Prepare against Bagwe Gaurang
FM · India · World #6,304 classical · FIDE ID 45039895
When preparing against Bagwe Gaurang, expect 1.e4 in 45% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (46% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (62%).
Our database contains 282 games by Bagwe Gaurang, covering Mar 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Bagwe Gaurang's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bagwe Gaurang 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 | 2,240 | 2,348 | Oct 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,115 | 2,190 | Apr 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,224 | 2,224 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 282 | 115 | 48 | 119 | 40.8% |
| As White | 144 | 63 | 28 | 53 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 138 | 52 | 20 | 66 | 37.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bagwe Gaurang's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bagwe Gaurang's side.
First moves as White (143 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 65 | 45.5% | 41.5% |
| d4 | 37 | 25.9% | 75.7% |
| Nf3 | 28 | 19.6% | 53.6% |
| a3 | 9 | 6.3% | 44.4% |
| c4 | 4 | 2.8% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 45% of White games, 41.5% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Gaurang usually continues Nf3 (32.4% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Gaurang usually continues Nf3 (53.1% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Gaurang usually continues d4 (56.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 26% of White games, 75.7% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Gaurang usually continues c4 (57.9% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Gaurang usually continues c4 (87.5% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Gaurang usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 31 | 45.6% | 67.7% |
| e5 | 29 | 42.6% | 36.2% |
| a6 | 4 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 28 | 62.2% | 33.9% |
| d5 | 12 | 26.7% | 50.0% |
| a6 | 2 | 4.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
Bagwe Gaurang's chess games
All 282 games by Bagwe Gaurang in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2015 - Aug 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: 115 wins, 48 draws, 119 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 13 | 8/3/2 | 61.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 12 | 2/5/5 | 16.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 10 | 6/0/4 | 60.0% |
| B57 | Sicilian | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| D02 | Catalan | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 12 | 3/1/8 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 12 | 4/1/7 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Vasif Durarbayli | 2,612 | Titled Tue | B77 |
| Mar 2026 | Polina Shuvalova | 2,502 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | A04 |
| Mar 2026 | Cem Kaan Gokerkan | 2,501 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | A00 |
| Dec 2024 | Alexey Reshetnikov | 2,492 | Titled Tue Early | D02 |
| Mar 2026 | Kjetil A. Lie | 2,478 | Fagernes GM Open 2026 | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 162 | 80.5 | 2,257 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 15 | 8 | 2,283 |
| 31st Abu Dhabi Blitz Open | 2025 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,325 |
| Fujairah Global Masters | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,367 |
| 52nd Rilton Cup 2024-25 | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,272 |
| Fagernes GM Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,405 |
| Qatar Masters Open | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,382 |
| 32nd Abu Dhabi Masters | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,434 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bagwe Gaurang's chess games?
282 games by Bagwe Gaurang, from Mar 2015 to Aug 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 Bagwe Gaurang has played.
What does Bagwe Gaurang play on the first move as White?
Across 143 games with White in our database, Bagwe Gaurang opens with 1.e4 (45% of games), 1.d4 (26% of games), 1.Nf3 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bagwe Gaurang answers 1...c5 (46% of games), 1...e5 (43% of games), 1...a6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...a6 (4% of games).
What openings does Bagwe Gaurang play as White?
As White, Bagwe Gaurang's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (13 games, 61.5% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Réti Opening (10 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 144 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bagwe Gaurang play as Black?
As Black, Bagwe Gaurang most often plays: Indian Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Réti Opening (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 55.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 138 games.
What is Bagwe Gaurang's FIDE rating?
Bagwe Gaurang is currently rated 2,240 in classical chess, 2,115 in rapid and 2,224 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,348 (Oct 2023).
How many games has Bagwe Gaurang played?
Our database contains 282 games by Bagwe Gaurang, covering Mar 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 115 wins, 48 draws, 119 losses (40.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bagwe Gaurang?
282 games by Bagwe Gaurang 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.