Prepare against Goutham Krishna H
IM · India · World #944 classical · FIDE ID 25983504
When preparing against Goutham Krishna H, expect 1.b3 in 33% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (38% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (74%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Nimzovich-Larsen attack as White, 62.5% over 40 games.
Our database contains 246 games by Goutham Krishna H, covering Jan 2019 to Sep 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 | 2,457 | 2,466 | Dec 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,489 | 2,489 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,522 | 2,522 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 246 | 124 | 67 | 55 | 50.4% |
| As White | 122 | 70 | 36 | 16 | 57.4% |
| As Black | 124 | 54 | 31 | 39 | 43.5% |
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 (123 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b3 | 40 | 32.5% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 32 | 26.0% | 57.8% |
| d4 | 17 | 13.8% | 67.6% |
| Nf3 | 17 | 13.8% | 73.5% |
| g3 | 11 | 8.9% | 90.9% |
| e4 | 4 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.b3 — 33% of White games, 75.0% score
- …d5 (45% of these games) — H usually continues Bb2 (86.1% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — H usually continues Bb2 (65.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — H usually continues Bb2 (75.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 26% of White games, 57.8% score
- …e6 (38% of these games) — H usually continues Nf3 (72.2% score)
- …e5 (31% 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 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 38.3% | 56.5% |
| e6 | 11 | 18.3% | 54.5% |
| c6 | 10 | 16.7% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 8 | 13.3% | 25.0% |
| b6 | 8 | 13.3% | 87.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 32 | 74.4% | 48.4% |
| b6 | 7 | 16.3% | 78.6% |
| e6 | 3 | 7.0% | 83.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
Goutham Krishna H's chess games
All 246 games by Goutham Krishna H in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2019 - Sep 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: 124 wins, 67 draws, 55 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 40 | 25/10/5 | 62.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 14 | 8/5/1 | 57.1% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 9 | 8/1/0 | 88.9% |
| D00 | London System | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 1/2/0 | 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 | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 8 | 6/2/0 | 75.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Jan-Krzysztof Duda | 2,743 | 1st 3-0 Thu 6th Aug 2026 | B50 |
| 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 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 21 | 14.5 | 2,556 |
| 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 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 6th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,653 |
| Asian Rapid 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,586 |
| World Youth Open U16 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,467 |
| 62nd ch-IND | 2025 | 10 | 8 | 2,542 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Goutham Krishna H's chess games?
246 games by Goutham Krishna H, from Jan 2019 to Sep 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 123 games with White in our database, Goutham Krishna H opens with 1.b3 (33% of games), 1.c4 (26% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Goutham Krishna H answers 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...b6 (16% of games), 1...e6 (7% 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 (40 games, 62.5% win rate); English Opening (14 games, 57.1% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (10 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 122 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 (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 124 games.
What is Goutham Krishna H's FIDE rating?
Goutham Krishna H is currently rated 2,457 in classical chess, 2,489 in rapid and 2,522 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,466 (Dec 2024).
How many games has Goutham Krishna H played?
Our database contains 246 games by Goutham Krishna H, covering Jan 2019 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 124 wins, 67 draws, 55 losses (50.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Goutham Krishna H?
246 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.