Prepare against C.J. Arvind
FM · India · World #16,265 classical · FIDE ID 5007470
Our database contains 374 games by C.J. Arvind, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find C.J. Arvind's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout C.J. Arvind 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 | 2,092 | 2,317 | May 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,174 | 2,184 | Jun 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 374 | 116 | 80 | 178 | 31.0% |
| As White | 183 | 59 | 41 | 83 | 32.2% |
| As Black | 191 | 57 | 39 | 95 | 29.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of C.J. Arvind's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from C.J. Arvind's side.
First moves as White (183 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 154 | 84.2% | 42.5% |
| Nf3 | 20 | 10.9% | 52.5% |
| c4 | 6 | 3.3% | 33.3% |
| e4 | 3 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 84% of White games, 42.5% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Arvind usually continues c4 (45.7% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Arvind usually continues c4 (37.1% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Arvind usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 11% of White games, 52.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Arvind usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Arvind usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Arvind usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 56 | 73.7% | 54.5% |
| e5 | 17 | 22.4% | 29.4% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 58 | 69.9% | 36.2% |
| d5 | 24 | 28.9% | 29.2% |
C.J. Arvind's chess games
All 374 games by C.J. Arvind 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: 116 wins, 80 draws, 178 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 22 | 5/7/10 | 22.7% |
| E04 | Catalan | 16 | 7/3/6 | 43.8% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 15 | 3/2/10 | 20.0% |
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 14 | 5/2/7 | 35.7% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 12 | 0/7/5 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 11 | 6/0/5 | 54.5% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B61 | Sicilian | 23 | 11/5/7 | 47.8% |
| E11 | Catalan | 18 | 4/5/9 | 22.2% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 17 | 3/4/10 | 17.6% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| D02 | London System | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2020 | Meilis Annaberdiev | 2,532 | Titled Tue | B35 |
| Aug 2020 | Leonid Sokolin | 2,497 | Titled Tue | B31 |
| May 2019 | Sergio E Barrientos Chavarriaga | 2,487 | Dulles Cherry Blossom Open | D56 |
| May 2020 | Mikhail Golubev | 2,461 | Titled Tue | E92 |
| Jan 2024 | Vilka Sipila | 2,443 | Titled Tue Early | A01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 218 | 86 | 2,209 |
| 1st Chennai WinTV Open | 2004 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,231 |
| 19th Los Angeles Metropolitan | 2012 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,211 |
| 15th Foxwoods Open | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 2,196 |
| Richardson UTD Open | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,241 |
| 2nd North Eastern Masters IM | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 2,281 |
| Charlotte CCCSA Winter IM | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,301 |
| Fort Lauderdale 1000 GM IM 11 | 2023 | 9 | 3 | 2,127 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find C.J. Arvind's chess games?
374 games by C.J. Arvind, 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 C.J. Arvind has played.
What does C.J. Arvind play on the first move as White?
Across 183 games with White in our database, C.J. Arvind opens with 1.d4 (84% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, C.J. Arvind answers 1...c5 (74% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games).
What openings does C.J. Arvind play as White?
As White, C.J. Arvind's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (22 games, 22.7% win rate); Catalan (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Slav Defense (15 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 183 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does C.J. Arvind play as Black?
As Black, C.J. Arvind most often plays: Sicilian (23 games, 47.8% win rate); Catalan (18 games, 22.2% win rate); Indian Defense (17 games, 17.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 191 games.
What is C.J. Arvind's FIDE rating?
C.J. Arvind is currently rated 2,092 in classical chess and 2,174 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,317 (May 2012).
How many games has C.J. Arvind played?
Our database contains 374 games by C.J. Arvind, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 116 wins, 80 draws, 178 losses (31.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against C.J. Arvind?
374 games by C.J. Arvind 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.