Prepare against Sharvesh Arul
United States · World #26,168 classical · FIDE ID 39914860
When preparing against Sharvesh Arul, expect 1.e4 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 46 games by Sharvesh Arul, covering Sep 2023 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Sharvesh Arul's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sharvesh Arul 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 | 2,011 | 2,043 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,716 | 1,716 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,880 | 1,880 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 9 | 8 | 29 | 19.6% |
| As White | 22 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 18.2% |
| As Black | 24 | 5 | 2 | 17 | 20.8% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2023-2026): 214 rated games against 169 different opponents, across 35 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 147 | 36 | 53 | 58 | 24.5% | 1,919 | 1,824 | 9 |
| Rapid | 22 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 27.3% | 1,779 | 1,719 | 8 |
| Blitz | 33 | 13 | 6 | 14 | 39.4% | 1,857 | 1,830 | 6 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 158 | 36 | 43 | 79 | 22.8% |
| Against lower-rated | 23 | 12 | 9 | 2 | 52.2% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs FM · 4 vs CM.
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 35 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 44 | 20 | 6 | 18 | 2,041 | 2,059 |
| 2025 | 54 | 11 | 18 | 25 | 1,917 | 1,801 |
| 2024 | 71 | 19 | 22 | 30 | 1,875 | 1,806 |
| 2023 | 45 | 11 | 21 | 13 | 1,655 | 1,481 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sharvesh Arul's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sharvesh Arul's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 63.6% | 32.1% |
| d4 | 8 | 36.4% | 31.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 64% of White games, 32.1% score
- …e5 (43% of these games) — Arul usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Arul usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (7% of these games) — Arul usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 36% of White games, 31.3% score
- …Nf6 (88% of these games) — Arul usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Arul usually continues dxe5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 9 | 60.0% | 5.6% |
| e5 | 6 | 40.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
Sharvesh Arul's chess games
All 46 games by Sharvesh Arul in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2023 - Oct 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: 9 wins, 8 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Danish Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Kadas Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Boris Itkis | 2,241 | 2nd 3-0 Thursday | A45 |
| May 2026 | Iren Lyutsinger | 2,232 | 2nd 3-0 Thu 28th May 2026 | C50 |
| May 2026 | Benedict Smail | 2,078 | 2nd 3-0 Thu 28th May 2026 | D43 |
| May 2026 | Dimitrios Vazelakis | 1,938 | 2nd 3-0 Thu 28th May 2026 | B01 |
| Mar 2026 | Celine Atassi | 1,895 | 2nd 3-0 Thursday | A11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 11 | 2.5 | 1,896 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 28th May 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,070 |
| PNWCC Thanksgiving U2200 Open | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,829 |
| Seattle Seafair Open | 2020 | 4 | 1 | 819 |
| 52nd Annual World Open | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 1,609 |
| National Open 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,087 |
| 17th Annual Philadelphia International | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,655 |
| The Atlantic City Open | 2026 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,148 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sharvesh Arul's chess games?
46 games by Sharvesh Arul, from Sep 2023 to Oct 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 Sharvesh Arul has played.
What does Sharvesh Arul play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Sharvesh Arul opens with 1.e4 (64% of games), 1.d4 (36% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sharvesh Arul answers 1...c6 (60% of games), 1...e5 (40% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Sharvesh Arul play as White?
As White, Sharvesh Arul's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sharvesh Arul play as Black?
As Black, Sharvesh Arul most often plays: Italian Game: Classical Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Sharvesh Arul's FIDE rating?
Sharvesh Arul is currently rated 2,011 in classical chess, 1,716 in rapid and 1,880 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,043 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Sharvesh Arul played?
Our database contains 46 games by Sharvesh Arul, covering Sep 2023 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 8 draws, 29 losses (19.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sharvesh Arul?
46 games by Sharvesh Arul 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.