Prepare against Siddharth Arun
United States · World #32,440 classical · FIDE ID 2079178
Our database contains 253 games by Siddharth Arun, covering Oct 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Siddharth Arun's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Siddharth 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 | 1,972 | 2,068 | Aug 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,004 | 2,007 | Feb 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 253 | 70 | 20 | 163 | 27.7% |
| As White | 127 | 37 | 11 | 79 | 29.1% |
| As Black | 126 | 33 | 9 | 84 | 26.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (127 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 96 | 75.6% | 31.3% |
| e4 | 22 | 17.3% | 40.9% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 7.1% | 38.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 76% of White games, 31.3% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Arun usually continues Nc3 (27.5% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Arun usually continues Nc3 (36.8% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Arun usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 17% of White games, 40.9% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Arun usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Arun usually continues f4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Arun usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 44 | 81.5% | 23.9% |
| c5 | 10 | 18.5% | 20.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 32 | 76.2% | 40.6% |
| d5 | 9 | 21.4% | 22.2% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
Siddharth Arun's chess games
All 253 games by Siddharth Arun in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2012 - 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: 70 wins, 20 draws, 163 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 57 | 14/5/38 | 24.6% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 4/0/7 | 36.4% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A43 | Reversed Chigorin | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 19 | 8/1/10 | 42.1% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 10 | 2/0/8 | 20.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 8 | 0/0/8 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 1/0/7 | 12.5% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2023 | Sergei Iskusnyh | 2,440 | Titled Tue Late | D00 |
| Mar 2025 | Adrian Martinez Fernandez | 2,404 | Titled Tue Late | A40 |
| Aug 2017 | Jakub Pulpan | 2,390 | Titled Tue | B10 |
| Jan 2015 | Vadim Martirosov | 2,368 | MetroWest CC New Year Open | A43 |
| May 2017 | Kamran Shirazi | 2,367 | Titled Tue | B21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 215 | 61 | 2,091 |
| 49th Continental Open | 2019 | 8 | 3 | 2,140 |
| 51st Continental Open | 2021 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,992 |
| MCC Independence Day | 2014 | 3 | 2 | 2,260 |
| MetroWest CC New Year Open | 2015 | 3 | 1 | 2,108 |
| Speed Chess Super Swiss | 2020 | 3 | 0 | 2,038 |
| MetroWest CC Trick or Treat | 2014 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,386 |
| USA tt | 2015 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,309 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Siddharth Arun's chess games?
253 games by Siddharth Arun, from Oct 2012 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 Siddharth Arun has played.
What does Siddharth Arun play on the first move as White?
Across 127 games with White in our database, Siddharth Arun opens with 1.d4 (76% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Siddharth Arun answers 1...c6 (81% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (76% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games).
What openings does Siddharth Arun play as White?
As White, Siddharth Arun's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (57 games, 24.6% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Modern Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 127 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Siddharth Arun play as Black?
As Black, Siddharth Arun most often plays: Benoni Defense (19 games, 42.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Caro-Kann (10 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 126 games.
What is Siddharth Arun's FIDE rating?
Siddharth Arun is currently rated 1,972 in classical chess and 2,004 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,068 (Aug 2022).
How many games has Siddharth Arun played?
Our database contains 253 games by Siddharth Arun, covering Oct 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 70 wins, 20 draws, 163 losses (27.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Siddharth Arun?
253 games by Siddharth 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.