Prepare against Gahan M G
FM · India · World #6,700 classical · FIDE ID 5027373
When preparing against Gahan M G, expect 1.e4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 40 games by Gahan M G, covering Apr 2004 to Aug 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 | 2,221 | 2,278 | Jan 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 18 | 6 | 16 | 45.0% |
| As White | 20 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 20 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 50.0% |
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 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 10 | 50.0% | 20.0% |
| d4 | 9 | 45.0% | 72.2% |
| b3 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 50% of White games, 20.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — G usually continues c3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — G usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — G usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 45% 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 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 100.0% | 58.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 83.3% |
Gahan M G's chess games
All 40 games by Gahan M G in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2004 - 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: 18 wins, 6 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 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% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| 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% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Akesson,R | 2,317 | 37th Czech Rapid G1 2026 | B22 |
| Jul 2025 | Flawian Krawczyk | 2,264 | Jana Maciei Mem | A45 |
| Jun 2026 | Klim,Filip | 2,202 | Jana Maciei Mem 2026 | B90 |
| Jun 2026 | Gbiorczyk,Mikolaj | 2,147 | Jana Maciei Mem 2026 | A05 |
| Jul 2025 | Michal Smetek | 2,144 | Jana Maciei Mem | A52 |
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 |
| 36th Czech Rapid G1 | 2025 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,116 |
| 37th Czech Rapid G1 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,335 |
| Polish Independence | 2024 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,163 |
| Warsaw Chess Rapid & Blitz Championship 2026 - Blitz | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 2,100 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gahan M G's chess games?
40 games by Gahan M G, from Apr 2004 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 Gahan M G has played.
What does Gahan M G play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Gahan M G opens with 1.e4 (50% of games), 1.d4 (45% of games), 1.b3 (5% 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: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 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 (5 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 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 2,221 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,311 (Mar 2018).
How many games has Gahan M G played?
Our database contains 40 games by Gahan M G, covering Apr 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 6 draws, 16 losses (45.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gahan M G?
40 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.