Prepare against Goru Arvind
CM · Fiji · World #100,349 classical · FIDE ID 11400188
When preparing against Goru Arvind, expect 1.c4 in 32% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (45%).
Our database contains 42 games by Goru Arvind, covering Apr 2008 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Goru Arvind's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Goru Arvind 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 | 1,729 | 1,792 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,796 | 1,850 | Jul 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,763 | 1,764 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 8 | 10 | 24 | 19.0% |
| As White | 22 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 27.3% |
| As Black | 20 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 10.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Goru Arvind's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Goru Arvind's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 7 | 31.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 18.2% | 12.5% |
| f4 | 4 | 18.2% | 25.0% |
| e3 | 4 | 18.2% | 12.5% |
| e4 | 3 | 13.6% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 32% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Arvind usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Arvind usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Arvind usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 18% of White games, 12.5% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Arvind usually continues e3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Arvind usually continues d3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 87.5% | 21.4% |
| d6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 45.5% | 20.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 27.3% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 18.2% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
Goru Arvind's chess games
All 42 games by Goru Arvind in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - Oct 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: 8 wins, 10 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A00 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: The Whale | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | Horwitz Defense | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A92 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2012 | Otto Nakapunda | 2,021 | Olympiad-40 | B10 |
| Nov 2007 | Calvin Prasad | 1,843 | ch-FIJ | C01 |
| Aug 2016 | Rudr Prasad | 1,597 | Fiji Open 2nd | A11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 11 | 2 | 1,750 |
| Oceania zt | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 1,951 |
| Olympiad-40 | 2012 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,995 |
| Fiji Open 2nd | 2016 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,697 |
| Olympiad-42 | 2016 | 6 | 0 | 1,805 |
| ch-FIJ | 2007 | 2 | 1 | 1,921 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Goru Arvind's chess games?
42 games by Goru Arvind, from Apr 2008 to Oct 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 Goru Arvind has played.
What does Goru Arvind play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Goru Arvind opens with 1.c4 (32% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games), 1.f4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Goru Arvind answers 1...e6 (88% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (45% of games), 1...f5 (27% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games).
What openings does Goru Arvind play as White?
As White, Goru Arvind's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Van 't Kruijs Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Goru Arvind play as Black?
As Black, Goru Arvind most often plays: Horwitz Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Goru Arvind's FIDE rating?
Goru Arvind is currently rated 1,729 in classical chess, 1,796 in rapid and 1,763 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,792 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Goru Arvind played?
Our database contains 42 games by Goru Arvind, covering Apr 2008 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 10 draws, 24 losses (19.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Goru Arvind?
42 games by Goru Arvind 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.