Prepare against Avirat Chauhan
FM · India · World #2,598 classical · FIDE ID 33310688
When preparing against Avirat Chauhan, expect 1.e4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 71 games by Avirat Chauhan, covering Jan 2022 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Avirat Chauhan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Avirat Chauhan 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 | 2,356 | 2,356 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,231 | 2,231 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,071 | 2,071 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 35 | 20 | 16 | 49.3% |
| As White | 34 | 18 | 10 | 6 | 52.9% |
| As Black | 37 | 17 | 10 | 10 | 45.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Avirat Chauhan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Avirat Chauhan's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 67.6% | 65.2% |
| d4 | 5 | 14.7% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 11.8% | 87.5% |
| c4 | 2 | 5.9% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 68% of White games, 65.2% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Chauhan usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Chauhan usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Chauhan usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Chauhan usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (40% of these games) — Chauhan usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 66.7% | 70.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 26.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Avirat Chauhan's chess games
All 71 games by Avirat Chauhan in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 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: 35 wins, 20 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game: Scotch Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | Neelash Saha | 2,467 | Varas Open | B15 |
| Aug 2026 | Roman Shogdzhiev | 2,464 | 32nd Abu Dhabi Masters | B30 |
| Jan 2026 | Boris Savchenko | 2,464 | 16th Chennai Open | B90 |
| Apr 2026 | Arif Abdul Hafiz | 2,442 | 23rd BCC Open 2026 | A22 |
| Aug 2026 | Bakhrom Bakhrillaev | 2,427 | 32nd Abu Dhabi Masters | C58 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39th Indian National Under-13 Chess Championship 2026 | Open | 2026 | 11 | 9.5 | 2,264 |
| 1st Late MLA Vinayakrao Nimhan Memorial Open | 2026 | 9 | 8.5 | 2,231 |
| 32nd Abu Dhabi Masters | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,536 |
| Aurionpro Mumbai Junior | 2025 | 8 | 5 | 1,879 |
| 35th India National U17 Championship 2026 | Open | 2026 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,313 |
| 2nd Pune International Speed Festival 2026 | Rapid | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 2,020 |
| 23rd BCC Open 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 1 | 2,290 |
| Aurionpro Mumbai IGM Open | 2025 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,345 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Avirat Chauhan's chess games?
71 games by Avirat Chauhan, from Jan 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 Avirat Chauhan has played.
What does Avirat Chauhan play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Avirat Chauhan opens with 1.e4 (68% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Avirat Chauhan answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...e5 (27% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Avirat Chauhan play as White?
As White, Avirat Chauhan's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Avirat Chauhan play as Black?
As Black, Avirat Chauhan most often plays: English Opening (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Avirat Chauhan's FIDE rating?
Avirat Chauhan is currently rated 2,356 in classical chess, 2,231 in rapid and 2,071 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,356 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Avirat Chauhan played?
Our database contains 71 games by Avirat Chauhan, covering Jan 2022 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 20 draws, 16 losses (49.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Avirat Chauhan?
71 games by Avirat Chauhan 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.