Prepare against Aaravamudhan Balaji
IM · United Kingdom · World #4,582 classical · FIDE ID 436224
Our database contains 1,238 games by Aaravamudhan Balaji, covering May 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Aaravamudhan Balaji's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Aaravamudhan Balaji 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 | 2,285 | 2,396 | Sep 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,326 | 2,356 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,340 | 2,379 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,238 | 577 | 169 | 492 | 46.6% |
| As White | 614 | 307 | 77 | 230 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 624 | 270 | 92 | 262 | 43.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Aaravamudhan Balaji's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Aaravamudhan Balaji's side.
First moves as White (614 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 287 | 46.7% | 55.2% |
| b4 | 99 | 16.1% | 55.1% |
| Nf3 | 73 | 11.9% | 56.8% |
| e4 | 48 | 7.8% | 44.8% |
| c4 | 35 | 5.7% | 58.6% |
| b3 | 26 | 4.2% | 67.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 47% of White games, 55.2% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Balaji usually continues c4 (53.4% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Balaji usually continues c4 (60.1% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Balaji usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.b4 — 16% of White games, 55.1% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Balaji usually continues Bb2 (54.8% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Balaji usually continues Bb2 (70.0% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Balaji usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (277 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 112 | 40.4% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 48 | 17.3% | 45.8% |
| g6 | 39 | 14.1% | 66.7% |
| a6 | 30 | 10.8% | 60.0% |
| c5 | 22 | 7.9% | 63.6% |
| d6 | 10 | 3.6% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (219 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 99 | 45.2% | 51.5% |
| b6 | 30 | 13.7% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 22 | 10.0% | 56.8% |
| b5 | 20 | 9.1% | 72.5% |
| d5 | 15 | 6.8% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 14 | 6.4% | 67.9% |
Aaravamudhan Balaji's chess games
All 1,238 games by Aaravamudhan Balaji in the Chess.ceo database (May 2014 - 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: 577 wins, 169 draws, 492 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 99 | 50/9/40 | 50.5% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 46 | 20/7/19 | 43.5% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 42 | 18/7/17 | 42.9% |
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 27 | 11/8/8 | 40.7% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 26 | 17/1/8 | 65.4% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 25 | 12/4/9 | 48.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 24 | 16/0/8 | 66.7% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 22 | 11/1/10 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 20 | 11/4/5 | 55.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 18 | 10/1/7 | 55.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 65 | 34/9/22 | 52.3% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 48 | 21/2/25 | 43.8% |
| B00 | St. George Defense | 35 | 22/2/11 | 62.9% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 34 | 11/8/15 | 32.4% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 33 | 13/5/15 | 39.4% |
| A40 | English Defense | 30 | 9/2/19 | 30.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 27 | 11/7/9 | 40.7% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 26 | 10/7/9 | 38.5% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 22 | 5/6/11 | 22.7% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 20 | 5/5/10 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Caruana,F | 2,792 | Titled Tue 7th Jul 2026 | A01 |
| Nov 2022 | Sam Shankland | 2,710 | Speed Chess Q2 | A07 |
| Feb 2024 | Alexey Sarana | 2,697 | Titled Tue Late | A00 |
| Sep 2024 | Andrey Esipenko | 2,677 | Titled Tue Late | B00 |
| Dec 2023 | Matthias Bluebaum | 2,670 | Titled Tue Early | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 527 | 271.5 | 2,340 |
| UK Open Blitz Open Final | 2025 | 30 | 13.5 | 2,272 |
| Chess.com Bullet Open 1 | 2020 | 19 | 10 | 2,287 |
| Chess.com Bullet Open 2 | 2020 | 19 | 10 | 2,349 |
| Speed Chess Q2 Sw | 2023 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,324 |
| Speed Chess Q1 | 2022 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,460 |
| FIDE World Bl Team Pool C | 2025 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,275 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2025 | 12 | 9.5 | 2,570 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Aaravamudhan Balaji's chess games?
1,238 games by Aaravamudhan Balaji, from May 2014 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 Aaravamudhan Balaji has played.
What does Aaravamudhan Balaji play on the first move as White?
Across 614 games with White in our database, Aaravamudhan Balaji opens with 1.d4 (47% of games), 1.b4 (16% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aaravamudhan Balaji answers 1...e5 (40% of games), 1...b6 (17% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (45% of games), 1...b6 (14% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games).
What openings does Aaravamudhan Balaji play as White?
As White, Aaravamudhan Balaji's most-played openings in our database are: Orangutan opening (99 games, 50.5% win rate); Indian Defense (46 games, 43.5% win rate); Réti Opening (42 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 614 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Aaravamudhan Balaji play as Black?
As Black, Aaravamudhan Balaji most often plays: Modern Defense (65 games, 52.3% win rate); Owen Defense (48 games, 43.8% win rate); St. George Defense (35 games, 62.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 624 games.
What is Aaravamudhan Balaji's FIDE rating?
Aaravamudhan Balaji is currently rated 2,285 in classical chess, 2,326 in rapid and 2,340 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,396 (Sep 2024).
How many games has Aaravamudhan Balaji played?
Our database contains 1,238 games by Aaravamudhan Balaji, covering May 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 577 wins, 169 draws, 492 losses (46.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Aaravamudhan Balaji?
1,238 games by Aaravamudhan Balaji 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.