Prepare against Mehak Gul
Pakistan · World #142,785 classical · FIDE ID 7800908
When preparing against Mehak Gul, expect 1.d4 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%).
Our database contains 31 games by Mehak Gul, covering Oct 2016 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Mehak Gul's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mehak Gul 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 | 1,614 | 1,726 | Jul 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,706 | 1,753 | Aug 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,681 | 1,681 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 13 | 6 | 12 | 41.9% |
| As White | 16 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 46.7% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2012-2026): 199 rated games against 168 different opponents, across 32 events in 7 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 | 73 | 33 | 17 | 23 | 45.2% | 1,452 | 1,429 | 9 |
| Rapid | 76 | 43 | 8 | 25 | 56.6% | 1,689 | 1,689 | 11 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 34 | 6 | 5 | 23 | 17.6% |
| Against lower-rated | 51 | 27 | 14 | 10 | 52.9% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs WFM · 9 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
4 tournament wins from 29 events, 3 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 23 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 1,556 | 1,503 |
| 2025 | 17 | 8 | 1 | 8 | 1,866 | 1,716 |
| 2024 | 44 | 22 | 10 | 12 | 1,628 | 1,646 |
| 2023 | 24 | 13 | 3 | 8 | 1,550 | 1,550 |
| 2022 | 21 | 15 | 3 | 3 | 1,269 | 1,451 |
| 2021 | 12 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 1,417 | 1,817 |
| 2020 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | – | – |
| 2019 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | – | – |
| 2018 | 16 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 1,630 | 1,364 |
| 2017 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 1,708 | 1,708 |
| 2016 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 1,627 | 1,494 |
| 2012 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1,576 | 1,176 |
Where Mehak Gul has played
Pakistan (26) · Azerbaijan (1) · Bangladesh (1) · Hungary (1) · Oman (1) · Türkiye (1) · United Arab Emirates (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mehak Gul's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mehak Gul's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 9 | 56.3% | 44.4% |
| e4 | 7 | 43.8% | 42.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 56% of White games, 44.4% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Gul usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Gul usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 44% of White games, 42.9% score
- …e5 (43% of these games) — Gul usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Gul usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Gul usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 83.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 85.7% | 58.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Mehak Gul's chess games
All 31 games by Mehak Gul in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2016 - 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: 13 wins, 6 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D78 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A17 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C20 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D07 | Colle System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2023 | Tasnim Kazi Zarin | 1,841 | Asia zt 3.2 w | B43 |
| May 2023 | Alo Nusrat Jahan | 1,785 | Asia zt 3.2 w | D78 |
| Sep 2024 | Ana Barra | 1,743 | Olympiad Women-45 | C55 |
| Sep 2016 | Shanta Thapa | 1,693 | Olympiad Women-42 | B50 |
| Sep 2024 | Daijah Johnson | 1,625 | Olympiad Women-45 | E62 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad Women-45 | 2024 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,807 |
| Asia zt 3.2 w | 2023 | 8 | 4 | 1,684 |
| Olympiad Women-42 | 2016 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,758 |
| Olympiad Women-40 | 2012 | 3 | 0 | 1,087 |
| ch-Asia Amateur w | 2023 | 2 | 2 | 1,795 |
Interactive opening tree from all 31 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mehak Gul's chess games?
31 games by Mehak Gul, from Oct 2016 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 Mehak Gul has played.
What does Mehak Gul play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Mehak Gul opens with 1.d4 (56% of games), 1.e4 (44% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mehak Gul answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Mehak Gul play as White?
As White, Mehak Gul's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mehak Gul play as Black?
As Black, Mehak Gul most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Mehak Gul's FIDE rating?
Mehak Gul is currently rated 1,614 in classical chess, 1,706 in rapid and 1,681 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,726 (Jul 2024).
How many games has Mehak Gul played?
Our database contains 31 games by Mehak Gul, covering Oct 2016 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 6 draws, 12 losses (41.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mehak Gul?
31 games by Mehak Gul 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.