Prepare against Arun Kataria
FM · India · World #5,889 classical · FIDE ID 46630368
When preparing against Arun Kataria, expect 1.e4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (77% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 124 games by Arun Kataria, covering Sep 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Arun Kataria's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arun Kataria 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 | 2,251 | 2,384 | Oct 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,121 | 2,158 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,051 | 2,051 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 124 | 55 | 19 | 50 | 44.4% |
| As White | 59 | 28 | 9 | 22 | 47.5% |
| As Black | 65 | 27 | 10 | 28 | 41.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arun Kataria's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arun Kataria's side.
First moves as White (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 51 | 86.4% | 55.9% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 10.2% | 66.7% |
| d4 | 2 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 55.9% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Kataria usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Kataria usually continues Nf3 (77.8% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Kataria usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 10% of White games, 66.7% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Kataria usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Kataria usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 76.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 15.4% | 37.5% |
| c6 | 2 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 75.0% | 53.3% |
| d5 | 5 | 25.0% | 60.0% |
Arun Kataria's chess games
All 124 games by Arun Kataria in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2014 - 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: 55 wins, 19 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B54 | Sicilian | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| B97 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| B54 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | Nils Grandelius | 2,644 | Titled Tue Early | A06 |
| Feb 2025 | Filip Boe Olsen | 2,472 | Titled Tue Early | B38 |
| Jan 2025 | Va Daskevics | 2,445 | Titled Tue Early | B99 |
| Feb 2025 | Ruben Domingo Nunez | 2,430 | Titled Tue Early | A15 |
| Aug 2026 | Amanmuhammet Hommadov | 2,409 | Asian Juniors Rapid 2026 | A50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 65 | 31.5 | 2,262 |
| V Magistral Villa de Zaha | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,365 |
| Najdorf Mem Open A | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,203 |
| Qatar Masters Open | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 2,301 |
| 360 One Masters Chess Tournament | Challengers | 2026 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,133 |
| 1st Kingdom Of Chess Open | 2024 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,073 |
| Asian Juniors 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,997 |
| Granada Chess Open | 2025 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,199 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arun Kataria's chess games?
124 games by Arun Kataria, from Sep 2014 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 Arun Kataria has played.
What does Arun Kataria play on the first move as White?
Across 59 games with White in our database, Arun Kataria opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arun Kataria answers 1...c5 (77% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Arun Kataria play as White?
As White, Arun Kataria's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 59 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arun Kataria play as Black?
As Black, Arun Kataria most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 65 games.
What is Arun Kataria's FIDE rating?
Arun Kataria is currently rated 2,251 in classical chess, 2,121 in rapid and 2,051 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,384 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Arun Kataria played?
Our database contains 124 games by Arun Kataria, covering Sep 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 55 wins, 19 draws, 50 losses (44.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arun Kataria?
124 games by Arun Kataria 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.