Prepare against Aryan Balyan
United States · World #29,365 classical · FIDE ID 30923050
Our database contains 30 games by Aryan Balyan, covering Nov 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Aryan Balyan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Aryan Balyan 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 | 1,990 | 2,029 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,012 | 2,034 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,978 | 2,020 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 9 | 2 | 19 | 30.0% |
| As White | 17 | 4 | 2 | 11 | 23.5% |
| As Black | 13 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 38.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Aryan Balyan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Aryan Balyan's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 7 | 41.2% | 21.4% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 35.3% | 33.3% |
| e4 | 3 | 17.6% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 41% of White games, 21.4% score
- …Nf6 (86% of these games) — Balyan usually continues c4 (8.3% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Balyan usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 35% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Balyan usually continues e3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Balyan usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 62.5% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 37.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
Aryan Balyan's chess games
All 30 games by Aryan Balyan in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2016 - 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: 9 wins, 2 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E47 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A09 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Patryk Chylewski | 2,283 | Titled Tue | D10 |
| Dec 2025 | Andrei Olhovik | 2,275 | Titled Tue | A06 |
| Oct 2025 | Lut Yin Luke Lau | 2,243 | Titled Tue | B48 |
| Feb 2026 | Jan Paluszek | 2,186 | Titled Tue | A09 |
| Dec 2025 | Ivan Kukushkin | 2,153 | Titled Tue | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 17 | 6.5 | 2,137 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 6 | 2 | 2,119 |
| 5th Dayton Wright Brothers Open | 2017 | 3 | 1 | 1,764 |
| Columbus Schwarzenegger Open | 2017 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,909 |
| 2026 Indiana Chess Congress & State Championship | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 2,190 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,922 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Aryan Balyan's chess games?
30 games by Aryan Balyan, from Nov 2016 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 Balyan has played.
What does Aryan Balyan play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Aryan Balyan opens with 1.d4 (41% of games), 1.Nf3 (35% of games), 1.e4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aryan Balyan answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...e5 (38% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Aryan Balyan play as White?
As White, Aryan Balyan's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Aryan Balyan play as Black?
As Black, Aryan Balyan most often plays: Italian Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 13 games.
What is Aryan Balyan's FIDE rating?
Aryan Balyan is currently rated 1,990 in classical chess, 2,012 in rapid and 1,978 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,029 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Aryan Balyan played?
Our database contains 30 games by Aryan Balyan, covering Nov 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 2 draws, 19 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Aryan Balyan?
30 games by Aryan Balyan 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.