Prepare against Mary Ann Gomes
WGM · India · World #5,152 classical · FIDE ID 5013623
When preparing against Mary Ann Gomes, expect 1.Nf3 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Benoni Defense as Black, 23.7% over 38 games.
Our database contains 1,362 games by Mary Ann Gomes, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mary Ann Gomes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mary Ann Gomes 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 | 2,269 | 2,423 | Dec 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,279 | 2,387 | May 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,028 | 2,378 | May 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,362 | 610 | 411 | 341 | 44.8% |
| As White | 677 | 330 | 201 | 146 | 48.7% |
| As Black | 685 | 280 | 210 | 195 | 40.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mary Ann Gomes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mary Ann Gomes's side.
First moves as White (677 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 581 | 85.8% | 64.9% |
| e4 | 34 | 5.0% | 58.8% |
| c4 | 28 | 4.1% | 48.2% |
| d4 | 18 | 2.7% | 61.1% |
| f4 | 10 | 1.5% | 55.0% |
| g3 | 3 | 0.4% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 86% of White games, 64.9% score
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Gomes usually continues g3 (68.8% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Gomes usually continues c4 (62.8% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Gomes usually continues c4 (58.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 5% of White games, 58.8% score
- …c5 (68% of these games) — Gomes usually continues Nf3 (61.9% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Gomes usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Gomes usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (372 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 326 | 87.6% | 61.0% |
| e6 | 40 | 10.8% | 55.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 1.1% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (218 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 154 | 70.6% | 50.3% |
| e6 | 26 | 11.9% | 44.2% |
| f5 | 24 | 11.0% | 64.6% |
| g6 | 10 | 4.6% | 35.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 0.9% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Mary Ann Gomes's chess games
All 1,362 games by Mary Ann Gomes in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 610 wins, 411 draws, 341 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 230 | 126/61/43 | 54.8% |
| A13 | English Opening | 111 | 58/25/28 | 52.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 60 | 21/29/10 | 35.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 48 | 23/17/8 | 47.9% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 47 | 21/18/8 | 44.7% |
| A37 | Modern Defense | 21 | 8/6/7 | 38.1% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 20 | 9/6/5 | 45.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 12 | 6/0/6 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 134 | 58/38/38 | 43.3% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 94 | 46/23/25 | 48.9% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 38 | 9/12/17 | 23.7% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 35 | 13/13/9 | 37.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 28 | 16/7/5 | 57.1% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 28 | 15/7/6 | 53.6% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 25 | 7/7/11 | 28.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 23 | 7/6/10 | 30.4% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 22 | 8/8/6 | 36.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 22 | 12/8/2 | 54.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2023 | S.P. Sethuraman | 2,639 | ch-IND Rapid 32nd | D02 |
| Dec 2019 | Sergei Tiviakov | 2,615 | 57th Groningen Open | E17 |
| Mar 2017 | Babu MR Lalith | 2,593 | 1st Sharjah Masters | A30 |
| Dec 2011 | Mikhail Ulybin | 2,587 | Visakhapatnam Open | A07 |
| Dec 2021 | Matthieu Cornette | 2,583 | 8th Sitges Sunway Open | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Commonwealth | 2025 | 45 | 23 | 2,242 |
| ch-Asia U20 Girls | 2008 | 25 | 18 | 2,300 |
| Basel Open | 2020 | 22 | 14.5 | 2,403 |
| Wch U20 Girls | 2009 | 22 | 13.5 | 2,239 |
| ch-IND w | 2009 | 22 | 12.5 | 2,299 |
| Wch U16 Girls | 2005 | 20 | 13.5 | 2,187 |
| Wch U18 Girls | 2007 | 19 | 12.5 | 2,314 |
| 32nd ch-IND w | 2006 | 18 | 13 | 2,390 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Nisha Mohota (21 games) · Manisha Mohanty Kiran (21 games) · Kulkarni Bhakti (14 games) · Swaminathan Soumya (13 games) · Eesha Karavade (12 games) · Rout Padmini (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mary Ann Gomes's chess games?
1,362 games by Mary Ann Gomes, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Mary Ann Gomes has played.
What does Mary Ann Gomes play on the first move as White?
Across 677 games with White in our database, Mary Ann Gomes opens with 1.Nf3 (86% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mary Ann Gomes answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games), 1...f5 (11% of games).
What openings does Mary Ann Gomes play as White?
As White, Mary Ann Gomes's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (230 games, 54.8% win rate); English Opening (111 games, 52.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (60 games, 35.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 677 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mary Ann Gomes play as Black?
As Black, Mary Ann Gomes most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (134 games, 43.3% win rate); Sicilian (94 games, 48.9% win rate); Benoni Defense (38 games, 23.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 685 games.
What is Mary Ann Gomes's FIDE rating?
Mary Ann Gomes is currently rated 2,269 in classical chess, 2,279 in rapid and 2,028 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,423 (Dec 2013).
How many games has Mary Ann Gomes played?
Our database contains 1,362 games by Mary Ann Gomes, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 610 wins, 411 draws, 341 losses (44.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mary Ann Gomes?
1,362 games by Mary Ann Gomes 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.