Prepare against Midhulan Aravindan
DEU · World #66,046 classical · FIDE ID 16237250
When preparing against Midhulan Aravindan, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (65% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 62 games by Midhulan Aravindan, covering Jul 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Midhulan Aravindan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Midhulan Aravindan 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 | 1,835 | 1,887 | Dec 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,738 | 1,738 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 26 | 12 | 24 | 41.9% |
| As White | 35 | 18 | 7 | 10 | 51.4% |
| As Black | 27 | 8 | 5 | 14 | 29.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Midhulan Aravindan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Midhulan Aravindan's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 33 | 94.3% | 65.2% |
| d4 | 2 | 5.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 65.2% score
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Aravindan usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Aravindan usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Aravindan usually continues d4 (30.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Aravindan usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 11 | 64.7% | 40.9% |
| d5 | 6 | 35.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 75.0% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Midhulan Aravindan's chess games
All 62 games by Midhulan Aravindan in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2017 - 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: 26 wins, 12 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C48 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | Riyanna Mueller | 2,049 | Heusenstamm Schloss Open | C03 |
| Nov 2024 | Maximilian Mueller | 2,005 | Heusenstamm Schloss Open | C01 |
| Dec 2023 | Bennit Tietz | 1,793 | chT-GER U16 | B01 |
| Dec 2023 | Collin Goldkuhle | 1,715 | chT-GER U16 | B22 |
| Nov 2018 | Engelbert Leichum | 1,700 | 5th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open B | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U10 | 2018 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,521 |
| 5th Bad Soden U10 Open | 2018 | 9 | 7 | 1,332 |
| chT-GER U14 | 2022 | 7 | 2 | 1,570 |
| chT-GER U16 | 2023 | 7 | 6 | 1,944 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2020 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,408 |
| 5th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open B | 2018 | 7 | 4 | 1,709 |
| chT-GER U12 | 2018 | 6 | 1 | 1,129 |
| Heusenstamm Schloss Open | 2024 | 6 | 3 | 2,009 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Midhulan Aravindan's chess games?
62 games by Midhulan Aravindan, from Jul 2017 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 Midhulan Aravindan has played.
What does Midhulan Aravindan play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Midhulan Aravindan opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Midhulan Aravindan answers 1...e6 (65% of games), 1...d5 (35% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games).
What openings does Midhulan Aravindan play as White?
As White, Midhulan Aravindan's most-played openings in our database are: Ruy Lopez: Exchange (5 games, 60.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Midhulan Aravindan play as Black?
As Black, Midhulan Aravindan most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Midhulan Aravindan's FIDE rating?
Midhulan Aravindan is currently rated 1,835 in classical chess, 1,738 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,887 (Dec 2024).
How many games has Midhulan Aravindan played?
Our database contains 62 games by Midhulan Aravindan, covering Jul 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 12 draws, 24 losses (41.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Midhulan Aravindan?
62 games by Midhulan Aravindan 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.