Prepare against Ashvin Balavignan
CM · Australia · World #21,494 classical · FIDE ID 3261425
When preparing against Ashvin Balavignan, expect 1.d4 in 69% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 101 games by Ashvin Balavignan, covering Feb 2023 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Ashvin Balavignan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ashvin Balavignan 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 | 2,045 | 2,081 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,091 | 2,091 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,106 | 2,106 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 101 | 37 | 10 | 54 | 36.6% |
| As White | 50 | 22 | 5 | 23 | 44.0% |
| As Black | 51 | 15 | 5 | 31 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ashvin Balavignan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ashvin Balavignan's side.
First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 34 | 69.4% | 48.5% |
| e4 | 13 | 26.5% | 57.7% |
| b3 | 2 | 4.1% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 69% of White games, 48.5% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Balavignan usually continues c4 (35.7% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Balavignan usually continues c4 (63.6% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Balavignan usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 27% of White games, 57.7% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Balavignan usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (23% of these games) — Balavignan usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Balavignan usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 14 | 66.7% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 19.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 14.3% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 50.0% | 12.5% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 31.3% | 20.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 18.8% | 33.3% |
Ashvin Balavignan's chess games
All 101 games by Ashvin Balavignan in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2023 - Sep 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: 37 wins, 10 draws, 54 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E01 | Catalan | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A86 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 7 | 0/0/7 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Anton Korobov | 2,628 | Titled Tue Early | E01 |
| Apr 2025 | Frederick Waldhausen Gordon | 2,407 | Titled Tue Early | B12 |
| Apr 2025 | Nataliya Buksa | 2,400 | Titled Tue Early | B32 |
| Jul 2025 | Anatoliy Emeliantsev | 2,359 | Titled Tue Early | E70 |
| Jul 2026 | Melika Mohammadi | 2,342 | Titled Tue 21st Jul 2026 | A09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 71 | 29.5 | 2,210 |
| Perth Open | 2023 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,319 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 16th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 3 | 2,206 |
| Perth International Open 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 6 | 2,252 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 23rd Jul 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 0 | 1,929 |
| Oceania Zonal | 2025 | 2 | 1 | 2,377 |
| Oceania Zonal 2025 | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,884 |
| World Youth Open U14 2025 | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,959 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ashvin Balavignan's chess games?
101 games by Ashvin Balavignan, from Feb 2023 to Sep 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 Ashvin Balavignan has played.
What does Ashvin Balavignan play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Ashvin Balavignan opens with 1.d4 (69% of games), 1.e4 (27% of games), 1.b3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ashvin Balavignan answers 1...e6 (67% of games), 1...d6 (19% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (31% of games), 1...d6 (19% of games).
What openings does Ashvin Balavignan play as White?
As White, Ashvin Balavignan's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (7 games, 71.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 50 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ashvin Balavignan play as Black?
As Black, Ashvin Balavignan most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (6 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 51 games.
What is Ashvin Balavignan's FIDE rating?
Ashvin Balavignan is currently rated 2,045 in classical chess, 2,091 in rapid and 2,106 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,081 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Ashvin Balavignan played?
Our database contains 101 games by Ashvin Balavignan, covering Feb 2023 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 10 draws, 54 losses (36.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ashvin Balavignan?
101 games by Ashvin Balavignan 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.