Prepare against Vishnuvardhan Arjun
IM · India · World #9,982 classical · FIDE ID 5013291
When preparing against Vishnuvardhan Arjun, expect 1.e4 in 77% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (81%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Bishop's Opening as White, 12.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 327 games by Vishnuvardhan Arjun, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vishnuvardhan Arjun's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vishnuvardhan 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 | 2,170 | 2,394 | Oct 2007 |
| Blitz | 2,227 | 2,245 | Feb 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 327 | 82 | 151 | 94 | 25.1% |
| As White | 164 | 37 | 84 | 43 | 22.6% |
| As Black | 163 | 45 | 67 | 51 | 27.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vishnuvardhan Arjun's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vishnuvardhan Arjun's side.
First moves as White (164 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 127 | 77.4% | 47.2% |
| d4 | 14 | 8.5% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 13 | 7.9% | 53.8% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 3.7% | 41.7% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 77% of White games, 47.2% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Arjun usually continues Nc3 (52.1% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Arjun usually continues Bc4 (40.9% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Arjun usually continues d4 (47.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Arjun usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Arjun usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Arjun usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 55 | 73.3% | 53.6% |
| c6 | 11 | 14.7% | 45.5% |
| d6 | 5 | 6.7% | 30.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 4.0% | 100.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 48 | 81.4% | 43.8% |
| d5 | 5 | 8.5% | 30.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 5.1% | 83.3% |
| f5 | 3 | 5.1% | 50.0% |
Vishnuvardhan Arjun's chess games
All 327 games by Vishnuvardhan Arjun in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 82 wins, 151 draws, 94 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 48 | 13/24/11 | 27.1% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 16 | 2/10/4 | 12.5% |
| C01 | French Defense | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| C28 | Vienna Game | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 20 | 8/6/6 | 40.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 12 | 2/8/2 | 16.7% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 12 | 1/6/5 | 8.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 8 | 2/6/0 | 25.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2021 | Alonso Zapata | 2,422 | Charlotte CCCSA Summer IM-D | B23 |
| Oct 2007 | Iweta Rajlich | 2,411 | Budapest FS10 GM | C01 |
| Jul 2007 | Benjamin Tereick | 2,404 | Budapest FS07 IM-A | A30 |
| Apr 2008 | Mesgen Amanov | 2,396 | 10th Chicago North Am | A50 |
| Jun 2018 | Alexey Diulger | 2,375 | Charlotte CCCSA IM B | B10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest FS09 IM | 2007 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,298 |
| Budapest FS04 IM | 2006 | 12 | 6 | 2,283 |
| Budapest FS08 IM-A | 2007 | 10 | 6 | 2,363 |
| Budapest FS07 IM-A | 2007 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,486 |
| Budapest FS05 IM | 2007 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,441 |
| Budapest FS10 GM | 2007 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,393 |
| Budapest FS03 IM-B | 2006 | 10 | 4 | 2,193 |
| 20th Tamil Nadu IM | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,159 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vishnuvardhan Arjun's chess games?
327 games by Vishnuvardhan Arjun, from Apr 2003 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 Vishnuvardhan Arjun has played.
What does Vishnuvardhan Arjun play on the first move as White?
Across 164 games with White in our database, Vishnuvardhan Arjun opens with 1.e4 (77% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vishnuvardhan Arjun answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...c6 (15% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games).
What openings does Vishnuvardhan Arjun play as White?
As White, Vishnuvardhan Arjun's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (48 games, 27.1% win rate); Bishop's Opening (16 games, 12.5% win rate); French Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 164 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vishnuvardhan Arjun play as Black?
As Black, Vishnuvardhan Arjun most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (20 games, 40.0% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 8.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 163 games.
What is Vishnuvardhan Arjun's FIDE rating?
Vishnuvardhan Arjun is currently rated 2,170 in classical chess and 2,227 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,394 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Vishnuvardhan Arjun played?
Our database contains 327 games by Vishnuvardhan Arjun, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 82 wins, 151 draws, 94 losses (25.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vishnuvardhan Arjun?
327 games by Vishnuvardhan 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.