Prepare against Arsal Gardezi
United States · World #24,289 classical · FIDE ID 30949521
When preparing against Arsal Gardezi, expect 1.Nf3 in 44% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (48% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (58%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 20.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 382 games by Arsal Gardezi, covering May 2019 to Sep 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 | 2,024 | 2,132 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,972 | 1,972 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 382 | 123 | 27 | 232 | 32.2% |
| As White | 194 | 78 | 15 | 101 | 40.2% |
| As Black | 188 | 45 | 12 | 131 | 23.9% |
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 (194 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 86 | 44.3% | 46.5% |
| e4 | 71 | 36.6% | 41.5% |
| d4 | 31 | 16.0% | 43.5% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.5% | 33.3% |
| g3 | 2 | 1.0% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 44% of White games, 46.5% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Gardezi usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Gardezi usually continues g3 (30.8% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Gardezi usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 37% of White games, 41.5% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Gardezi usually continues Nf3 (44.9% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Gardezi usually continues Nf3 (10.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Gardezi usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 39 | 47.6% | 21.8% |
| e6 | 32 | 39.0% | 26.6% |
| c5 | 7 | 8.5% | 57.1% |
| d6 | 3 | 3.7% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 35 | 58.3% | 32.9% |
| d5 | 23 | 38.3% | 19.6% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
Arsal Gardezi's chess games
All 382 games by Arsal Gardezi in the Chess.ceo database (May 2019 - Sep 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: 123 wins, 27 draws, 232 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 | 12 | 6/0/6 | 50.0% |
| D24 | Indian Defense | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| 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% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 10 | 3/0/7 | 30.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 9 | 2/0/7 | 22.2% |
| E04 | Catalan | 9 | 2/0/7 | 22.2% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
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 | 2026 | 326 | 117 | 2,104 |
| 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?
382 games by Arsal Gardezi, from May 2019 to Sep 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 194 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 (48% of games), 1...e6 (39% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...d5 (38% 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 (12 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 194 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); Slav Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 188 games.
What is Arsal Gardezi's FIDE rating?
Arsal Gardezi is currently rated 2,024 in classical chess and 1,972 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,132 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Arsal Gardezi played?
Our database contains 382 games by Arsal Gardezi, covering May 2019 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 123 wins, 27 draws, 232 losses (32.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arsal Gardezi?
382 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.