Prepare against Brajesh Agarwal
India · World #62,541 classical · FIDE ID 5000483
When preparing against Brajesh Agarwal, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 33 games by Brajesh Agarwal, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Brajesh Agarwal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Brajesh Agarwal 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 | 1,847 | 2,180 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,853 | 1,900 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,869 | 1,912 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 6 | 8 | 19 | 18.2% |
| As White | 17 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 29.4% |
| As Black | 16 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 6.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Brajesh Agarwal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Brajesh Agarwal's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 17 | 100.0% | 41.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 41.2% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Agarwal usually continues c4 (36.4% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Agarwal usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Agarwal usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 4 | 66.7% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 2 | 33.3% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 14.3% |
Brajesh Agarwal's chess games
All 33 games by Brajesh Agarwal in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 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: 6 wins, 8 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A65 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D99 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E98 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E69 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1992 | Ponnuswamy Konguvel | 2,385 | 3rd Goodricke Open | C05 |
| Feb 2018 | Rajesh Nayak | 2,263 | chT-IND 38th | E84 |
| Apr 2017 | Khan Wazeer Ahmad | 1,846 | 1st Sonipat Prakash Singh Memorial | D52 |
| Mar 2025 | K.A. Unas | 1,784 | 44th chT-IND | D31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59th ch-IND | 2023 | 10 | 4 | 1,854 |
| 3rd Goodricke Open | 1992 | 5 | 2 | 2,334 |
| chT-IND 38th | 2018 | 4 | 1 | 2,245 |
| 1st Sonipat Prakash Singh Memorial | 2017 | 3 | 1 | 1,870 |
| 50th ch-IND Challengers | 2012 | 2 | 0 | 1,875 |
| 45th TCh-IND 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,425 |
| chT-IND | 2000 | 1 | 0 | 1,906 |
| chT-IND 36th | 2016 | 1 | 0 | 2,078 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Brajesh Agarwal's chess games?
33 games by Brajesh Agarwal, from Apr 2003 to Jul 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 Brajesh Agarwal has played.
What does Brajesh Agarwal play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Brajesh Agarwal opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Brajesh Agarwal answers 1...e6 (67% of games), 1...d6 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Brajesh Agarwal play as White?
As White, Brajesh Agarwal's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian: Sämisch (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Brajesh Agarwal play as Black?
As Black, Brajesh Agarwal most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Brajesh Agarwal's FIDE rating?
Brajesh Agarwal is currently rated 1,847 in classical chess, 1,853 in rapid and 1,869 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,180 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Brajesh Agarwal played?
Our database contains 33 games by Brajesh Agarwal, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 6 wins, 8 draws, 19 losses (18.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Brajesh Agarwal?
33 games by Brajesh Agarwal 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.