Prepare against Daakshin Arun
FM · India · World #3,098 classical · FIDE ID 366195016
Our database contains 85 games by Daakshin Arun, covering Sep 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Daakshin Arun's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daakshin Arun 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 | 2,335 | 2,426 | Sep 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,054 | 2,091 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,182 | 2,182 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 27 | 32 | 26 | 31.8% |
| As White | 47 | 17 | 20 | 10 | 36.2% |
| As Black | 38 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 26.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 41 | 87.2% | 54.9% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 8.5% | 75.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 4.3% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 87% of White games, 54.9% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Arun usually continues c4 (45.8% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Arun usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (2% of these games) — Arun usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 9% of White games, 75.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Arun usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Arun usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Arun usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 22 | 100.0% | 45.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 62.5% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Daakshin Arun's chess games
All 85 games by Daakshin Arun in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2017 - 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: 27 wins, 32 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 9 | 0/5/4 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E45 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B54 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Ch Bauer | 2,552 | 53rd Rilton Cup 2025-26 | A41 |
| Jan 2026 | Oliver Kurmann | 2,409 | 53rd Rilton Cup 2025-26 | D53 |
| Dec 2025 | Eric Sos Andreu | 2,386 | Gran Hotel Bali Open A | E49 |
| Jun 2026 | Madhvendra Pratap Sharma | 2,373 | 2nd Chola Chess IM 2026 | B90 |
| Dec 2024 | Arun Kataria | 2,370 | Qatar Masters Open | D31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 19 | 9.5 | 2,225 |
| 2nd Chola Chess IM 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,477 |
| 43rd Tamil Nadu IM | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,232 |
| Serbia Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,396 |
| Qatar Masters Open | 2024 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,348 |
| Romania GP Brasov 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 2,367 |
| 12th Sunway Sitges | 2025 | 6 | 3 | 2,410 |
| 53rd Rilton Cup 2025-26 | 2026 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,458 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daakshin Arun's chess games?
85 games by Daakshin Arun, from Sep 2017 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 Daakshin Arun has played.
What does Daakshin Arun play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, Daakshin Arun opens with 1.d4 (87% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daakshin Arun answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (63% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games).
What openings does Daakshin Arun play as White?
As White, Daakshin Arun's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (9 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daakshin Arun play as Black?
As Black, Daakshin Arun most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Daakshin Arun's FIDE rating?
Daakshin Arun is currently rated 2,335 in classical chess, 2,054 in rapid and 2,182 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,426 (Sep 2023).
How many games has Daakshin Arun played?
Our database contains 85 games by Daakshin Arun, covering Sep 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 32 draws, 26 losses (31.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daakshin Arun?
85 games by Daakshin Arun 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.