Prepare against Gopal G.N.
GM · India · World #410 classical · FIDE ID 5015693
Our database contains 32 games by Gopal G.N., covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gopal G.N.'s most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gopal G.N. 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 | 2,529 | 2,611 | Jul 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,471 | 2,545 | Sep 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,511 | 2,593 | Aug 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 15 | 12 | 5 | 46.9% |
| As White | 15 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 66.7% |
| As Black | 17 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gopal G.N.'s games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gopal G.N.'s side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 100.0% | 76.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 76.7% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — G.N. usually continues Nf3 (78.6% score)
- …e5 (40% of these games) — G.N. usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — G.N. usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 100.0% | 55.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 62.5% |
Gopal G.N.'s chess games
All 32 games by Gopal G.N. 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, 12 draws, 5 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A33 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E34 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Yu Tian Poh | 2,458 | 44th Benasque Open | B90 |
| Jul 2026 | Miaoyi Lu | 2,392 | 59th Biel International Chess Festival 2026 | Open | Masters (MTO) | B90 |
| Jul 2026 | Savitha Shri B | 2,317 | 59th Biel International Chess Festival 2026 | Open | Rapid (RAP) | C78 |
| Nov 2025 | A Zude | 2,296 | 28th OIBM | C79 |
| Nov 2025 | Aakanksha Hagawane | 2,274 | 28th OIBM | B93 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59th Biel International Chess Festival 2026 | Open | Rapid (RAP) | 2026 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,466 |
| 28th OIBM | 2025 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,413 |
| 59th Biel International Chess Festival 2026 | Open | Masters (MTO) | 2026 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,499 |
| 44th Benasque Open | 2025 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,379 |
| Fagernes GM Open | 2025 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,362 |
| 43rd Benasque Open 2024 | 2024 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,474 |
| 3rd Dole Open | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 2,058 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gopal G.N.'s chess games?
Chess.ceo has 32 of Gopal G.N.'s games from Apr 2003 to Jul 2026, free to browse and replay move by move on the interactive board — no signup needed. The preparation view groups all of them into an opening tree so you can see every line Gopal G.N. has played.
What does Gopal G.N. play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Gopal G.N. opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gopal G.N. answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Gopal G.N. play as White?
As White, Gopal G.N.'s most-played openings in our database are: Ruy Lopez: Closed (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gopal G.N. play as Black?
As Black, Gopal G.N. most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Gopal G.N.'s FIDE rating?
Gopal G.N. is currently rated 2,529 in classical chess, 2,471 in rapid and 2,511 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,611 (Jul 2010).
How many games has Gopal G.N. played?
Our database contains 32 games by Gopal G.N., covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 12 draws, 5 losses (46.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gopal G.N.?
Open Gopal G.N.'s player page on Chess.ceo and start a free preparation session: it scans all 32 of their games, shows their repertoire move by move in an opening tree, and highlights the lines where they score worst — so you know exactly where to aim. No signup required to explore.