Prepare against Himal Gusain
IM · India · World #1,513 classical · FIDE ID 5033861
When preparing against Himal Gusain, expect 1.e4 in 70% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (61%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 11.8% over 17 games.
Our database contains 797 games by Himal Gusain, covering Apr 2005 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Himal Gusain's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Himal Gusain 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 | 2,411 | 2,528 | Mar 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,225 | 2,394 | Nov 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,196 | 2,347 | Apr 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 797 | 362 | 255 | 179 | 45.4% |
| As White | 405 | 208 | 112 | 85 | 51.4% |
| As Black | 392 | 154 | 143 | 94 | 39.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Himal Gusain's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Himal Gusain's side.
First moves as White (405 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 284 | 70.1% | 62.1% |
| d4 | 58 | 14.3% | 69.0% |
| Nf3 | 48 | 11.9% | 78.1% |
| b3 | 8 | 2.0% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 70% of White games, 62.1% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Gusain usually continues Nf3 (53.8% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Gusain usually continues Nf3 (64.8% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Gusain usually continues d4 (60.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 69.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Gusain usually continues c4 (65.5% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Gusain usually continues c4 (80.8% score)
- …d6 (3% of these games) — Gusain usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (175 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 92 | 52.6% | 53.3% |
| e5 | 34 | 19.4% | 54.4% |
| d6 | 17 | 9.7% | 64.7% |
| e6 | 13 | 7.4% | 61.5% |
| c6 | 8 | 4.6% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (142 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 87 | 61.3% | 55.7% |
| Nf6 | 36 | 25.4% | 72.2% |
| f5 | 11 | 7.7% | 63.6% |
| c5 | 4 | 2.8% | 87.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Himal Gusain's chess games
All 797 games by Himal Gusain in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - 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: 362 wins, 255 draws, 179 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 43 | 17/7/19 | 39.5% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 22 | 18/3/1 | 81.8% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 21 | 12/8/1 | 57.1% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 20 | 8/3/9 | 40.0% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 19 | 10/4/5 | 52.6% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 17 | 5/6/6 | 29.4% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 16 | 6/7/3 | 37.5% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 15 | 7/5/3 | 46.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 8/6/0 | 57.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 6/5/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 67 | 28/16/23 | 41.8% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 26 | 19/5/2 | 73.1% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 26 | 15/8/3 | 57.7% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 21 | 4/12/5 | 19.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 17 | 2/10/5 | 11.8% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 16 | 8/6/2 | 50.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 16 | 7/4/5 | 43.8% |
| A13 | English Opening | 15 | 8/3/4 | 53.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 13 | 2/7/4 | 15.4% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 8/3/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2018 | Abhijeet Gupta | 2,610 | 16th New Delhi Parsvnath Open A | B50 |
| Oct 2016 | Ivan Rozum | 2,590 | 24th Chigorin Memorial | B12 |
| Jun 2019 | Maxim Turov | 2,579 | 2nd Goa Open | A30 |
| Feb 2017 | Kirill Stupak | 2,562 | 13th Moscow Open A | C18 |
| Jan 2020 | Aryan Gholami | 2,541 | 18th New Delhi Parsvnath Open A | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Commonwealth | 2015 | 21 | 8.5 | 2,142 |
| ch-IND U25 | 2015 | 17 | 14 | 2,151 |
| 50th Wch U20 | 2011 | 13 | 5 | 2,154 |
| 54th ch-IND Challengers | 2016 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,286 |
| India rating Open | 2019 | 11 | 9.5 | 2,171 |
| 13th New Delhi Parsvnath Open | 2015 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,396 |
| 51st chB-IND | 2013 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,413 |
| 2nd Kalyan Open | 2019 | 10 | 8.5 | 2,142 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Himal Gusain's chess games?
797 games by Himal Gusain, from Apr 2005 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 Himal Gusain has played.
What does Himal Gusain play on the first move as White?
Across 405 games with White in our database, Himal Gusain opens with 1.e4 (70% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Himal Gusain answers 1...c5 (53% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (61% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...f5 (8% of games).
What openings does Himal Gusain play as White?
As White, Himal Gusain's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (43 games, 39.5% win rate); Réti Opening (22 games, 81.8% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (21 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 405 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Himal Gusain play as Black?
As Black, Himal Gusain most often plays: Sicilian (67 games, 41.8% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (26 games, 73.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (26 games, 57.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 392 games.
What is Himal Gusain's FIDE rating?
Himal Gusain is currently rated 2,411 in classical chess, 2,225 in rapid and 2,196 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,528 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Himal Gusain played?
Our database contains 797 games by Himal Gusain, covering Apr 2005 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 362 wins, 255 draws, 179 losses (45.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Himal Gusain?
797 games by Himal Gusain 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.