Prepare against Arvind Ramnath Iyer
India · World #40,636 classical · FIDE ID 5062160
When preparing against Arvind Ramnath Iyer, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 42 games by Arvind Ramnath Iyer, covering Nov 2010 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Arvind Ramnath Iyer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arvind Ramnath Iyer 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 | 1,933 | 1,962 | Apr 2023 |
| Rapid | 1,851 | 1,851 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,766 | 1,868 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 3 | 24 | 15 | 7.1% |
| As White | 23 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 4.3% |
| As Black | 19 | 2 | 11 | 6 | 10.5% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2007-2026): 1,094 rated games against 1,008 different opponents, across 120 events in 7 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 | 717 | 246 | 198 | 273 | 34.3% | 1,757 | 1,700 | 15 |
| Rapid | 155 | 82 | 28 | 45 | 52.9% | 1,547 | 1,600 | 12 |
| Blitz | 110 | 51 | 12 | 47 | 46.4% | 1,711 | 1,699 | 6 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 403 | 60 | 103 | 240 | 14.9% |
| Against lower-rated | 375 | 219 | 94 | 62 | 58.4% |
Wins over titled players: 3 vs IM · 14 vs FM · 11 vs CM · 3 vs WIM · 7 vs WFM · 6 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 120 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 99 | 61 | 9 | 29 | 1,711 | 1,817 |
| 2025 | 63 | 34 | 13 | 16 | 1,694 | 1,773 |
| 2024 | 100 | 32 | 31 | 37 | 1,866 | 1,838 |
| 2023 | 193 | 65 | 56 | 72 | 1,741 | 1,704 |
| 2022 | 67 | 24 | 15 | 28 | 1,823 | 1,779 |
| 2021 | 36 | 18 | 11 | 7 | 1,808 | 1,914 |
| 2020 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 1,853 | 1,764 |
| 2019 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1,594 | 1,714 |
| 2018 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 1,542 | 1,764 |
| 2017 | 29 | 13 | 5 | 11 | 1,576 | 1,544 |
| 2016 | 26 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 1,383 | 1,438 |
| 2015 | 53 | 22 | 13 | 18 | 1,540 | 1,531 |
| 2014 | 84 | 31 | 24 | 29 | 1,562 | 1,470 |
| 2013 | 61 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 1,597 | 1,528 |
| 2012 | 68 | 25 | 18 | 25 | 1,698 | 1,482 |
| 2011 | 50 | 17 | 14 | 19 | 1,673 | 1,445 |
| 2010 | 46 | 19 | 4 | 23 | 1,842 | 1,473 |
| 2009 | 41 | 10 | 10 | 21 | 1,857 | 1,591 |
| 2008 | 19 | 6 | 0 | 13 | 1,852 | 1,452 |
| 2007 | 30 | 7 | 1 | 22 | 2,093 | 1,693 |
Where Arvind Ramnath Iyer has played
India (93) · Spain (13) · Czechia (6) · Hungary (5) · Serbia (1) · Slovakia (1) · United Arab Emirates (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arvind Ramnath Iyer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arvind Ramnath Iyer's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 100.0% | 32.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 32.6% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Iyer usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Iyer usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (9% of these games) — Iyer usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Arvind Ramnath Iyer's chess games
All 42 games by Arvind Ramnath Iyer in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2010 - 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: 3 wins, 24 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C29 | Vienna Game | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A36 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | Boris Maryasin | 2,266 | Piestany Slovakia Open A | B48 |
| Jul 2023 | Jakub Bielik | 2,077 | Piestany Slovakia Open A | B51 |
| Aug 2024 | Elliot McCallum | 1,787 | 6th Sant Adria de Besos Open | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ceske Budejovice Open A | 2023 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,709 |
| Budapest SixDays 05 IM | 2023 | 7 | 2 | 2,112 |
| 6th Sant Adria de Besos Open | 2024 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,996 |
| Piestany Slovakia Open A | 2023 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,146 |
| 14th Vojvodina Open | 2024 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,093 |
| 9th Sitges Sunway Open | 2022 | 4 | 1 | 2,029 |
| Bengaluru Karnataka Open | 2018 | 2 | 1 | 2,010 |
| Lorca Christmas Open | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1,944 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arvind Ramnath Iyer's chess games?
42 games by Arvind Ramnath Iyer, from Nov 2010 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 Arvind Ramnath Iyer has played.
What does Arvind Ramnath Iyer play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Arvind Ramnath Iyer opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arvind Ramnath Iyer answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Arvind Ramnath Iyer play as White?
As White, Arvind Ramnath Iyer's most-played openings in our database are: Vienna Game (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arvind Ramnath Iyer play as Black?
As Black, Arvind Ramnath Iyer most often plays: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Arvind Ramnath Iyer's FIDE rating?
Arvind Ramnath Iyer is currently rated 1,933 in classical chess, 1,851 in rapid and 1,766 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,962 (Apr 2023).
How many games has Arvind Ramnath Iyer played?
Our database contains 42 games by Arvind Ramnath Iyer, covering Nov 2010 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 3 wins, 24 draws, 15 losses (7.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arvind Ramnath Iyer?
42 games by Arvind Ramnath Iyer 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.