Prepare against Aryan Achuthan
CM · United States · World #8,198 classical · FIDE ID 30982294
Our database contains 161 games by Aryan Achuthan, covering Aug 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Aryan Achuthan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Aryan Achuthan 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 | 2,202 | 2,243 | Jul 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,133 | 2,133 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 161 | 58 | 11 | 92 | 36.0% |
| As White | 81 | 35 | 2 | 44 | 43.2% |
| As Black | 80 | 23 | 9 | 48 | 28.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Aryan Achuthan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Aryan Achuthan's side.
First moves as White (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 79 | 97.5% | 45.6% |
| b3 | 2 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 45.6% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Achuthan usually continues c4 (47.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Achuthan usually continues c4 (46.9% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Achuthan usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- 1.b3 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Achuthan usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Achuthan usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 38 | 100.0% | 27.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 21 | 100.0% | 31.0% |
Aryan Achuthan's chess games
All 161 games by Aryan Achuthan in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2021 - 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: 58 wins, 11 draws, 92 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 16 | 11/0/5 | 68.8% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 16 | 6/0/10 | 37.5% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 14 | 4/0/10 | 28.6% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D16 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 11 | 1/1/9 | 9.1% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2024 | Manuel Bijaoui | 2,425 | Titled Tue Late | A65 |
| Feb 2025 | Georgios Souleidis | 2,418 | Titled Tue Late | E70 |
| Jan 2026 | Havard Haug | 2,415 | 2nd 3-0 Thursday | C50 |
| Nov 2024 | Robert Aloma Vidal | 2,398 | Titled Tue Early | D31 |
| Jun 2025 | Melikset Khachiyan | 2,397 | National Open | D93 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 122 | 48 | 2,172 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,283 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 21st May 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,218 |
| Sunnyvale 1000 GM Winter 12 | 2023 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,260 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 11th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,274 |
| PNWCC Opening Bl 1.b3 | 2020 | 3 | 1 | 2,233 |
| National Open | 2025 | 2 | 1 | 2,417 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Aryan Achuthan's chess games?
161 games by Aryan Achuthan, from Aug 2021 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 Aryan Achuthan has played.
What does Aryan Achuthan play on the first move as White?
Across 81 games with White in our database, Aryan Achuthan opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.b3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aryan Achuthan answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Aryan Achuthan play as White?
As White, Aryan Achuthan's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian: Sämisch (16 games, 68.8% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 81 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Aryan Achuthan play as Black?
As Black, Aryan Achuthan most often plays: Scotch Game (11 games, 9.1% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 80 games.
What is Aryan Achuthan's FIDE rating?
Aryan Achuthan is currently rated 2,202 in classical chess and 2,133 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,243 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Aryan Achuthan played?
Our database contains 161 games by Aryan Achuthan, covering Aug 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 58 wins, 11 draws, 92 losses (36.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Aryan Achuthan?
161 games by Aryan Achuthan 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.