Prepare against Abhijeet Gupta
GM · India · World #334 classical · FIDE ID 5010608
When preparing against Abhijeet Gupta, expect 1.d4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense as Black, 14.7% over 34 games.
Our database contains 2,512 games by Abhijeet Gupta, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Abhijeet Gupta's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Abhijeet Gupta 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 | 2,544 | 2,667 | Nov 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,533 | 2,640 | Dec 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,528 | 2,627 | Jul 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,512 | 1,271 | 744 | 497 | 50.6% |
| As White | 1,280 | 720 | 344 | 216 | 56.3% |
| As Black | 1,232 | 551 | 400 | 281 | 44.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Abhijeet Gupta's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Abhijeet Gupta's side.
First moves as White (1,280 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 1,116 | 87.2% | 69.2% |
| Nf3 | 147 | 11.5% | 74.8% |
| c4 | 11 | 0.9% | 54.5% |
| e4 | 5 | 0.4% | 70.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 87% of White games, 69.2% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Gupta usually continues c4 (70.3% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Gupta usually continues c4 (66.6% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Gupta usually continues c4 (70.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 11% of White games, 74.8% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Gupta usually continues c4 (81.0% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Gupta usually continues c4 (81.8% score)
- …c5 (5% of these games) — Gupta usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (573 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 397 | 69.3% | 67.0% |
| e5 | 120 | 20.9% | 49.6% |
| e6 | 53 | 9.2% | 61.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 0.3% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (409 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 350 | 85.6% | 63.6% |
| d5 | 57 | 13.9% | 41.2% |
| e6 | 2 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Abhijeet Gupta's chess games
All 2,512 games by Abhijeet Gupta in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 1,271 wins, 744 draws, 497 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D17 | Slav Defense | 152 | 78/50/24 | 51.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 139 | 71/49/19 | 51.1% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 120 | 68/37/15 | 56.7% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 81 | 50/16/15 | 61.7% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 78 | 44/20/14 | 56.4% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 59 | 32/14/13 | 54.2% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 44 | 34/5/5 | 77.3% |
| D02 | London System | 43 | 26/6/11 | 60.5% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 43 | 24/15/4 | 55.8% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 40 | 28/8/4 | 70.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B67 | Sicilian | 234 | 128/53/53 | 54.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 140 | 58/50/32 | 41.4% |
| E10 | Indian Defense | 116 | 62/38/16 | 53.4% |
| A16 | English Opening | 87 | 39/32/16 | 44.8% |
| D94 | Slav Defense | 51 | 14/22/15 | 27.5% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 45 | 25/16/4 | 55.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 43 | 24/10/9 | 55.8% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 39 | 13/16/10 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 34 | 17/9/8 | 50.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 34 | 5/22/7 | 14.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2023 | Alireza Firouzja | 2,785 | Titled Tue Early | A45 |
| Apr 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2,775 | Titled Tue Early | A70 |
| May 2023 | Fabiano Caruana | 2,764 | Titled Tue Early | B67 |
| Feb 2022 | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | 2,727 | Titled Tue Late | D02 |
| Jan 2018 | Vassily Ivanchuk | 2,725 | 16th Gibraltar Masters | E12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 157 | 106 | 2,564 |
| ch-Commonwealth | 2019 | 95 | 67 | 2,517 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2025 | 83 | 64 | 2,657 |
| PRO League Stage | 2020 | 75 | 41.5 | 2,570 |
| Wch U20 | 2008 | 26 | 15.5 | 2,467 |
| Corus C | 2010 | 26 | 16 | 2,574 |
| 43rd ch-IND | 2006 | 20 | 9 | 2,402 |
| Wch U12 | 2001 | 19 | 10 | 2,177 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Deepan Chakkravarthy J. (17 games) · Yannick Gozzoli (13 games) · Sahaj Grover (13 games) · Lalit Babu M R (12 games) · S. Nitin (12 games) · Santosh Gujrathi Vidit (11 games) · Surya Shekhar Ganguly (11 games) · M.R. Venkatesh (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Abhijeet Gupta's chess games?
2,512 games by Abhijeet Gupta, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Abhijeet Gupta has played.
What does Abhijeet Gupta play on the first move as White?
Across 1,280 games with White in our database, Abhijeet Gupta opens with 1.d4 (87% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Abhijeet Gupta answers 1...c5 (69% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games), 1...e6 (0% of games).
What openings does Abhijeet Gupta play as White?
As White, Abhijeet Gupta's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (152 games, 51.3% win rate); Catalan (139 games, 51.1% win rate); Indian Defense (120 games, 56.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,280 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Abhijeet Gupta play as Black?
As Black, Abhijeet Gupta most often plays: Sicilian (234 games, 54.7% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (140 games, 41.4% win rate); Indian Defense (116 games, 53.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,232 games.
What is Abhijeet Gupta's FIDE rating?
Abhijeet Gupta is currently rated 2,544 in classical chess, 2,533 in rapid and 2,528 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,667 (Nov 2012).
How many games has Abhijeet Gupta played?
Our database contains 2,512 games by Abhijeet Gupta, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 1,271 wins, 744 draws, 497 losses (50.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Abhijeet Gupta?
2,512 games by Abhijeet Gupta 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.