Prepare against Tashika Arora
United Kingdom · World #61,579 classical · FIDE ID 459305
When preparing against Tashika Arora, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (51% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 37.9% over 29 games.
Our database contains 357 games by Tashika Arora, covering Jun 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tashika Arora's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tashika Arora 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 | 1,850 | 1,987 | Dec 2023 |
| Rapid | 1,808 | 1,858 | Oct 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,852 | 1,852 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 357 | 143 | 82 | 132 | 40.1% |
| As White | 183 | 73 | 46 | 64 | 39.9% |
| As Black | 174 | 70 | 36 | 68 | 40.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tashika Arora's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tashika Arora's side.
First moves as White (183 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 183 | 100.0% | 52.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 52.5% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Arora usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Arora usually continues Nf3 (58.9% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Arora usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 45 | 50.6% | 48.9% |
| e5 | 44 | 49.4% | 47.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 59 | 100.0% | 51.7% |
Tashika Arora's chess games
All 357 games by Tashika Arora in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2018 - 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: 143 wins, 82 draws, 132 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E11 | Catalan | 47 | 20/9/18 | 42.6% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 29 | 11/7/11 | 37.9% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 22 | 11/5/6 | 50.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 18 | 8/2/8 | 44.4% |
| D02 | London System | 17 | 8/5/4 | 47.1% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 5/6/2 | 38.5% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| E01 | Semi-Slav Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 23 | 9/4/10 | 39.1% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 15 | 7/2/6 | 46.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 11 | 8/0/3 | 72.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| D00 | London System | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2022 | T.S. Venkataramanan | 2,251 | chT1-BCF S5 (4NCL) online | E12 |
| Dec 2020 | Declan Shafi | 2,166 | Caplin British Online | D72 |
| Jun 2022 | Agoston Mihalik | 2,165 | chT-BCF 2122 (4NCL) | C54 |
| Nov 2020 | Nathanael Paul | 2,125 | Witney Online Congress Open 1st | A16 |
| Feb 2022 | Marcus Walsh | 2,112 | chT1-BCF S5 (4NCL) online | A67 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berks & Bucks Open | 2024 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,918 |
| chT2-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | 2023 | 11 | 5 | 1,975 |
| UK Challenge Terafinal U14 | 2021 | 11 | 4 | 1,396 |
| World Cup U14 Girls Prel | 2021 | 10 | 6 | 1,436 |
| 30th ch-EU U14 Girls | 2022 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,888 |
| ch-EU U12 Girls | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1,602 |
| ch-GBR Online | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 1,587 |
| ch-EU Online U12 Girls | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 1,397 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tashika Arora's chess games?
357 games by Tashika Arora, from Jun 2018 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 Tashika Arora has played.
What does Tashika Arora play on the first move as White?
Across 183 games with White in our database, Tashika Arora opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tashika Arora answers 1...c5 (51% of games), 1...e5 (49% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Tashika Arora play as White?
As White, Tashika Arora's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (47 games, 42.6% win rate); Indian Defense (29 games, 37.9% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (22 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 183 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tashika Arora play as Black?
As Black, Tashika Arora most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (23 games, 39.1% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (15 games, 46.7% win rate); English Opening (11 games, 36.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 174 games.
What is Tashika Arora's FIDE rating?
Tashika Arora is currently rated 1,850 in classical chess, 1,808 in rapid and 1,852 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,987 (Dec 2023).
How many games has Tashika Arora played?
Our database contains 357 games by Tashika Arora, covering Jun 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 143 wins, 82 draws, 132 losses (40.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tashika Arora?
357 games by Tashika Arora 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.