Prepare against Gahan M G
FM · India · World #6,743 classical · FIDE ID 5027373
When preparing against Gahan M G, expect 1.e4 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 50 games by Gahan M G, covering Apr 2004 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Gahan M G's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gahan M G 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 | 2,231 | 2,311 | Mar 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,189 | 2,376 | Feb 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,226 | 2,278 | Jan 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 23 | 8 | 19 | 46.0% |
| As White | 25 | 10 | 3 | 12 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 25 | 13 | 5 | 7 | 52.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gahan M G's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gahan M G's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 60.0% | 30.0% |
| d4 | 9 | 36.0% | 72.2% |
| b3 | 1 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 60% of White games, 30.0% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — G usually continues c3 (42.9% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — G usually continues b3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — G usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 36% of White games, 72.2% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — G usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — G usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — G usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 100.0% | 57.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 100.0% | 77.8% |
Gahan M G's chess games
All 50 games by Gahan M G in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2004 - 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: 23 wins, 8 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Reversed Chigorin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D81 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Adam Gibala | 2,398 | Mega Big Norms Summer IMA | D81 |
| Jul 2026 | Ralf Akesson | 2,317 | 37th Czech Rapid G1 2026 | B22 |
| Aug 2026 | Zanas Nainys | 2,313 | Mega Big Norms Summer IMA | D85 |
| Jul 2025 | Flawian Krawczyk | 2,264 | Jana Maciei Mem | A45 |
| Jun 2026 | Filip Klim | 2,202 | Jana Maciei Mem 2026 | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jana Maciei Mem 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,297 |
| Jana Maciei Mem | 2025 | 10 | 5 | 2,299 |
| Mega Big Norms Summer IMA | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,396 |
| 37th Czech Rapid G1 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,335 |
| 36th Czech Rapid G1 | 2025 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,116 |
| Polish Independence | 2024 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,163 |
| Warsaw Chess Rapid & Blitz Championship 2026 - Blitz | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 2,100 |
| Szansa Chess Open 2026 - Blitz | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,668 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gahan M G's chess games?
50 games by Gahan M G, from Apr 2004 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 Gahan M G has played.
What does Gahan M G play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Gahan M G opens with 1.e4 (60% of games), 1.d4 (36% of games), 1.b3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gahan M G answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Gahan M G play as White?
As White, Gahan M G's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (7 games, 71.4% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gahan M G play as Black?
As Black, Gahan M G most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Gahan M G's FIDE rating?
Gahan M G is currently rated 2,231 in classical chess, 2,189 in rapid and 2,226 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,311 (Mar 2018).
How many games has Gahan M G played?
Our database contains 50 games by Gahan M G, covering Apr 2004 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 8 draws, 19 losses (46.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gahan M G?
50 games by Gahan M G 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.