Prepare against Mehul Gohil
Kenya · World #36,841 classical · FIDE ID 10800999
When preparing against Mehul Gohil, expect 1.d4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (46% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (48%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Trompowsky Attack as White, 44.4% over 18 games.
Our database contains 150 games by Mehul Gohil, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mehul Gohil's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mehul Gohil 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 | 1,950 | 2,117 | Jan 2020 |
| Rapid | 1,970 | 2,122 | Mar 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,936 | 2,089 | Jun 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 150 | 70 | 20 | 60 | 46.7% |
| As White | 75 | 35 | 10 | 30 | 46.7% |
| As Black | 75 | 35 | 10 | 30 | 46.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mehul Gohil's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mehul Gohil's side.
First moves as White (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 68 | 90.7% | 55.1% |
| e4 | 6 | 8.0% | 41.7% |
| b4 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 91% of White games, 55.1% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Gohil usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Gohil usually continues Bg5 (52.8% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Gohil usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 8% of White games, 41.7% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Gohil usually continues f4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Gohil usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Gohil usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 17 | 45.9% | 67.6% |
| c5 | 13 | 35.1% | 53.8% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 16.2% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 48.1% | 30.8% |
| f5 | 7 | 25.9% | 64.3% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 18.5% | 30.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 7.4% | 75.0% |
Mehul Gohil's chess games
All 150 games by Mehul Gohil in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - 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: 70 wins, 20 draws, 60 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 18 | 8/3/7 | 44.4% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 14 | 5/0/9 | 35.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A18 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D88 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2019 | Essam El Gindy | 2,443 | Mombasa zt 4.2 | A43 |
| Mar 2014 | Patrick Kawuma | 2,255 | Migingo Cup KEN-UGA 3rd | C10 |
| Feb 2021 | Ahmed Bouzidi | 2,163 | African Online Open | C12 |
| Feb 2021 | Jose Cambando | 2,128 | African Online Open | A45 |
| Sep 2012 | Manish Hamal | 2,118 | Olympiad-40 | E39 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-KEN | 2024 | 24 | 13.5 | 1,864 |
| KEN Nat Team Selection | 2023 | 10 | 4 | 1,786 |
| Olympiad-40 | 2012 | 10 | 3 | 2,060 |
| ch-Africa Blitz | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 2,037 |
| chT-Africa rapid | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 2,104 |
| ch-African Rapid | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,079 |
| Mombasa zt 4.2 | 2019 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,072 |
| African Online Open | 2021 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,031 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mehul Gohil's chess games?
150 games by Mehul Gohil, from May 2012 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 Mehul Gohil has played.
What does Mehul Gohil play on the first move as White?
Across 75 games with White in our database, Mehul Gohil opens with 1.d4 (91% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games), 1.b4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mehul Gohil answers 1...e6 (46% of games), 1...c5 (35% of games), 1...Nf6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (48% of games), 1...f5 (26% of games), 1...Nf6 (19% of games).
What openings does Mehul Gohil play as White?
As White, Mehul Gohil's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (18 games, 44.4% win rate); Slav Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 83.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 75 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mehul Gohil play as Black?
As Black, Mehul Gohil most often plays: Dutch Defense (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 57.1% win rate); French Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 75 games.
What is Mehul Gohil's FIDE rating?
Mehul Gohil is currently rated 1,950 in classical chess, 1,970 in rapid and 1,936 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,117 (Jan 2020).
How many games has Mehul Gohil played?
Our database contains 150 games by Mehul Gohil, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 70 wins, 20 draws, 60 losses (46.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mehul Gohil?
150 games by Mehul Gohil 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.