Prepare against Rob Gashgarian
Canada · World #91,259 classical · FIDE ID 2612321
When preparing against Rob Gashgarian, expect 1.d4 in 69% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 55 games by Rob Gashgarian, covering Nov 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rob Gashgarian's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rob Gashgarian 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 | 1,755 | 1,803 | May 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,794 | 1,794 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,762 | 1,798 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 19 | 15 | 21 | 34.5% |
| As White | 29 | 13 | 10 | 6 | 44.8% |
| As Black | 26 | 6 | 5 | 15 | 23.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rob Gashgarian's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rob Gashgarian's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 69.0% | 57.5% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 24.1% | 78.6% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 69% of White games, 57.5% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Gashgarian usually continues c4 (45.5% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Gashgarian usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Gashgarian usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 24% of White games, 78.6% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Gashgarian usually continues b4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Gashgarian usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (14% of these games) — Gashgarian usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 58.3% | 28.6% |
| c5 | 3 | 25.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 66.7% | 12.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
Rob Gashgarian's chess games
All 55 games by Rob Gashgarian in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2014 - 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: 19 wins, 15 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A50 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A22 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A15 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A53 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2011 | Michael Kimelman | 2,274 | chT-Kitchener Ontario Active | C47 |
| Aug 2010 | Guannan Terry Song | 1,943 | ch-CAN Amateur U2100 | D05 |
| Oct 2010 | Steven Hern Liu | 1,860 | Kitchener Oktoberfest U2000 | B90 |
| Oct 2008 | Tim E Knechtel | 1,798 | Kitchener Oktoberfest U2000 | A41 |
| Oct 2008 | Richard Douglas | 1,746 | Kitchener Oktoberfest U2000 | A15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchener Oktoberfest U2000 | 2010 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,844 |
| 10th Calgary Open | 2017 | 9 | 3 | 1,753 |
| ch-CAN Amateur U2100 | 2010 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,777 |
| Kitchener Riedstra Memorial U2000 | 2012 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,696 |
| Guelph Winter Pro-Am U2000 | 2012 | 5 | 4.5 | 2,019 |
| chT-Kitchener Ontario Active | 2011 | 5 | 4 | 2,019 |
| Kitchener Oktoberfest | 2009 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,884 |
| Hamilton Winter Open | 2011 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,801 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rob Gashgarian's chess games?
55 games by Rob Gashgarian, from Nov 2014 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 Rob Gashgarian has played.
What does Rob Gashgarian play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Rob Gashgarian opens with 1.d4 (69% of games), 1.Nf3 (24% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rob Gashgarian answers 1...e5 (58% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games).
What openings does Rob Gashgarian play as White?
As White, Rob Gashgarian's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rob Gashgarian play as Black?
As Black, Rob Gashgarian most often plays: Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Rob Gashgarian's FIDE rating?
Rob Gashgarian is currently rated 1,755 in classical chess, 1,794 in rapid and 1,762 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,803 (May 2024).
How many games has Rob Gashgarian played?
Our database contains 55 games by Rob Gashgarian, covering Nov 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 15 draws, 21 losses (34.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rob Gashgarian?
55 games by Rob Gashgarian 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.