Prepare against Deepak Aaron
United States · World #4,904 classical · FIDE ID 2009412
Our database contains 769 games by Deepak Aaron, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Deepak Aaron's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Deepak Aaron 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 | 2,276 | 2,362 | Jun 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,303 | 2,308 | Aug 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,255 | 2,273 | Nov 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 769 | 343 | 111 | 315 | 44.6% |
| As White | 384 | 189 | 60 | 135 | 49.2% |
| As Black | 385 | 154 | 51 | 180 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Deepak Aaron's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Deepak Aaron's side.
First moves as White (384 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 246 | 64.1% | 56.3% |
| d4 | 96 | 25.0% | 63.0% |
| c4 | 32 | 8.3% | 37.5% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 1.3% | 90.0% |
| f4 | 3 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 64% of White games, 56.3% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Aaron usually continues Nf3 (55.1% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Aaron usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Aaron usually continues d4 (65.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 25% of White games, 63.0% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Aaron usually continues e3 (63.3% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Aaron usually continues e3 (77.3% score)
- …d6 (3% of these games) — Aaron usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (178 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 64 | 36.0% | 53.9% |
| e6 | 60 | 33.7% | 40.0% |
| c5 | 29 | 16.3% | 60.3% |
| d6 | 12 | 6.7% | 58.3% |
| g6 | 10 | 5.6% | 65.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (132 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 61 | 46.2% | 55.7% |
| d5 | 36 | 27.3% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 31 | 23.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
Deepak Aaron's chess games
All 769 games by Deepak Aaron in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - 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: 343 wins, 111 draws, 315 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 57 | 37/3/17 | 64.9% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 46 | 23/5/18 | 50.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 24 | 12/4/8 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 20 | 9/3/8 | 45.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 15 | 4/2/9 | 26.7% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 15 | 9/3/3 | 60.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 49 | 24/4/21 | 49.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 29 | 6/8/15 | 20.7% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 26 | 14/6/6 | 53.8% |
| C10 | French Defense | 21 | 11/1/9 | 52.4% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 18 | 6/1/11 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 16 | 6/1/9 | 37.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 13 | 2/3/8 | 15.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 13 | 6/1/6 | 46.2% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 13 | 8/0/5 | 61.5% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 11 | 2/1/8 | 18.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Frederik Svane | 2,636 | Titled Tue Late | C47 |
| Jul 2024 | Vasif Durarbayli | 2,628 | Titled Tue Early | A45 |
| May 2013 | Yuri Shulman | 2,570 | 22nd Chicago Open | D30 |
| Jul 2024 | Evgeny Alekseev | 2,550 | Titled Tue Early | B46 |
| Apr 2011 | Nick De Firmian | 2,546 | Philadelphia Open | C78 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 406 | 218.5 | 2,286 |
| 110th US Open | 2009 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,256 |
| 50th Wch U20 | 2011 | 13 | 6 | 2,161 |
| 111th US Open | 2010 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,456 |
| 18th American Continental | 2024 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,180 |
| US Masters Open | 2022 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,220 |
| 11th Philadelphia Int Open | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,361 |
| Nashville Summer Open | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,321 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Deepak Aaron's chess games?
769 games by Deepak Aaron, from Apr 2007 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 Deepak Aaron has played.
What does Deepak Aaron play on the first move as White?
Across 384 games with White in our database, Deepak Aaron opens with 1.e4 (64% of games), 1.d4 (25% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Deepak Aaron answers 1...e5 (36% of games), 1...e6 (34% of games), 1...c5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (46% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games).
What openings does Deepak Aaron play as White?
As White, Deepak Aaron's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (57 games, 64.9% win rate); Sicilian (46 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (24 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 384 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Deepak Aaron play as Black?
As Black, Deepak Aaron most often plays: Horwitz Defense (49 games, 49.0% win rate); Slav Defense (29 games, 20.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (26 games, 53.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 385 games.
What is Deepak Aaron's FIDE rating?
Deepak Aaron is currently rated 2,276 in classical chess, 2,303 in rapid and 2,255 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,362 (Jun 2014).
How many games has Deepak Aaron played?
Our database contains 769 games by Deepak Aaron, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 343 wins, 111 draws, 315 losses (44.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Deepak Aaron?
769 games by Deepak Aaron 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.