Prepare against Guru Prakash
India · World #13,944 classical · FIDE ID 25138316
When preparing against Guru Prakash, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 32 games by Guru Prakash, covering May 2019 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Guru Prakash's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Guru Prakash 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 | 2,118 | 2,151 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,954 | 2,109 | Jul 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,865 | 1,865 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 5 | 12 | 15 | 15.6% |
| As White | 17 | 4 | 8 | 5 | 23.5% |
| As Black | 15 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 6.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Guru Prakash's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Guru Prakash's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 100.0% | 47.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 47.1% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Prakash usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Prakash usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Prakash usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 100.0% | 22.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Guru Prakash's chess games
All 32 games by Guru Prakash in the Chess.ceo database (May 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: 5 wins, 12 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Vivaan Vishal Shah | 2,339 | Asian Juniors 2026 | B23 |
| May 2025 | Krishnamoorthy Murugan | 2,127 | 16th KIIT Cat A Open | B63 |
| Apr 2026 | Rishit Sharma | 2,036 | 35th India National U17 Championship 2026 | Open | B33 |
| Aug 2026 | Pratyush Kumar | 1,896 | Asian Juniors 2026 | B90 |
| Aug 2026 | Srikara Darbha | 1,865 | Asian Juniors 2026 | B66 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian Juniors 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,122 |
| Odisha Open Cat.A | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 2,257 |
| 16th KIIT Cat A Open | 2025 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,154 |
| 35th India National U17 Championship 2026 | Open | 2026 | 3 | 1 | 2,130 |
| 62nd ch-IND | 2025 | 2 | 0 | 2,070 |
| Aurionpro Mumbai IGM Open | 2025 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,166 |
| 4th Gujarat Open 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 2,002 |
| 17th KIIT Cat A Open 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,365 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Guru Prakash's chess games?
32 games by Guru Prakash, from May 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 Guru Prakash has played.
What does Guru Prakash play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Guru Prakash opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Guru Prakash answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Guru Prakash play as White?
As White, Guru Prakash's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Guru Prakash play as Black?
As Black, Guru Prakash most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Guru Prakash's FIDE rating?
Guru Prakash is currently rated 2,118 in classical chess, 1,954 in rapid and 1,865 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,151 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Guru Prakash played?
Our database contains 32 games by Guru Prakash, covering May 2019 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 5 wins, 12 draws, 15 losses (15.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Guru Prakash?
32 games by Guru Prakash 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.