Prepare against Daksh Goyal
India · World #8,321 classical · FIDE ID 25100149
When preparing against Daksh Goyal, expect 1.Nf3 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%).
Our database contains 47 games by Daksh Goyal, covering Nov 2019 to Sep 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 | 2,200 | 2,200 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,029 | 2,094 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,032 | 2,232 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 17 | 9 | 21 | 36.2% |
| As White | 25 | 9 | 5 | 11 | 36.0% |
| As Black | 22 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 36.4% |
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 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 15 | 60.0% | 43.3% |
| d4 | 6 | 24.0% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 12.0% | 33.3% |
| b3 | 1 | 4.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 60% of White games, 43.3% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Goyal usually continues g3 (28.6% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Goyal usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Goyal usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (83% of these games) — Goyal usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …a6 (17% of these games) — Goyal usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 75.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 85.7% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
Daksh Goyal's chess games
All 47 games by Daksh Goyal in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2019 - 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: 17 wins, 9 draws, 21 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 | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E66 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 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 | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | St. George Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Amanmuhammet Hommadov | 2,409 | Asian Juniors Blitz 2026 | E62 |
| Dec 2024 | Evgeniy Podolchenko | 2,360 | 4th Athens of the East Open | E32 |
| Aug 2026 | Jaiveer Mahendru | 2,326 | Asian Juniors 2026 | A40 |
| Aug 2026 | Javohir Bozorov | 2,236 | Asian Juniors 2026 | B33 |
| Nov 2024 | Kamil Warchol | 2,181 | World Youth Open U16 2024 | B31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Youth Open U16 2024 | 2024 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,165 |
| Asian Juniors 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,371 |
| 15th KIIT Cat A Open | 2024 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,945 |
| Asian Juniors Blitz 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 1 | 2,164 |
| Odisha Open Cat.A GM | 2024 | 3 | 0 | 1,956 |
| Aurionpro Mumbai IGM Open | 2025 | 2 | 0 | 2,000 |
| 2nd Namma Bengaluru Open | 2025 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,131 |
| ch-IND Blitz | 2025 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,180 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daksh Goyal's chess games?
47 games by Daksh Goyal, from Nov 2019 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 Daksh Goyal has played.
What does Daksh Goyal play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Daksh Goyal opens with 1.Nf3 (60% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daksh Goyal answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games), 1...a6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (14% 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 (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Réti Opening: Spassky Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 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 (5 games, 40.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Daksh Goyal's FIDE rating?
Daksh Goyal is currently rated 2,200 in classical chess, 2,029 in rapid and 2,032 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,200 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Daksh Goyal played?
Our database contains 47 games by Daksh Goyal, covering Nov 2019 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 9 draws, 21 losses (36.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daksh Goyal?
47 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.