Prepare against Gourav Nigam
India · World #42,699 classical · FIDE ID 25628330
When preparing against Gourav Nigam, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 59 games by Gourav Nigam, covering Jun 2016 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Gourav Nigam's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gourav Nigam 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 | 1,924 | 2,059 | Jan 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,953 | 1,977 | Apr 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,942 | 1,942 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 15 | 14 | 30 | 25.4% |
| As White | 30 | 6 | 6 | 18 | 20.0% |
| As Black | 29 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 31.0% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2015-2026): 460 rated games against 426 different opponents, across 53 events in 7 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 264 | 110 | 50 | 104 | 41.7% | 1,837 | 1,817 | 6 |
| Rapid | 90 | 61 | 12 | 17 | 67.8% | 1,653 | 1,805 | 10 |
| Blitz | 17 | 10 | 1 | 6 | 58.8% | 1,883 | 1,978 | 3 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 218 | 48 | 48 | 122 | 22.0% |
| Against lower-rated | 188 | 124 | 30 | 34 | 66.0% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs GM · 2 vs IM · 8 vs FM · 7 vs CM · 1 vs WGM · 1 vs WIM · 4 vs WFM · 3 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 48 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 35 | 19 | 8 | 8 | 1,841 | 1,959 |
| 2025 | 76 | 38 | 17 | 21 | 1,831 | 1,899 |
| 2024 | 65 | 26 | 15 | 24 | 1,908 | 1,908 |
| 2023 | 42 | 17 | 10 | 15 | 2,039 | 2,058 |
| 2022 | 36 | 16 | 4 | 16 | 2,046 | 2,046 |
| 2021 | 35 | 21 | 2 | 12 | 1,824 | 1,824 |
| 2020 | 15 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 1,841 | 1,735 |
| 2019 | 55 | 21 | 10 | 24 | 1,781 | 1,750 |
| 2018 | 28 | 16 | 3 | 9 | 1,573 | 1,608 |
| 2017 | 56 | 28 | 7 | 21 | 1,528 | 1,510 |
| 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1,652 | 1,452 |
| 2015 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,541 | 1,341 |
Where Gourav Nigam has played
India (36) · Spain (7) · Azerbaijan (5) · Armenia (2) · Bangladesh (1) · Sri Lanka (1) · Thailand (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gourav Nigam's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gourav Nigam's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 28 | 93.3% | 30.4% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 30.4% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Nigam usually continues Nf3 (27.8% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Nigam usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Nigam usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Nigam usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 90.9% | 45.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 100.0% | 45.5% |
Gourav Nigam's chess games
All 59 games by Gourav Nigam in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2016 - 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: 15 wins, 14 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A26 | English Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A24 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | Roger Bernado Lopez | 2,315 | 44th Barbera del Valles Open | C65 |
| Jul 2022 | Alexandre Houhou | 2,185 | 46th Sitges Open | B92 |
| Jul 2022 | Carlos Oliver Martinez-Fornes | 2,098 | 44th Barbera del Valles Open | A05 |
| Jul 2022 | Xavier Castaner Harster | 2,089 | 46th Sitges Open | C91 |
| Aug 2023 | Santos Namay Caceres | 1,974 | 5th Sant Adria de Besos Open A | C64 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shamakhi Open | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,025 |
| 44th Barbera del Valles Open | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,164 |
| 22nd Barcelona Sant Marti Open A | 2022 | 8 | 4 | 2,035 |
| Lankaran Open | 2025 | 8 | 3 | 1,838 |
| Sheki Open A | 2025 | 6 | 0.5 | 1,594 |
| 5th Sant Adria de Besos Open A | 2023 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,049 |
| 46th Sitges Open | 2022 | 5 | 2 | 2,051 |
| 47th Sitges Open | 2023 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,955 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gourav Nigam's chess games?
59 games by Gourav Nigam, from Jun 2016 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 Gourav Nigam has played.
What does Gourav Nigam play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Gourav Nigam opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games), 1.b3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gourav Nigam answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Gourav Nigam play as White?
As White, Gourav Nigam's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gourav Nigam play as Black?
As Black, Gourav Nigam most often plays: English Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Gourav Nigam's FIDE rating?
Gourav Nigam is currently rated 1,924 in classical chess, 1,953 in rapid and 1,942 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,059 (Jan 2024).
How many games has Gourav Nigam played?
Our database contains 59 games by Gourav Nigam, covering Jun 2016 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 14 draws, 30 losses (25.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gourav Nigam?
59 games by Gourav Nigam 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.