Prepare against Injung Gu
South Korea · World #17,809 classical · FIDE ID 13200232
Our database contains 66 games by Injung Gu, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Injung Gu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Injung Gu 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 | 2,077 | 2,089 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,893 | 1,893 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,874 | 1,878 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 26 | 6 | 34 | 39.4% |
| As White | 34 | 12 | 4 | 18 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 32 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 43.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Injung Gu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Injung Gu's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 76.5% | 46.2% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 14.7% | 30.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 46.2% score
- …c5 (65% of these games) — Gu usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Gu usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Gu usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 15% of White games, 30.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Gu usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Gu usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Gu usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 68.8% | 40.9% |
| d6 | 3 | 18.8% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 66.7% | 58.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 22.2% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
Injung Gu's chess games
All 66 games by Injung Gu in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 26 wins, 6 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D89 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D78 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2023 | Ziaur Rahman | 2,471 | Asian Games tt | D78 |
| Sep 2025 | S Kojima | 2,318 | Japan Open | E15 |
| Jan 2025 | Jacob Connor Boswell | 2,277 | Hastings Masters 2024-25 | B30 |
| Sep 2025 | Michael Owen | 2,222 | Japan Open | B93 |
| Jan 2019 | Kumar Sumit | 2,219 | 94th Hastings Masters | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch U14 | 2009 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,954 |
| Japan Open | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,352 |
| 94th Hastings Masters | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,047 |
| London Classic Open | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,099 |
| Hastings Masters 2024-25 | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,160 |
| 34th Pardubice Rapid Open | 2023 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,017 |
| Asian Games tt | 2023 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,277 |
| 35th Pardubice Rapid Open | 2024 | 4 | 1 | 1,902 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Injung Gu's chess games?
66 games by Injung Gu, from Oct 2007 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 Injung Gu has played.
What does Injung Gu play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Injung Gu opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Injung Gu answers 1...c5 (69% of games), 1...d6 (19% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...f5 (11% of games).
What openings does Injung Gu play as White?
As White, Injung Gu's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Injung Gu play as Black?
As Black, Injung Gu most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Dunst Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Injung Gu's FIDE rating?
Injung Gu is currently rated 2,077 in classical chess, 1,893 in rapid and 1,874 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,089 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Injung Gu played?
Our database contains 66 games by Injung Gu, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 6 draws, 34 losses (39.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Injung Gu?
66 games by Injung Gu 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.