Prepare against Garv Rai
India · World #1,420 classical · FIDE ID 35049593
Our database contains 37 games by Garv Rai, covering Apr 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Garv Rai's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Garv Rai 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 | 2,416 | 2,416 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,119 | 2,136 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,988 | 2,141 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 35.1% |
| As White | 17 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 20 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Garv Rai's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Garv Rai's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 17 | 100.0% | 61.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 61.8% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Rai usually continues Bf4 (68.2% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Rai usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 57.1% |
Garv Rai's chess games
All 37 games by Garv Rai in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2013 - 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: 13 wins, 13 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 16 | 7/6/3 | 43.8% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A55 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Ga1 Nagy | 2,467 | SixDays Budapest Sept | A45 |
| Sep 2025 | Kristof Pal Kolimar | 2,396 | SixDays Budapest Sept | E04 |
| Aug 2025 | Rudolf Pashikyan | 2,373 | Fujairah Global Masters | A45 |
| Sep 2025 | Aayush Bhattacherjee | 2,360 | SixDays Budapest Sept | D02 |
| Sep 2025 | Raem Sherman | 2,350 | SixDays Budapest Sept | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fujairah Global Masters | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,392 |
| SixDays Budapest Sept | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,447 |
| White Horse IM | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,312 |
| Qatar Masters Open | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,264 |
| 32nd Abu Dhabi International Chess Festival 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,247 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Garv Rai's chess games?
37 games by Garv Rai, from Apr 2013 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 Rai has played.
What does Garv Rai play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Garv Rai opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Garv Rai answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Garv Rai play as White?
As White, Garv Rai's most-played openings in our database are: London System (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Indian Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Garv Rai play as Black?
As Black, Garv Rai most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Garv Rai's FIDE rating?
Garv Rai is currently rated 2,416 in classical chess, 2,119 in rapid and 1,988 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,416 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Garv Rai played?
Our database contains 37 games by Garv Rai, covering Apr 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 13 draws, 11 losses (35.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Garv Rai?
37 games by Garv Rai 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.