Prepare against Gopal G.N.
GM · India · World #403 classical · FIDE ID 5015693
When preparing against Gopal G.N., expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 37 games by Gopal G.N., covering Apr 2003 to Aug 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 | 2,530 | 2,611 | Jul 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,472 | 2,545 | Sep 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,511 | 2,593 | Aug 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 16 | 16 | 5 | 43.2% |
| As White | 18 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 61.1% |
| As Black | 19 | 5 | 11 | 3 | 26.3% |
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 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 100.0% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 75.0% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — G.N. usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (39% of these games) — G.N. usually continues Nf3 (78.6% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — G.N. usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 100.0% | 54.5% |
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 37 games by Gopal G.N. in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 16 wins, 16 draws, 5 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 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% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| A04 | 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% |
| E36 | 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 | Anna Shukhman | 2,443 | 59th Biel Rapid Open 2026 | B90 |
| Jul 2026 | Miaoyi Lu | 2,392 | 59th Biel MTO 2026 | B90 |
| Jul 2026 | Savitha Shri B | 2,317 | 59th Biel International Chess Festival 2026 | Open | Rapid (RAP) | C78 |
| Jul 2026 | Xeniya Balabayeva | 2,302 | 59th Biel MTO 2026 | C84 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59th Biel MTO 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 7 | 2,521 |
| 59th Biel Rapid Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 7 | 2,490 |
| 28th OIBM | 2025 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,413 |
| 44th Benasque Open | 2025 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,379 |
| Fagernes GM Open | 2025 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,362 |
| 59th Biel International Chess Festival 2026 | Open | Rapid (RAP) | 2026 | 1 | 1 | 2,717 |
| 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?
37 games by Gopal G.N., from Apr 2003 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 Gopal G.N. has played.
What does Gopal G.N. play on the first move as White?
Across 18 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 (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 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 (6 games, 33.3% 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 19 games.
What is Gopal G.N.'s FIDE rating?
Gopal G.N. is currently rated 2,530 in classical chess, 2,472 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 37 games by Gopal G.N., covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 16 draws, 5 losses (43.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gopal G.N.?
37 games by Gopal G.N. 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.