Prepare against Hriday Garg
CM · India · World #11,569 classical · FIDE ID 33427852
When preparing against Hriday Garg, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%).
Our database contains 45 games by Hriday Garg, covering Aug 2022 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Hriday Garg's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hriday Garg 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 | 2,148 | 2,148 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,832 | 1,854 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,158 | 2,203 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 26 | 3 | 16 | 57.8% |
| As White | 24 | 11 | 3 | 10 | 45.8% |
| As Black | 21 | 15 | 0 | 6 | 71.4% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2021-2026): 988 rated games against 869 different opponents, across 110 events in 12 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 417 | 223 | 42 | 152 | 53.5% | 1,489 | 1,452 | 11 |
| Rapid | 79 | 47 | 5 | 27 | 59.5% | 1,558 | 1,566 | 7 |
| Blitz | 78 | 52 | 4 | 22 | 66.7% | 1,697 | 1,806 | 8 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 357 | 83 | 53 | 221 | 23.2% |
| Against lower-rated | 310 | 211 | 32 | 67 | 68.1% |
Wins over titled players: 5 vs FM · 12 vs CM · 2 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
5 tournament wins from 110 events, 3 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 133 | 66 | 19 | 48 | 1,813 | 1,845 |
| 2025 | 256 | 154 | 27 | 75 | 1,635 | 1,714 |
| 2024 | 272 | 144 | 27 | 101 | 1,546 | 1,516 |
| 2023 | 222 | 128 | 18 | 76 | 1,327 | 1,251 |
| 2022 | 96 | 39 | 4 | 53 | 1,218 | 957 |
| 2021 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 1,198 | 798 |
Where Hriday Garg has played
India (83) · Malaysia (5) · Kazakhstan (3) · Mongolia (3) · Serbia (3) · Sri Lanka (3) · Uzbekistan (3) · Albania (2) · Georgia (2) · Czechia (1) · Greece (1) · Slovakia (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hriday Garg's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hriday Garg's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 95.8% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Garg usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Garg usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Garg usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 4% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c6 (100% of these games) — Garg usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 60.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 66.7% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 33.3% | 100.0% |
Hriday Garg's chess games
All 45 games by Hriday Garg in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2022 - Oct 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: 26 wins, 3 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Lemming Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Tamas Binder | 2,321 | 29th Pannonia Cup | Blitz | A11 |
| Jul 2026 | Alex Marjanovic | 2,154 | 29th Pannonia Cup 2026 | B00 |
| Jul 2026 | Peter Kossela | 2,070 | 29th Pannonia Cup | Blitz | C67 |
| Aug 2026 | Marek Durovka | 2,031 | Chess Slovak Open 2026 | D02 |
| Aug 2026 | Jan Bednar | 2,029 | Chess Slovak Open 2026 | D33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chess Slovak Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,966 |
| 29th Pannonia Cup | Blitz | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,182 |
| ch-World School U07 | 2023 | 7 | 5 | 1,323 |
| GEO World Cup A U08 | 2024 | 7 | 4 | 1,637 |
| 29th Pannonia Cup 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 5 | 2,244 |
| GEO World Cup Final U08 | 2024 | 2 | 2 | 2,100 |
| Chess Slovak Open Skalica 2026 | Rapid | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 1,562 |
| 3rd Shri Dhanpat Rai Sachdeva Memorial International Chess 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 2,080 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hriday Garg's chess games?
45 games by Hriday Garg, from Aug 2022 to Oct 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 Hriday Garg has played.
What does Hriday Garg play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Hriday Garg opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hriday Garg answers 1...e5 (60% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games).
What openings does Hriday Garg play as White?
As White, Hriday Garg's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hriday Garg play as Black?
As Black, Hriday Garg most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Bird's opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Hriday Garg's FIDE rating?
Hriday Garg is currently rated 2,148 in classical chess, 1,832 in rapid and 2,158 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,148 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Hriday Garg played?
Our database contains 45 games by Hriday Garg, covering Aug 2022 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 3 draws, 16 losses (57.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hriday Garg?
45 games by Hriday Garg 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.