Prepare against Arsal Gardezi
United States · World #25,922 classical · FIDE ID 30949521
Our database contains 374 games by Arsal Gardezi, covering May 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Arsal Gardezi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arsal Gardezi 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 | 2,012 | 2,132 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,958 | 1,960 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 374 | 121 | 27 | 226 | 32.4% |
| As White | 191 | 77 | 15 | 99 | 40.3% |
| As Black | 183 | 44 | 12 | 127 | 24.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arsal Gardezi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arsal Gardezi's side.
First moves as White (191 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 84 | 44.0% | 46.4% |
| e4 | 70 | 36.6% | 42.1% |
| d4 | 31 | 16.2% | 43.5% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.6% | 33.3% |
| g3 | 2 | 1.0% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 44% of White games, 46.4% score
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Gardezi usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Gardezi usually continues g3 (47.5% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Gardezi usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 37% of White games, 42.1% score
- …c5 (57% of these games) — Gardezi usually continues Nf3 (44.9% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Gardezi usually continues Nf3 (10.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Gardezi usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 38 | 46.9% | 22.4% |
| e6 | 32 | 39.5% | 26.6% |
| c5 | 7 | 8.6% | 57.1% |
| d6 | 3 | 3.7% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 34 | 57.6% | 33.8% |
| d5 | 23 | 39.0% | 19.6% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
Arsal Gardezi's chess games
All 374 games by Arsal Gardezi in the Chess.ceo database (May 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: 121 wins, 27 draws, 226 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 39 | 16/0/23 | 41.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 11 | 5/0/6 | 45.5% |
| D24 | Indian Defense | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 20 | 4/2/14 | 20.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 18 | 4/3/11 | 22.2% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 10 | 3/0/7 | 30.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 9 | 2/0/7 | 22.2% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Arystanbek Urazayev | 2,476 | Titled Tue Late | A04 |
| Jun 2023 | Martin Bitelmajer | 2,475 | Titled Tue Late | E05 |
| Aug 2023 | Alina Kashlinskaya | 2,468 | Titled Tue Early | C28 |
| Aug 2023 | Nicolas Brunner | 2,426 | Titled Tue Early | B22 |
| Jan 2023 | Georgios Souleidis | 2,410 | Titled Tue Late | E62 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 318 | 115 | 2,105 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 19 | 7.5 | 2,096 |
| 32nd North American Open | 2022 | 8 | 4 | 2,094 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 30th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 3 | 2,107 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,076 |
| Texas Norm Super Swiss | 2025 | 4 | 0 | 1,924 |
| Wch U14 | 2022 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,777 |
| Las Vegas National Open | 2023 | 2 | 0 | 2,063 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arsal Gardezi's chess games?
374 games by Arsal Gardezi, from May 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 Arsal Gardezi has played.
What does Arsal Gardezi play on the first move as White?
Across 191 games with White in our database, Arsal Gardezi opens with 1.Nf3 (44% of games), 1.e4 (37% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arsal Gardezi answers 1...e5 (47% of games), 1...e6 (40% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...d5 (39% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Arsal Gardezi play as White?
As White, Arsal Gardezi's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (39 games, 41.0% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 191 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arsal Gardezi play as Black?
As Black, Arsal Gardezi most often plays: Indian Defense (20 games, 20.0% win rate); French Defense (18 games, 22.2% win rate); Italian Game (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 183 games.
What is Arsal Gardezi's FIDE rating?
Arsal Gardezi is currently rated 2,012 in classical chess and 1,958 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,132 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Arsal Gardezi played?
Our database contains 374 games by Arsal Gardezi, covering May 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 121 wins, 27 draws, 226 losses (32.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arsal Gardezi?
374 games by Arsal Gardezi 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.