Prepare against Ashwin Anjulan
United Kingdom · World #55,595 classical · FIDE ID 343411622
When preparing against Ashwin Anjulan, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation as White, 40.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 89 games by Ashwin Anjulan, covering Nov 2022 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Ashwin Anjulan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ashwin Anjulan 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 | 1,872 | 1,917 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,809 | 1,865 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,991 | 1,991 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 25 | 27 | 37 | 28.1% |
| As White | 46 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 30.4% |
| As Black | 43 | 11 | 12 | 20 | 25.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ashwin Anjulan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ashwin Anjulan's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 46 | 100.0% | 46.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 46.7% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Anjulan usually continues Nc3 (46.4% score)
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Anjulan usually continues d4 (53.3% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Anjulan usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 24 | 100.0% | 43.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 100.0% | 34.6% |
Ashwin Anjulan's chess games
All 89 games by Ashwin Anjulan in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2022 - 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: 25 wins, 27 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A04 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Isabelle Malassagne | 2,040 | 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Blitz (Sat) | B13 |
| Aug 2026 | Advait Keerthi Kumar | 1,995 | VI Mindsports Int Open | B13 |
| Jun 2025 | Patrick Bennett | 1,970 | 8th Crewe Congress | B00 |
| May 2025 | Michael T Botteley | 1,947 | 3rd Cambridge Int Open | A36 |
| Feb 2026 | Gil Cotton | 1,911 | Isle of Wight Masters | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Blitz (Sat) | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 1,951 |
| 112th ch-GBR Major Open | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,831 |
| Isle of Wight Masters | 2026 | 9 | 3 | 1,872 |
| 3rd Cambridge Int Open | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 1,958 |
| Hastings Masters 2025-26 | 2026 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,780 |
| VI Mindsports Int Open | 2026 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,912 |
| Scarborough Congress | 2025 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,882 |
| 2026 British Senior Team Challenge Final | 2026 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,930 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ashwin Anjulan's chess games?
89 games by Ashwin Anjulan, from Nov 2022 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 Ashwin Anjulan has played.
What does Ashwin Anjulan play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Ashwin Anjulan opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ashwin Anjulan answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Ashwin Anjulan play as White?
As White, Ashwin Anjulan's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ashwin Anjulan play as Black?
As Black, Ashwin Anjulan most often plays: Benoni Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); French: Advance Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Ashwin Anjulan's FIDE rating?
Ashwin Anjulan is currently rated 1,872 in classical chess, 1,809 in rapid and 1,991 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,917 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Ashwin Anjulan played?
Our database contains 89 games by Ashwin Anjulan, covering Nov 2022 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 27 draws, 37 losses (28.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ashwin Anjulan?
89 games by Ashwin Anjulan 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.