Prepare against Garv Gaur
FM · India · World #2,746 classical · FIDE ID 45030839
Our database contains 207 games by Garv Gaur, covering Sep 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Garv Gaur's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Garv Gaur 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 | 2,349 | 2,401 | Oct 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,095 | 2,158 | Dec 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,112 | 2,191 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 207 | 89 | 43 | 75 | 43.0% |
| As White | 107 | 52 | 22 | 33 | 48.6% |
| As Black | 100 | 37 | 21 | 42 | 37.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Garv Gaur's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Garv Gaur's side.
First moves as White (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 57 | 53.3% | 58.8% |
| Nf3 | 35 | 32.7% | 55.7% |
| e4 | 9 | 8.4% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 2.8% | 83.3% |
| b3 | 2 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 53% of White games, 58.8% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Gaur usually continues c4 (65.6% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Gaur usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Gaur usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 33% of White games, 55.7% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Gaur usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …Nf6 (23% of these games) — Gaur usually continues c4 (85.7% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Gaur usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 34 | 65.4% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 9 | 17.3% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 6 | 11.5% | 83.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 85.2% | 45.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 11.1% | 33.3% |
| a6 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
Garv Gaur's chess games
All 207 games by Garv Gaur in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2015 - 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: 89 wins, 43 draws, 75 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A62 | Catalan | 26 | 8/10/8 | 30.8% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 11 | 6/5/0 | 54.5% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A04 | English Opening | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A06 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E47 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | Igor Kovalenko | 2,674 | Titled Tue Early | A04 |
| Jan 2025 | Cristobal Henriquez Villagra | 2,597 | Titled Tue Early | C41 |
| Oct 2024 | Simen Agdestein | 2,564 | Titled Tue Early | A30 |
| Oct 2024 | Jan Subelj | 2,498 | Titled Tue Early | D30 |
| Feb 2025 | Praveen Balakrishnan | 2,486 | Titled Tue Early | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 127 | 70 | 2,325 |
| RUDAR 11 GM | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 2,339 |
| Ivi GP Chess 2025 | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,389 |
| Summer Sarajevo GM Mix | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,484 |
| RUDAR 12 GM | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,428 |
| Aeroflot Open A | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,328 |
| Fujairah Global Masters | 2025 | 8 | 4 | 2,360 |
| 31st Abu Dhabi Masters | 2025 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,287 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Garv Gaur's chess games?
207 games by Garv Gaur, from Sep 2015 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 Garv Gaur has played.
What does Garv Gaur play on the first move as White?
Across 107 games with White in our database, Garv Gaur opens with 1.d4 (53% of games), 1.Nf3 (33% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Garv Gaur answers 1...c6 (65% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games), 1...g6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...a6 (4% of games).
What openings does Garv Gaur play as White?
As White, Garv Gaur's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (26 games, 30.8% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 107 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Garv Gaur play as Black?
As Black, Garv Gaur most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Modern Defense (6 games, 83.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 100 games.
What is Garv Gaur's FIDE rating?
Garv Gaur is currently rated 2,349 in classical chess, 2,095 in rapid and 2,112 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,401 (Oct 2023).
How many games has Garv Gaur played?
Our database contains 207 games by Garv Gaur, covering Sep 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 89 wins, 43 draws, 75 losses (43.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Garv Gaur?
207 games by Garv Gaur 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.