Prepare against Sahana Aravindakshan
WIM · United States · World #57,261 classical · FIDE ID 30984440
When preparing against Sahana Aravindakshan, expect 1.e4 in 58% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (65% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (43%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 25.0% over 24 games.
Our database contains 234 games by Sahana Aravindakshan, covering Feb 2022 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sahana Aravindakshan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sahana Aravindakshan 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 | 1,866 | 2,093 | May 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,887 | 1,927 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,695 | 1,751 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 234 | 59 | 31 | 144 | 25.2% |
| As White | 111 | 36 | 17 | 58 | 32.4% |
| As Black | 123 | 23 | 14 | 86 | 18.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sahana Aravindakshan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sahana Aravindakshan's side.
First moves as White (111 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 64 | 57.7% | 32.0% |
| d4 | 31 | 27.9% | 59.7% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 10.8% | 37.5% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 58% of White games, 32.0% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Aravindakshan usually continues Nf3 (36.5% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Aravindakshan usually continues d3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Aravindakshan usually continues Nf3 (7.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 28% of White games, 59.7% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Aravindakshan usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Aravindakshan usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (3% of these games) — Aravindakshan usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 34 | 65.4% | 29.4% |
| c5 | 11 | 21.2% | 45.5% |
| d6 | 7 | 13.5% | 28.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 43.4% | 21.7% |
| d5 | 20 | 37.7% | 17.5% |
| d6 | 9 | 17.0% | 11.1% |
Sahana Aravindakshan's chess games
All 234 games by Sahana Aravindakshan in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2022 - 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: 59 wins, 31 draws, 144 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 24 | 6/4/14 | 25.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 13 | 2/2/9 | 15.4% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C44 | King's Knight Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D24 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 3/1/8 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 2/0/8 | 20.0% |
| D00 | London System | 8 | 0/1/7 | 0.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| A41 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E69 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | Pablo Zarnicki | 2,514 | Titled Tue Late | B00 |
| Sep 2024 | Jens Albert Ramsdal | 2,328 | Titled Tue Early | A05 |
| Feb 2025 | Piero Mazzilli | 2,303 | Titled Tue Late | A41 |
| Jan 2025 | Patrick Perry | 2,296 | Titled Tue Late | B40 |
| Sep 2024 | Artur Dilmukhametov | 2,276 | Titled Tue Late | A11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 164 | 42.5 | 1,943 |
| ch-North American U20 Girls | 2024 | 14 | 9 | 2,019 |
| Wch U12 Girls | 2022 | 10 | 6 | 1,494 |
| Cherry Blossom Classic | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,028 |
| New York Marshall Labor Day Schev | 2024 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,018 |
| 11th Dulles Cherry Blossom Open | 2024 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,974 |
| New York Marshall Open 04 | 2024 | 4 | 2 | 2,006 |
| New York Karff Memorial Open | 2023 | 4 | 2 | 2,047 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sahana Aravindakshan's chess games?
234 games by Sahana Aravindakshan, from Feb 2022 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 Sahana Aravindakshan has played.
What does Sahana Aravindakshan play on the first move as White?
Across 111 games with White in our database, Sahana Aravindakshan opens with 1.e4 (58% of games), 1.d4 (28% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sahana Aravindakshan answers 1...e5 (65% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (43% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games).
What openings does Sahana Aravindakshan play as White?
As White, Sahana Aravindakshan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (24 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Réti Opening (10 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 111 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sahana Aravindakshan play as Black?
As Black, Sahana Aravindakshan most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); London System (8 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 123 games.
What is Sahana Aravindakshan's FIDE rating?
Sahana Aravindakshan is currently rated 1,866 in classical chess, 1,887 in rapid and 1,695 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,093 (May 2025).
How many games has Sahana Aravindakshan played?
Our database contains 234 games by Sahana Aravindakshan, covering Feb 2022 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 59 wins, 31 draws, 144 losses (25.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sahana Aravindakshan?
234 games by Sahana Aravindakshan 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.