Prepare against Gilbert Elroy Tarigan
IM · IDN · World #1,433 classical · FIDE ID 7108133
When preparing against Gilbert Elroy Tarigan, expect 1.e4 in 39% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (33% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (51%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as White, 30.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 591 games by Gilbert Elroy Tarigan, covering Oct 2014 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Gilbert Elroy Tarigan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gilbert Elroy Tarigan 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 | 2,421 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,311 | 2,311 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,285 | 2,294 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 591 | 275 | 147 | 169 | 46.5% |
| As White | 308 | 156 | 86 | 66 | 50.6% |
| As Black | 283 | 119 | 61 | 103 | 42.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gilbert Elroy Tarigan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gilbert Elroy Tarigan's side.
First moves as White (308 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 119 | 38.6% | 65.1% |
| d4 | 114 | 37.0% | 59.6% |
| c4 | 29 | 9.4% | 72.4% |
| Nf3 | 27 | 8.8% | 63.0% |
| e3 | 5 | 1.6% | 60.0% |
| a3 | 4 | 1.3% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 39% of White games, 65.1% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Tarigan usually continues Nf3 (65.2% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Tarigan usually continues Nf3 (63.5% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Tarigan usually continues d4 (43.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 37% of White games, 59.6% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Tarigan usually continues Nf3 (58.0% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Tarigan usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Tarigan usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (137 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 45 | 32.8% | 61.1% |
| e5 | 38 | 27.7% | 57.9% |
| c6 | 34 | 24.8% | 57.4% |
| e6 | 7 | 5.1% | 78.6% |
| g6 | 5 | 3.6% | 20.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (99 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 50 | 50.5% | 55.0% |
| d5 | 27 | 27.3% | 35.2% |
| g6 | 4 | 4.0% | 37.5% |
| c6 | 4 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 3.0% | 83.3% |
| a6 | 3 | 3.0% | 16.7% |
Gilbert Elroy Tarigan's chess games
All 591 games by Gilbert Elroy Tarigan in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2014 - Sep 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: 275 wins, 147 draws, 169 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Indian Defense | 23 | 7/8/8 | 30.4% |
| E11 | Catalan | 20 | 6/7/7 | 30.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 18 | 13/2/3 | 72.2% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 7/1/6 | 50.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 12 | 8/2/2 | 66.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 7/3/0 | 70.0% |
| D02 | London System | 8 | 5/3/0 | 62.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 14 | 5/7/2 | 35.7% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 4/1/7 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 0/6/6 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 11 | 2/1/8 | 18.2% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2022 | Sanan Sjugirov | 2,712 | Titled Tue Early | C42 |
| May 2022 | Matthias Bluebaum | 2,663 | Titled Tue Early | D36 |
| Dec 2020 | Alexei Shirov | 2,662 | Titled Tue | C55 |
| May 2022 | Anton Demchenko | 2,654 | Titled Tue Early | C93 |
| May 2022 | Maksim Chigaev | 2,631 | Titled Tue Early | C60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 309 | 190 | 2,410 |
| Indonesia GM Feb | 2025 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,403 |
| ch-Asia U20 | 2023 | 11 | 6 | 2,278 |
| 3rd Gran Canaria Online Blitz | 2022 | 10 | 7 | 2,213 |
| Online Olympiad Div2 A | 2021 | 10 | 5 | 2,210 |
| Online Olympiad Div Top A | 2021 | 10 | 3 | 2,318 |
| Asia zt 3.3 | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,252 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,363 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gilbert Elroy Tarigan's chess games?
591 games by Gilbert Elroy Tarigan, from Oct 2014 to Sep 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 Gilbert Elroy Tarigan has played.
What does Gilbert Elroy Tarigan play on the first move as White?
Across 308 games with White in our database, Gilbert Elroy Tarigan opens with 1.e4 (39% of games), 1.d4 (37% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gilbert Elroy Tarigan answers 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...e5 (28% of games), 1...c6 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (51% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Gilbert Elroy Tarigan play as White?
As White, Gilbert Elroy Tarigan's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (23 games, 30.4% win rate); Catalan (20 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian (18 games, 72.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 308 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gilbert Elroy Tarigan play as Black?
As Black, Gilbert Elroy Tarigan most often plays: Indian Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Modern Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 283 games.
What is Gilbert Elroy Tarigan's FIDE rating?
Gilbert Elroy Tarigan is currently rated 2,416 in classical chess, 2,311 in rapid and 2,285 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,421 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Gilbert Elroy Tarigan played?
Our database contains 591 games by Gilbert Elroy Tarigan, covering Oct 2014 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 275 wins, 147 draws, 169 losses (46.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gilbert Elroy Tarigan?
591 games by Gilbert Elroy Tarigan 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.