Prepare against Priyansh Garg
United States · World #13,545 classical · FIDE ID 30984696
When preparing against Priyansh Garg, expect 1.d4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (63%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation as White, 34.9% over 83 games.
Our database contains 251 games by Priyansh Garg, covering Oct 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Priyansh Garg's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Priyansh 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 | 2,122 | 2,154 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,874 | 1,874 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 251 | 83 | 23 | 145 | 33.1% |
| As White | 122 | 41 | 11 | 70 | 33.6% |
| As Black | 129 | 42 | 12 | 75 | 32.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (122 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 119 | 97.5% | 37.8% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 37.8% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Garg usually continues Nc3 (35.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Garg usually continues Nc3 (43.1% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Garg usually continues Nc3 (70.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Garg usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (33% of these games) — Garg usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Garg usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 43 | 78.2% | 40.7% |
| c5 | 10 | 18.2% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 27 | 62.8% | 46.3% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 27.9% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.7% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
Priyansh Garg's chess games
All 251 games by Priyansh Garg in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2021 - 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: 83 wins, 23 draws, 145 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 83 | 29/6/48 | 34.9% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 5/0/9 | 35.7% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Reversed Chigorin | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 30 | 11/3/16 | 36.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | Piotr Brodowski | 2,474 | Titled Tue Late | A41 |
| Apr 2025 | Pavel Skatchkov | 2,457 | Titled Tue Early | D43 |
| Jan 2025 | Thore Perske | 2,455 | Titled Tue Late | D00 |
| Jan 2026 | Peter T Roberson | 2,434 | Titled Tue | A07 |
| Feb 2025 | Teimur Toktomushev | 2,407 | Titled Tue Late | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 232 | 84.5 | 2,128 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 13th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,327 |
| 11th Dulles Cherry Blossom Open | 2024 | 7 | 4 | 2,119 |
| Atlantic City Open 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,990 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Priyansh Garg's chess games?
251 games by Priyansh Garg, from Oct 2021 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 Priyansh Garg has played.
What does Priyansh Garg play on the first move as White?
Across 122 games with White in our database, Priyansh Garg opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Priyansh Garg answers 1...e5 (78% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (63% of games), 1...Nf6 (28% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Priyansh Garg play as White?
As White, Priyansh Garg's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (83 games, 34.9% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Rat Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 122 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Priyansh Garg play as Black?
As Black, Priyansh Garg most often plays: Petrov's Defense (30 games, 36.7% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Réti Opening (7 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 129 games.
What is Priyansh Garg's FIDE rating?
Priyansh Garg is currently rated 2,122 in classical chess and 1,874 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,154 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Priyansh Garg played?
Our database contains 251 games by Priyansh Garg, covering Oct 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 83 wins, 23 draws, 145 losses (33.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Priyansh Garg?
251 games by Priyansh 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.