Prepare against Goutham Krishna H
IM · India · World #1,005 classical · FIDE ID 25983504
When preparing against Goutham Krishna H, expect 1.b3 in 31% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (38% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (73%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 53.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 219 games by Goutham Krishna H, covering Jan 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Goutham Krishna H's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Goutham Krishna H 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 | 2,451 | 2,466 | Dec 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,489 | 2,489 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,485 | 2,485 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 219 | 108 | 61 | 50 | 49.3% |
| As White | 110 | 60 | 34 | 16 | 54.5% |
| As Black | 109 | 48 | 27 | 34 | 44.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Goutham Krishna H's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Goutham Krishna H's side.
First moves as White (110 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b3 | 34 | 30.9% | 73.5% |
| c4 | 31 | 28.2% | 58.1% |
| Nf3 | 16 | 14.5% | 71.9% |
| d4 | 16 | 14.5% | 65.6% |
| g3 | 11 | 10.0% | 90.9% |
| f4 | 2 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.b3 — 31% of White games, 73.5% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — H usually continues Bb2 (90.0% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — H usually continues Bb2 (61.1% score)
- …Nf6 (21% of these games) — H usually continues Bb2 (71.4% score)
- 1.c4 — 28% of White games, 58.1% score
- …e6 (35% of these games) — H usually continues Nf3 (72.2% score)
- …e5 (32% of these games) — H usually continues d3 (43.8% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — H usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 38.5% | 52.5% |
| e6 | 10 | 19.2% | 55.0% |
| c6 | 9 | 17.3% | 61.1% |
| b6 | 8 | 15.4% | 87.5% |
| d5 | 5 | 9.6% | 20.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 29 | 72.5% | 51.7% |
| b6 | 7 | 17.5% | 78.6% |
| e6 | 3 | 7.5% | 83.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.5% | 100.0% |
Goutham Krishna H's chess games
All 219 games by Goutham Krishna H in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2019 - 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: 108 wins, 61 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 34 | 21/8/5 | 61.8% |
| A13 | English Opening | 15 | 8/6/1 | 53.3% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 9 | 8/1/0 | 88.9% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 8 | 6/2/0 | 75.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| B54 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 2,738 | World Blitz 2025 | A01 |
| Dec 2025 | Hans Moke Niemann | 2,725 | World Blitz 2025 | A01 |
| Dec 2025 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 2,703 | World Rapid 2025 | A40 |
| Dec 2025 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 2,700 | World Rapid 2025 | A01 |
| Dec 2025 | Jorden Van Foreest | 2,692 | World Blitz 2025 | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Blitz 2025 | 2025 | 19 | 9.5 | 2,633 |
| World Rapid 2025 | 2025 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,646 |
| Asian Blitz 2026 | 2026 | 12 | 11 | 2,631 |
| World Youth Open U16 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,467 |
| Asian Rapid 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,586 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 10 | 7 | 2,516 |
| 62nd ch-IND | 2025 | 10 | 8 | 2,542 |
| 2nd Namma Bengaluru Open | 2025 | 10 | 7 | 2,397 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Goutham Krishna H's chess games?
219 games by Goutham Krishna H, from Jan 2019 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 Goutham Krishna H has played.
What does Goutham Krishna H play on the first move as White?
Across 110 games with White in our database, Goutham Krishna H opens with 1.b3 (31% of games), 1.c4 (28% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Goutham Krishna H answers 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...e6 (19% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...b6 (18% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games).
What openings does Goutham Krishna H play as White?
As White, Goutham Krishna H's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (34 games, 61.8% win rate); English Opening (15 games, 53.3% win rate); Réti Opening (10 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 110 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Goutham Krishna H play as Black?
As Black, Goutham Krishna H most often plays: King's Indian Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 109 games.
What is Goutham Krishna H's FIDE rating?
Goutham Krishna H is currently rated 2,451 in classical chess, 2,489 in rapid and 2,485 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,466 (Dec 2024).
How many games has Goutham Krishna H played?
Our database contains 219 games by Goutham Krishna H, covering Jan 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 108 wins, 61 draws, 50 losses (49.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Goutham Krishna H?
219 games by Goutham Krishna H 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.