Prepare against Gabriel Mirza
Ireland · World #98,596 classical · FIDE ID 2503093
When preparing against Gabriel Mirza, expect 1.Nf3 in 27% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nc6 (38% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (53%).
Our database contains 90 games by Gabriel Mirza, covering Sep 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Gabriel Mirza's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gabriel Mirza 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 | 1,733 | 1,824 | Oct 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,760 | 1,760 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,708 | 1,798 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 20 | 19 | 51 | 22.2% |
| As White | 41 | 12 | 9 | 20 | 29.3% |
| As Black | 49 | 8 | 10 | 31 | 16.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gabriel Mirza's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gabriel Mirza's side.
First moves as White (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 11 | 26.8% | 45.5% |
| Nc3 | 10 | 24.4% | 45.0% |
| e4 | 8 | 19.5% | 25.0% |
| d4 | 5 | 12.2% | 30.0% |
| b4 | 4 | 9.8% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 2 | 4.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 27% of White games, 45.5% score
- …d5 (45% of these games) — Mirza usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Mirza usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (18% of these games) — Mirza usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 24% of White games, 45.0% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Mirza usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Mirza usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Mirza usually continues f4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 10 | 38.5% | 30.0% |
| d6 | 9 | 34.6% | 27.8% |
| g6 | 4 | 15.4% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 52.9% | 44.4% |
| d6 | 3 | 17.6% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 11.8% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 11.8% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Gabriel Mirza's chess games
All 90 games by Gabriel Mirza in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - 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: 20 wins, 19 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A00 | English Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A96 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| C41 | Philidor | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2013 | Chris Sykes | 1,925 | 29th EU-Cup | A09 |
| Jul 2012 | Rosemary Giulian Jackson | 1,918 | 119th ch-SCO | A15 |
| Nov 2019 | Hassan Erdogan | 1,909 | 29th Wch Seniors 50 | B27 |
| Nov 2019 | Jan Rosenberg | 1,891 | 29th Wch Seniors 50 | A34 |
| Feb 2021 | Fiachra Scallan | 1,879 | Bunratty Online | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33rd World Senior 50+ | 2025 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,851 |
| 29th Wch Seniors 50 | 2019 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,782 |
| ECU Senior +50 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,852 |
| 119th ch-SCO | 2012 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,750 |
| Olympiad-28 | 1988 | 6 | 1.5 | 2,125 |
| chT3S-BCF 1314 (4NCL) | 2014 | 6 | 2 | 1,759 |
| 29th EU-Cup | 2013 | 5 | 2 | 1,905 |
| chT3-BCF 1415 (4NCL) | 2015 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,924 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gabriel Mirza's chess games?
90 games by Gabriel Mirza, from Sep 2011 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 Gabriel Mirza has played.
What does Gabriel Mirza play on the first move as White?
Across 41 games with White in our database, Gabriel Mirza opens with 1.Nf3 (27% of games), 1.Nc3 (24% of games), 1.e4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gabriel Mirza answers 1...Nc6 (38% of games), 1...d6 (35% of games), 1...g6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (53% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games).
What openings does Gabriel Mirza play as White?
As White, Gabriel Mirza's most-played openings in our database are: Dunst Opening (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Réti Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gabriel Mirza play as Black?
As Black, Gabriel Mirza most often plays: Modern Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Philidor (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 49 games.
What is Gabriel Mirza's FIDE rating?
Gabriel Mirza is currently rated 1,733 in classical chess, 1,760 in rapid and 1,708 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,824 (Oct 2016).
How many games has Gabriel Mirza played?
Our database contains 90 games by Gabriel Mirza, covering Sep 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 19 draws, 51 losses (22.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gabriel Mirza?
90 games by Gabriel Mirza 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.