Prepare against Arya Cont
United Kingdom · World #11,891 classical · FIDE ID 26100363
When preparing against Arya Cont, expect 1.Nf3 in 46% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (59%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Nimzovich-Larsen attack as White, 56.5% over 23 games.
Our database contains 176 games by Arya Cont, covering Jun 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Arya Cont's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arya Cont 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 | 2,143 | 2,171 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,997 | 2,071 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,982 | 1,982 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 176 | 73 | 51 | 52 | 41.5% |
| As White | 92 | 42 | 22 | 28 | 45.7% |
| As Black | 84 | 31 | 29 | 24 | 36.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arya Cont's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arya Cont's side.
First moves as White (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 42 | 45.7% | 61.9% |
| e4 | 23 | 25.0% | 43.5% |
| b3 | 23 | 25.0% | 69.6% |
| d4 | 2 | 2.2% | 25.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 46% of White games, 61.9% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Cont usually continues g3 (41.2% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Cont usually continues g3 (78.1% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Cont usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 25% of White games, 43.5% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Cont usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (26% of these games) — Cont usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Cont usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 36 | 87.8% | 44.4% |
| e6 | 4 | 9.8% | 87.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 17 | 58.6% | 76.5% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 37.9% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
Arya Cont's chess games
All 176 games by Arya Cont in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 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: 73 wins, 51 draws, 52 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 25 | 16/6/3 | 64.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 23 | 13/6/4 | 56.5% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A11 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 7 | 0/6/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A35 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Lorenzo Fava | 2,369 | 1st University of Warwick Congress: Open | A07 |
| May 2026 | Adithya Vaidyanathan | 2,346 | 4NCL 2025-26 | A36 |
| Feb 2021 | Jagadeesh Siddharth | 2,331 | chT1-BCF S3 (4NCL) online | A01 |
| May 2020 | Henry Li | 2,304 | chT1-BCF U18 1920 (4NCL) online | C63 |
| Aug 2026 | Zack Norris | 2,275 | 112th ch-GBR 2026 | B34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT1-BCF U18 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 16 | 13.5 | 2,198 |
| British Universities Chess Association Championships 2026 | Blitz | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,051 |
| 112th ch-GBR 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,253 |
| British Universities Chess Association Championships 2026 | Championships | 2026 | 9 | 2 | 1,745 |
| V Kingston Inv 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,200 |
| 4NCL 2025-26 | 2026 | 9 | 3 | 2,168 |
| London Mindsports FM | 2022 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,114 |
| ch-British Universities | 2024 | 8 | 6 | 1,959 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arya Cont's chess games?
176 games by Arya Cont, from Jun 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 Arya Cont has played.
What does Arya Cont play on the first move as White?
Across 92 games with White in our database, Arya Cont opens with 1.Nf3 (46% of games), 1.e4 (25% of games), 1.b3 (25% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arya Cont answers 1...e5 (88% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (59% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games).
What openings does Arya Cont play as White?
As White, Arya Cont's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (25 games, 64.0% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (23 games, 56.5% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 92 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arya Cont play as Black?
As Black, Arya Cont most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Open (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (6 games, 83.3% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 84 games.
What is Arya Cont's FIDE rating?
Arya Cont is currently rated 2,143 in classical chess, 1,997 in rapid and 1,982 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,171 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Arya Cont played?
Our database contains 176 games by Arya Cont, covering Jun 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 73 wins, 51 draws, 52 losses (41.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arya Cont?
176 games by Arya Cont 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.