Prepare against Gaurav Bakliwal
FM · India · World #28,298 classical · FIDE ID 5003695
Our database contains 49 games by Gaurav Bakliwal, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gaurav Bakliwal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gaurav Bakliwal 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 | 1,996 | 2,265 | Oct 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,004 | 2,192 | Apr 2022 |
| Blitz | 1,914 | 2,192 | Apr 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 15 | 14 | 20 | 30.6% |
| As White | 26 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 46.2% |
| As Black | 23 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 13.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gaurav Bakliwal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gaurav Bakliwal's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 21 | 80.8% | 59.5% |
| e4 | 5 | 19.2% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 81% of White games, 59.5% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Bakliwal usually continues b3 (57.7% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Bakliwal usually continues b3 (60.0% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Bakliwal usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 19% of White games, 60.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Bakliwal usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Bakliwal usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Bakliwal usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 100.0% | 27.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 87.5% | 35.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Gaurav Bakliwal's chess games
All 49 games by Gaurav Bakliwal in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 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: 15 wins, 14 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 15 | 7/3/5 | 46.7% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Romero Luis Chiong Zacarias | 2,390 | 7th Goodricke Open | A05 |
| Jan 1997 | Ramesh R B | 2,380 | 8th Goodricke Open | C45 |
| Jan 1997 | Chandrashekhar Gokhale | 2,360 | 8th Goodricke Open | C90 |
| Jan 1996 | Sandipan Chanda | 2,130 | 7th Goodricke Open | A15 |
| Nov 2025 | Ruslan Nezamyatin | 2,070 | Titled Tue | A06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 15 | 5.5 | 2,000 |
| 8th Goodricke Open | 1997 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,313 |
| 7th Goodricke Open | 1996 | 11 | 4 | 2,255 |
| 7th Kuala Lumpur Open | 2010 | 8 | 5 | 2,121 |
| 23rd RCC Int. Classical | 2025 | 4 | 3 | 1,865 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gaurav Bakliwal's chess games?
49 games by Gaurav Bakliwal, from Apr 2003 to Jul 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 Gaurav Bakliwal has played.
What does Gaurav Bakliwal play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Gaurav Bakliwal opens with 1.Nf3 (81% of games), 1.e4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gaurav Bakliwal answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Gaurav Bakliwal play as White?
As White, Gaurav Bakliwal's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Nimzo-Larsen Attack (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gaurav Bakliwal play as Black?
As Black, Gaurav Bakliwal most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Gaurav Bakliwal's FIDE rating?
Gaurav Bakliwal is currently rated 1,996 in classical chess, 2,004 in rapid and 1,914 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,265 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Gaurav Bakliwal played?
Our database contains 49 games by Gaurav Bakliwal, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 14 draws, 20 losses (30.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gaurav Bakliwal?
49 games by Gaurav Bakliwal 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.