655 | 1,594 | 5 |
| Blitz | 17 | 9 | 0 | 8 | 52.9% | 1,792 | 1,815 | 6 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 410 | 66 | 114 | 230 | 16.1% |
| Against lower-rated | 302 | 182 | 75 | 45 | 60.3% |
Wins over titled players: 6 vs IM · 21 vs FM · 10 vs CM · 1 vs WGM · 1 vs WIM · 3 vs WFM · 2 vs WCM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2,317 | 2,237 |
| 2025 | 50 | 26 | 8 | 16 | 2,080 | 2,172 |
| 2024 | 52 | 13 | 20 | 19 | 2,215 | 2,169 |
| 2023 | 36 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 1,888 | 1,923 |
| 2022 | 75 | 35 | 20 | 20 | 1,681 | 1,757 |
| 2021 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1,220 | 1,220 |
| 2020 | 19 | 7 | 2 | 10 | 1,900 | 1,837 |
| 2019 | 108 | 32 | 38 | 38 | 1,803 | 1,773 |
| 2018 | 157 | 59 | 31 | 67 | 1,649 | 1,593 |
| 2017 | 169 | 74 | 36 | 59 | 1,497 | 1,489 |
| 2016 | 51 | 23 | 9 | 19 | 1,347 | 1,276 |
| 2015 | 76 | 38 | 12 | 26 | 1,348 | 1,317 |
| 2014 | 46 | 21 | 9 | 16 | 1,477 | 1,438 |
| 2013 | 31 | 8 | 4 | 19 | 1,512 | 1,169 |
Where Arora Honi has played
India (74) · Spain (5) · Italy (5) · Hungary (3) · Serbia (2) · United Arab Emirates (2) · Croatia (1) · Czechia (1) · Montenegro (1) · Switzerland (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arora Honi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arora Honi's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 75.0% | 44.4% |
| d4 | 9 | 25.0% | 22.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 75% of White games, 44.4% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Honi usually continues Nf3 (46.7% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Honi usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Honi usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 25% of White games, 22.2% score
- …Nf6 (78% of these games) — Honi usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Honi usually continues d5 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Honi usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 77.8% | 17.9% |
| c6 | 4 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 92.3% | 45.8% |
Arora Honi's chess games
All 74 games by Arora Honi in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2014 - Oct 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: 12 wins, 29 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B67 | Sicilian | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C09 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 1/0/8 | 11.1% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2024 | Aleksandar Tomic | 2,388 | Dimitrovgrad IM-B | C54 |
| Jun 2024 | Andrej Sukovic | 2,350 | Cetinje Dragasevic Memorial | B22 |
| Jun 2024 | Peko Djurovic | 2,306 | Dimitrovgrad | B33 |
| May 2024 | Milan Jocev | 2,278 | Dimitrovgrad | D13 |
| Aug 2025 | Tymofii Bokhnak | 2,261 | 26th Olomouc B2 IM | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimitrovgrad IM-B | 2024 | 9 | 3 | 2,126 |
| 26th Olomouc B2 IM | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,218 |
| Zadar | 2024 | 8 | 1.5 | 2,162 |
| Dimitrovgrad | 2024 | 8 | 5 | 2,386 |
| 21st Barcelona Sant Marti Open | 2019 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,779 |
| Budapest SixDays 05 IM | 2024 | 7 | 3 | 2,245 |
| 42nd Barbera del Valles Open | 2019 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,972 |
| Cetinje Dragasevic Memorial | 2024 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,237 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arora Honi's chess games?
74 games by Arora Honi, from Aug 2014 to Oct 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 Arora Honi has played.
What does Arora Honi play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Arora Honi opens with 1.e4 (75% of games), 1.d4 (25% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arora Honi answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...c6 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (92% of games).
What openings does Arora Honi play as White?
As White, Arora Honi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); London System (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arora Honi play as Black?
As Black, Arora Honi most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Arora Honi's FIDE rating?
Arora Honi is currently rated 2,244 in classical chess, 1,947 in rapid and 1,868 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,270 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Arora Honi played?
Our database contains 74 games by Arora Honi, covering Aug 2014 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 29 draws, 33 losses (16.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arora Honi?
74 games by Arora Honi 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.