Prepare against Arush Murthy
United Kingdom · World #111,711 classical · FIDE ID 1806513
When preparing against Arush Murthy, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 42 games by Arush Murthy, covering Aug 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Arush Murthy's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arush Murthy 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 | 1,696 | 1,696 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,553 | 1,570 | May 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,763 | 1,763 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 26.2% |
| As White | 22 | 5 | 10 | 7 | 22.7% |
| As Black | 20 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arush Murthy's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arush Murthy's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 22 | 100.0% | 45.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 45.5% score
- …Nf6 (82% of these games) — Murthy usually continues c4 (44.4% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Murthy usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Murthy usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 77.8% | 57.1% |
| c5 | 2 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 31.3% |
Arush Murthy's chess games
All 42 games by Arush Murthy in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2023 - 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: 11 wins, 15 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B14 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | Feyikemi Anthony FUNMILAYO | 1,950 | ch-WLS B 68th | D06 |
| Jul 2025 | Senith Thenula Gunarathne | 1,876 | Robinson Cup | B01 |
| Jul 2026 | Chris R White | 1,727 | 21st South Wales Int 2026 | A41 |
| Jul 2024 | Kyle Lopez Henderson | 1,700 | Robinson Cup U14 | A06 |
| Jul 2024 | Alexis Kristoff Malibiran | 1,423 | Robinson Cup U14 | D89 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21st South Wales Int 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 1,816 |
| ch-EU Schools U13 | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,753 |
| ch-WLS B 68th | 2024 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,726 |
| Robinson Cup | 2025 | 5 | 1 | 1,568 |
| Robinson Cup U14 | 2024 | 5 | 3 | 1,746 |
| Welsh Championships 2026 | Open | 2026 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,567 |
| Stokes Cup | 2023 | 3 | 2 | 1,566 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arush Murthy's chess games?
42 games by Arush Murthy, from Aug 2023 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 Arush Murthy has played.
What does Arush Murthy play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Arush Murthy opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arush Murthy answers 1...d5 (78% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Arush Murthy play as White?
As White, Arush Murthy's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (3 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arush Murthy play as Black?
As Black, Arush Murthy most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Arush Murthy's FIDE rating?
Arush Murthy is currently rated 1,696 in classical chess, 1,553 in rapid and 1,763 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,696 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Arush Murthy played?
Our database contains 42 games by Arush Murthy, covering Aug 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 15 draws, 16 losses (26.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arush Murthy?
42 games by Arush Murthy 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.