Prepare against Garg Aradhya
IM · India · World #1,238 classical · FIDE ID 25006746
When preparing against Garg Aradhya, expect 1.d4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (97%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Bogo-Indian Defense as White, 36.5% over 52 games.
Our database contains 3,200 games by Garg Aradhya, covering Jul 2010 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Garg Aradhya's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Garg Aradhya 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 | 2,430 | 2,440 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,258 | 2,253 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,341 | 2,389 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3,200 | 1,606 | 615 | 979 | 50.2% |
| As White | 1,600 | 853 | 298 | 449 | 53.3% |
| As Black | 1,600 | 753 | 317 | 530 | 47.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Garg Aradhya's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Garg Aradhya's side.
First moves as White (1,600 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 1,357 | 84.8% | 63.8% |
| Nf3 | 152 | 9.5% | 58.9% |
| e4 | 89 | 5.6% | 52.2% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.1% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 85% of White games, 63.8% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Aradhya usually continues c4 (62.2% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Aradhya usually continues c4 (66.5% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Aradhya usually continues c4 (61.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 10% of White games, 58.9% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Aradhya usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Aradhya usually continues g3 (56.5% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Aradhya usually continues e4 (57.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (728 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 662 | 90.9% | 56.4% |
| c6 | 40 | 5.5% | 60.0% |
| c5 | 19 | 2.6% | 73.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 0.4% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (540 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 522 | 96.7% | 58.1% |
| Nf6 | 16 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Garg Aradhya's chess games
All 3,200 games by Garg Aradhya in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2010 - Sep 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: 1,606 wins, 615 draws, 979 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 353 | 186/69/98 | 52.7% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 175 | 104/29/42 | 59.4% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 99 | 53/20/26 | 53.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 99 | 61/13/25 | 61.6% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 79 | 41/15/23 | 51.9% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 54 | 27/10/17 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 53 | 25/11/17 | 47.2% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 52 | 19/17/16 | 36.5% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 46 | 24/9/13 | 52.2% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 40 | 19/8/13 | 47.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 260 | 120/46/94 | 46.2% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 160 | 76/34/50 | 47.5% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 118 | 48/32/38 | 40.7% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 95 | 38/22/35 | 40.0% |
| D02 | London System | 91 | 46/15/30 | 50.5% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 79 | 30/20/29 | 38.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 61 | 32/10/19 | 52.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 54 | 29/9/16 | 53.7% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 51 | 28/9/14 | 54.9% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 51 | 27/8/16 | 52.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | Praggnanandhaa R | 2,758 | Titled Tue Early | A00 |
| Sep 2023 | Vladimir Kramnik | 2,753 | AI Cup Play In | A36 |
| Mar 2025 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 2,731 | Titled Tue Early | E91 |
| Sep 2024 | Dmitry Andreikin | 2,729 | Titled Tue Early | A88 |
| May 2026 | Hans Moke Niemann | 2,728 | Titled Tue 26th May 2026 | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 2,008 | 1,272.5 | 2,444 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 130 | 76 | 2,383 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 110 | 67 | 2,402 |
| PRO League Stage | 2018 | 23 | 8.5 | 2,368 |
| Piestany Slovakia Open A | 2024 | 18 | 11 | 2,366 |
| Qatar Masters Open | 2024 | 18 | 9 | 2,457 |
| ch-IND Blitz | 2025 | 16 | 9 | 2,389 |
| ch-IND U15 | 2015 | 15 | 9 | 2,034 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Anton Demchenko (21 games) · Gata Kamsky (14 games) · Chithambaram VR. Aravindh (12 games) · Tuan Minh Le (12 games) · Matthias Bluebaum (12 games) · Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara (11 games) · Nikolai Vlassov (11 games) · Pa Iniyan (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Garg Aradhya's chess games?
3,200 games by Garg Aradhya, from Jul 2010 to Sep 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 Garg Aradhya has played.
What does Garg Aradhya play on the first move as White?
Across 1,600 games with White in our database, Garg Aradhya opens with 1.d4 (85% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Garg Aradhya answers 1...e5 (91% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (97% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games), 1...c6 (0% of games).
What openings does Garg Aradhya play as White?
As White, Garg Aradhya's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (353 games, 52.7% win rate); Slav Defense (175 games, 59.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense (99 games, 53.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,600 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Garg Aradhya play as Black?
As Black, Garg Aradhya most often plays: Slav Defense (260 games, 46.2% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (160 games, 47.5% win rate); Italian Game (118 games, 40.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,600 games.
What is Garg Aradhya's FIDE rating?
Garg Aradhya is currently rated 2,430 in classical chess, 2,258 in rapid and 2,341 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,440 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Garg Aradhya played?
Our database contains 3,200 games by Garg Aradhya, covering Jul 2010 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 1,606 wins, 615 draws, 979 losses (50.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Garg Aradhya?
3,200 games by Garg Aradhya 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.