Prepare against Satheesh Arjun
India · World #14,649 classical · FIDE ID 5070414
When preparing against Satheesh Arjun, expect 1.d4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 69 games by Satheesh Arjun, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Satheesh Arjun's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Satheesh Arjun 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 | 2,109 | 2,109 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,972 | 2,003 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,916 | 2,048 | Aug 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 19 | 28 | 22 | 27.5% |
| As White | 32 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 28.1% |
| As Black | 37 | 10 | 17 | 10 | 27.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Satheesh Arjun's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Satheesh Arjun's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 62.5% | 37.5% |
| e4 | 8 | 25.0% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 63% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Arjun usually continues c4 (40.9% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Arjun usually continues Nf3 (10.0% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Arjun usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 25% of White games, 62.5% score
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Arjun usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Arjun usually continues exd5 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Arjun usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 14 | 70.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 10.0% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 10.0% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 75.0% | 44.4% |
| d5 | 3 | 25.0% | 66.7% |
Satheesh Arjun's chess games
All 69 games by Satheesh Arjun in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 19 wins, 28 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A31 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2019 | G M H Thilakarathne | 2,397 | ch-WEST U18 | A48 |
| Sep 2019 | Mukhmmadali Abdurakhmanov | 2,288 | ch-WEST U18 | A48 |
| Oct 2013 | V. Haribalu | 2,220 | ch-IND U25 | B22 |
| Jul 2025 | D Krunic | 2,179 | Serbia Open | C17 |
| Jun 2025 | Alperen Akdogan | 2,171 | 11th Cesme Open A | E06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-IND U25 | 2013 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,043 |
| 53rd Wch U20 | 2014 | 13 | 5 | 2,097 |
| Serbia Open | 2025 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,225 |
| 18th Paracin Open A | 2025 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,209 |
| 19th ch-Asia Cities | 2015 | 6 | 3 | 2,242 |
| 11th Cesme Open A | 2025 | 6 | 2 | 2,030 |
| ch-WEST U18 | 2019 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,320 |
| ch-Commonwealth | 2012 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,117 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Satheesh Arjun's chess games?
69 games by Satheesh Arjun, from Oct 2008 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 Satheesh Arjun has played.
What does Satheesh Arjun play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Satheesh Arjun opens with 1.d4 (63% of games), 1.e4 (25% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Satheesh Arjun answers 1...e6 (70% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Satheesh Arjun play as White?
As White, Satheesh Arjun's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Satheesh Arjun play as Black?
As Black, Satheesh Arjun most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Satheesh Arjun's FIDE rating?
Satheesh Arjun is currently rated 2,109 in classical chess, 1,972 in rapid and 1,916 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,109 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Satheesh Arjun played?
Our database contains 69 games by Satheesh Arjun, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 28 draws, 22 losses (27.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Satheesh Arjun?
69 games by Satheesh Arjun 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.