Prepare against Gajwa Ankit
FM · India · World #5,952 classical · FIDE ID 5077834
When preparing against Gajwa Ankit, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%).
Our database contains 44 games by Gajwa Ankit, covering Jan 2009 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Gajwa Ankit's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gajwa Ankit 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 | 2,249 | 2,335 | Jan 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,133 | 2,288 | May 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,145 | 2,145 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 17 | 4 | 23 | 38.6% |
| As White | 21 | 11 | 2 | 8 | 52.4% |
| As Black | 23 | 6 | 2 | 15 | 26.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gajwa Ankit's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gajwa Ankit's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 95.2% | 60.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 60.0% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Ankit usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Ankit usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Ankit usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Ankit usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 60.0% | 8.3% |
| e5 | 4 | 40.0% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 85.7% | 58.3% |
Gajwa Ankit's chess games
All 44 games by Gajwa Ankit in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - Oct 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, 4 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C46 | Four Knights Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B57 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | Volodar Murzin | 2,664 | Titled Tue Early | B12 |
| Nov 2024 | Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian | 2,562 | Titled Tue Early | B33 |
| Nov 2024 | Aksel Bu Kvaloy | 2,502 | Titled Tue Early | C43 |
| Nov 2024 | Anthony Wirig | 2,427 | Titled Tue Early | A45 |
| Oct 2024 | Gunay Mammadzada | 2,426 | Titled Tue Early | C88 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 41 | 18.5 | 2,292 |
| Abu Dhabi Masters Online | 2025 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,135 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gajwa Ankit's chess games?
44 games by Gajwa Ankit, from Jan 2009 to Oct 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 Gajwa Ankit has played.
What does Gajwa Ankit play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Gajwa Ankit opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gajwa Ankit answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...e5 (40% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games).
What openings does Gajwa Ankit play as White?
As White, Gajwa Ankit's most-played openings in our database are: Ruy Lopez: Closed (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gajwa Ankit play as Black?
As Black, Gajwa Ankit most often plays: English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Four Knights Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Gajwa Ankit's FIDE rating?
Gajwa Ankit is currently rated 2,249 in classical chess, 2,133 in rapid and 2,145 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,335 (Jan 2016).
How many games has Gajwa Ankit played?
Our database contains 44 games by Gajwa Ankit, covering Jan 2009 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 4 draws, 23 losses (38.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gajwa Ankit?
44 games by Gajwa Ankit 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.