Prepare against Nitish Arun
CM · Ireland · World #9,728 classical · FIDE ID 2524201
When preparing against Nitish Arun, expect 1.d4 in 55% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (36% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (52%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French Defense as Black, 40.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 255 games by Nitish Arun, covering Dec 2023 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Nitish Arun's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nitish 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 | 2,175 | 2,226 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,055 | 2,055 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,003 | 2,011 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 255 | 100 | 65 | 90 | 39.2% |
| As White | 126 | 54 | 38 | 34 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 129 | 46 | 27 | 56 | 35.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nitish Arun's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nitish Arun's side.
First moves as White (125 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 69 | 55.2% | 59.4% |
| Nf3 | 54 | 43.2% | 56.5% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.6% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 55% of White games, 59.4% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Arun usually continues c4 (57.6% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Arun usually continues c4 (67.5% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Arun usually continues c4 (43.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 43% of White games, 56.5% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Arun usually continues e3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Arun usually continues e3 (56.7% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Arun usually continues e3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 21 | 35.6% | 61.9% |
| e6 | 18 | 30.5% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 11 | 18.6% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 9 | 15.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 52.3% | 41.3% |
| e6 | 14 | 31.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 13.6% | 41.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
Nitish Arun's chess games
All 255 games by Nitish Arun in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2023 - 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: 100 wins, 65 draws, 90 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Réti Opening | 36 | 18/5/13 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| A15 | English Opening | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| A91 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| D40 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 15 | 6/0/9 | 40.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B66 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Alexandr Fier | 2,578 | 1st 3-0 Thu 28th May 2026 | — |
| Jun 2026 | Mika Karttunen | 2,497 | Titled Tue 2nd Jun 2026 | A43 |
| Aug 2026 | Anthony Atanasov | 2,481 | 1st 3-0 Thu 20th Aug 2026 | A06 |
| Oct 2025 | Hao(ZJ) Wang | 2,425 | Coventry Int. Open | A10 |
| May 2026 | Meri Arabidze | 2,409 | Titled Tuesday | A15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 77 | 36 | 2,225 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 22 | 9.5 | 2,153 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2025 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,116 |
| World Youth Open U14 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,166 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 28th May 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,162 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 20th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4 | 2,068 |
| 104th ch-IRL | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,116 |
| Coventry Int. Open | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,224 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nitish Arun's chess games?
255 games by Nitish Arun, from Dec 2023 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 Nitish Arun has played.
What does Nitish Arun play on the first move as White?
Across 125 games with White in our database, Nitish Arun opens with 1.d4 (55% of games), 1.Nf3 (43% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nitish Arun answers 1...c6 (36% of games), 1...e6 (31% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (52% of games), 1...e6 (32% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Nitish Arun play as White?
As White, Nitish Arun's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (36 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (13 games, 38.5% win rate); English Opening (10 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 126 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nitish Arun play as Black?
As Black, Nitish Arun most often plays: French Defense (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (8 games, 62.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 129 games.
What is Nitish Arun's FIDE rating?
Nitish Arun is currently rated 2,175 in classical chess, 2,055 in rapid and 2,003 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,226 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Nitish Arun played?
Our database contains 255 games by Nitish Arun, covering Dec 2023 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 100 wins, 65 draws, 90 losses (39.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nitish Arun?
255 games by Nitish 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.