Prepare against Daksh Goyal
India · World #19,149 classical · FIDE ID 25100149
Our database contains 34 games by Daksh Goyal, covering Nov 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Daksh Goyal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daksh Goyal 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 | 2,065 | 2,158 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,091 | 2,094 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,017 | 2,232 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 10 | 8 | 16 | 29.4% |
| As White | 18 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 16 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daksh Goyal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daksh Goyal's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 12 | 66.7% | 45.8% |
| c4 | 3 | 16.7% | 33.3% |
| d4 | 2 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 67% of White games, 45.8% score
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Goyal usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Goyal usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Goyal usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 17% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Goyal usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Goyal usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 88.9% | 43.8% |
| e6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 80.0% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
Daksh Goyal's chess games
All 34 games by Daksh Goyal in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2019 - 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: 10 wins, 8 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E66 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E07 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Evgeniy Podolchenko | 2,360 | 4th Athens of the East Open | E32 |
| Nov 2024 | Kamil Warchol | 2,181 | World Youth Open U16 2024 | B31 |
| Nov 2024 | Ian Telek C. De Albuquerque | 2,174 | World Youth Open U16 2024 | A04 |
| Dec 2024 | Yohan Yadav Tarala | 2,000 | 15th KIIT Cat A Open | B23 |
| Dec 2024 | Afreed T Khan | 1,904 | 15th KIIT Cat A Open | E66 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Youth Open U16 2024 | 2024 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,165 |
| 15th KIIT Cat A Open | 2024 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,945 |
| Odisha Open Cat.A GM | 2024 | 3 | 0 | 1,956 |
| ch-IND Blitz | 2025 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,180 |
| Aurionpro Mumbai IGM Open | 2025 | 2 | 0 | 2,000 |
| 4th Athens of the East Open | 2024 | 2 | 1 | 2,359 |
| 2nd Namma Bengaluru Open | 2025 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,131 |
| 21st Delhi Open | 2025 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,322 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daksh Goyal's chess games?
34 games by Daksh Goyal, from Nov 2019 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 Daksh Goyal has played.
What does Daksh Goyal play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Daksh Goyal opens with 1.Nf3 (67% of games), 1.c4 (17% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daksh Goyal answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Daksh Goyal play as White?
As White, Daksh Goyal's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daksh Goyal play as Black?
As Black, Daksh Goyal most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Daksh Goyal's FIDE rating?
Daksh Goyal is currently rated 2,065 in classical chess, 2,091 in rapid and 2,017 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,158 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Daksh Goyal played?
Our database contains 34 games by Daksh Goyal, covering Nov 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 8 draws, 16 losses (29.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daksh Goyal?
34 games by Daksh Goyal 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.