Prepare against Govind Ballabh Joshi
India · World #31,669 classical · FIDE ID 5000262
Our database contains 196 games by Govind Ballabh Joshi, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Govind Ballabh Joshi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Govind Ballabh Joshi 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 | 1,976 | 2,317 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,998 | 2,149 | Aug 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,882 | 2,123 | Jun 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 196 | 47 | 75 | 74 | 24.0% |
| As White | 100 | 26 | 38 | 36 | 26.0% |
| As Black | 96 | 21 | 37 | 38 | 21.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Govind Ballabh Joshi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Govind Ballabh Joshi's side.
First moves as White (100 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 68 | 68.0% | 44.1% |
| c4 | 16 | 16.0% | 43.8% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 10.0% | 45.0% |
| d4 | 6 | 6.0% | 58.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 68% of White games, 44.1% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Joshi usually continues Nf3 (27.5% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Joshi usually continues Nf3 (68.2% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Joshi usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 16% of White games, 43.8% score
- …e6 (31% of these games) — Joshi usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Joshi usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (13% of these games) — Joshi usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 60.5% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 14 | 36.8% | 28.6% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 32 | 84.2% | 34.4% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 15.8% | 41.7% |
Govind Ballabh Joshi's chess games
All 196 games by Govind Ballabh Joshi in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 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: 47 wins, 75 draws, 74 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 11 | 0/2/9 | 0.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2020 | Harsha Bharathakoti | 2,502 | 18th New Delhi Parsvnath Open A | A35 |
| Jun 2018 | M. S. Thejkumar | 2,495 | ch-Commonwealth | B14 |
| Feb 2010 | Deepan Chakkravarthy J. | 2,492 | chT-IND | B48 |
| Jan 2009 | Rajaram Laxman | 2,478 | 7th New Delhi Parsvnath Open | A14 |
| Oct 2012 | Davit G. Petrosian | 2,459 | Visakhapatnam Open | B35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Commonwealth | 2019 | 34 | 17.5 | 2,333 |
| 13th New Delhi Parsvnath Open | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 2,263 |
| 48th chB-IND | 2010 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,308 |
| 10th New Delhi Parsvnath Open | 2012 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,167 |
| 9th Chennai Open | 2017 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,189 |
| 3rd Udaipur Lakecity Open | 2019 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,900 |
| chT-IND | 2010 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,447 |
| 8th New Delhi Parsvnath Open | 2010 | 7 | 3 | 2,250 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Govind Ballabh Joshi's chess games?
196 games by Govind Ballabh Joshi, from Apr 2003 to Jul 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 Govind Ballabh Joshi has played.
What does Govind Ballabh Joshi play on the first move as White?
Across 100 games with White in our database, Govind Ballabh Joshi opens with 1.e4 (68% of games), 1.c4 (16% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Govind Ballabh Joshi answers 1...c5 (61% of games), 1...e5 (37% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (84% of games), 1...Nf6 (16% of games).
What openings does Govind Ballabh Joshi play as White?
As White, Govind Ballabh Joshi's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (10 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 12.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 100 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Govind Ballabh Joshi play as Black?
As Black, Govind Ballabh Joshi most often plays: Catalan (11 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 96 games.
What is Govind Ballabh Joshi's FIDE rating?
Govind Ballabh Joshi is currently rated 1,976 in classical chess, 1,998 in rapid and 1,882 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,317 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Govind Ballabh Joshi played?
Our database contains 196 games by Govind Ballabh Joshi, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 47 wins, 75 draws, 74 losses (24.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Govind Ballabh Joshi?
196 games by Govind Ballabh Joshi 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.