Prepare against Potawad Anirudhha
FM · India · World #3,686 classical · FIDE ID 45081506
When preparing against Potawad Anirudhha, expect 1.e4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (41% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (54%).
Our database contains 149 games by Potawad Anirudhha, covering Dec 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Potawad Anirudhha's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Potawad Anirudhha 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 | 2,313 | 2,328 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,147 | 2,263 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,061 | 2,061 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 149 | 68 | 31 | 50 | 45.6% |
| As White | 78 | 33 | 17 | 28 | 42.3% |
| As Black | 71 | 35 | 14 | 22 | 49.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Potawad Anirudhha's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Potawad Anirudhha's side.
First moves as White (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 69 | 88.5% | 55.1% |
| d4 | 7 | 9.0% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 55.1% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Anirudhha usually continues Nf3 (52.4% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Anirudhha usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Anirudhha usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Anirudhha usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Anirudhha usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Anirudhha usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 13 | 40.6% | 61.5% |
| c6 | 8 | 25.0% | 68.8% |
| c5 | 8 | 25.0% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 54.2% | 53.8% |
| d5 | 7 | 29.2% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
Potawad Anirudhha's chess games
All 149 games by Potawad Anirudhha in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2015 - 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: 68 wins, 31 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A08 | Sicilian | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C02 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | Alexey Sarana | 2,672 | Titled Tue Early | C59 |
| Dec 2024 | Kaan Kucuksari | 2,455 | Titled Tue Early | C81 |
| Jan 2025 | Say Das | 2,434 | Goa Int. Open | B12 |
| Dec 2024 | Murad Ibrahimli | 2,415 | Titled Tue Early | E97 |
| Dec 2024 | Nikita Matinian | 2,415 | Titled Tue Early | C78 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 83 | 51.5 | 2,344 |
| Morde Foundation 2nd All India Open FIDE Rapid | 2026 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,193 |
| 31st Abu Dhabi Masters | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,411 |
| RUDAR 36 GM 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,325 |
| 35th Tamil Nadu IM | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,325 |
| 32nd Abu Dhabi Masters | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,272 |
| 3rd Maharashtra GM Open | 2025 | 7 | 4 | 2,373 |
| Goa Int. Open | 2025 | 6 | 3 | 2,427 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Potawad Anirudhha's chess games?
149 games by Potawad Anirudhha, from Dec 2015 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 Potawad Anirudhha has played.
What does Potawad Anirudhha play on the first move as White?
Across 78 games with White in our database, Potawad Anirudhha opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Potawad Anirudhha answers 1...e5 (41% of games), 1...c6 (25% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (54% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games).
What openings does Potawad Anirudhha play as White?
As White, Potawad Anirudhha's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 78 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Potawad Anirudhha play as Black?
As Black, Potawad Anirudhha most often plays: Slav Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 71 games.
What is Potawad Anirudhha's FIDE rating?
Potawad Anirudhha is currently rated 2,313 in classical chess, 2,147 in rapid and 2,061 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,328 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Potawad Anirudhha played?
Our database contains 149 games by Potawad Anirudhha, covering Dec 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 68 wins, 31 draws, 50 losses (45.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Potawad Anirudhha?
149 games by Potawad Anirudhha 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.