Prepare against Gaurav Kumar
FM · India · World #23,294 classical · FIDE ID 5085578
Our database contains 413 games by Gaurav Kumar, covering Jan 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Gaurav Kumar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gaurav Kumar 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 | 2,031 | 2,309 | Sep 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,972 | 1,983 | Feb 2023 |
| Blitz | 1,998 | 2,019 | Jul 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 413 | 148 | 112 | 153 | 35.8% |
| As White | 199 | 76 | 61 | 62 | 38.2% |
| As Black | 214 | 72 | 51 | 91 | 33.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gaurav Kumar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gaurav Kumar's side.
First moves as White (199 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 168 | 84.4% | 51.2% |
| Nf3 | 25 | 12.6% | 70.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 2.0% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.0% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 51.2% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Kumar usually continues Nf3 (48.4% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Kumar usually continues Nf3 (45.2% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Kumar usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 13% of White games, 70.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Kumar usually continues c4 (59.1% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Kumar usually continues g3 (72.2% score)
- …c5 (4% of these games) — Kumar usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 61 | 62.2% | 54.1% |
| e5 | 37 | 37.8% | 35.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 68 | 94.4% | 45.6% |
| d5 | 4 | 5.6% | 25.0% |
Gaurav Kumar's chess games
All 413 games by Gaurav Kumar in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - 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: 148 wins, 112 draws, 153 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 25 | 6/10/9 | 24.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 19 | 4/7/8 | 21.1% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 7/3/6 | 43.8% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 19 | 5/7/7 | 26.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 16 | 6/4/6 | 37.5% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 5/0/7 | 41.7% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 11 | 2/2/7 | 18.2% |
| E05 | Catalan | 9 | 1/1/7 | 11.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2017 | Ziaur Rahman | 2,527 | ch-Commonwealth | A20 |
| Nov 2017 | Gergely Kantor | 2,514 | 56th Wch U20 | C45 |
| Jan 2016 | Valeriy Neverov | 2,506 | 8th Chennai Open | B25 |
| Mar 2022 | Arash Tahbaz | 2,469 | 1st Guwahati Open | B06 |
| Jul 2018 | Alexey Fernandez Cardoso | 2,439 | 41st Barbera del Valles Open | B42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53rd Wch U20 | 2014 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,064 |
| 59th ch-IND | 2023 | 12 | 6 | 1,900 |
| Wch U12 | 2012 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,862 |
| ch-IND U17 | 2017 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,898 |
| 56th Wch U20 | 2017 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,266 |
| 2nd Kalyan Open | 2019 | 10 | 7.5 | 1,789 |
| 1st Guwahati Sakatam Open | 2024 | 10 | 9 | 2,137 |
| 3rd Agartala Dutta Memorial | 2023 | 10 | 7 | 1,704 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gaurav Kumar's chess games?
413 games by Gaurav Kumar, from Jan 2009 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 Gaurav Kumar has played.
What does Gaurav Kumar play on the first move as White?
Across 199 games with White in our database, Gaurav Kumar opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gaurav Kumar answers 1...c5 (62% of games), 1...e5 (38% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Gaurav Kumar play as White?
As White, Gaurav Kumar's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (25 games, 24.0% win rate); Scotch Game (19 games, 21.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (16 games, 43.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 199 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gaurav Kumar play as Black?
As Black, Gaurav Kumar most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (19 games, 26.3% win rate); Indian Defense (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (12 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 214 games.
What is Gaurav Kumar's FIDE rating?
Gaurav Kumar is currently rated 2,031 in classical chess, 1,972 in rapid and 1,998 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,309 (Sep 2017).
How many games has Gaurav Kumar played?
Our database contains 413 games by Gaurav Kumar, covering Jan 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 148 wins, 112 draws, 153 losses (35.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gaurav Kumar?
413 games by Gaurav Kumar 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.