Prepare against Shankar Gauri
IM · India · World #2,474 classical · FIDE ID 5041350
Our database contains 675 games by Shankar Gauri, covering Apr 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Shankar Gauri's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Shankar Gauri 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 | 2,360 | 2,407 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,376 | 2,376 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,255 | 2,305 | Feb 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 675 | 164 | 311 | 200 | 24.3% |
| As White | 335 | 90 | 157 | 88 | 26.9% |
| As Black | 340 | 74 | 154 | 112 | 21.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Shankar Gauri's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Shankar Gauri's side.
First moves as White (335 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 124 | 37.0% | 52.4% |
| Nf3 | 112 | 33.4% | 46.9% |
| e4 | 78 | 23.3% | 51.9% |
| c4 | 20 | 6.0% | 47.5% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 37% of White games, 52.4% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Gauri usually continues Nf3 (51.0% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Gauri usually continues c4 (58.7% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Gauri usually continues g3 (80.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 33% of White games, 46.9% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Gauri usually continues g3 (41.1% score)
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Gauri usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Gauri usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (134 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 64 | 47.8% | 41.4% |
| c6 | 35 | 26.1% | 48.6% |
| c5 | 35 | 26.1% | 52.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (135 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 115 | 85.2% | 45.7% |
| d5 | 18 | 13.3% | 30.6% |
| c5 | 2 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Shankar Gauri's chess games
All 675 games by Shankar Gauri in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2006 - 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: 164 wins, 311 draws, 200 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 36 | 6/17/13 | 16.7% |
| E04 | Catalan | 32 | 11/13/8 | 34.4% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 18 | 5/8/5 | 27.8% |
| A13 | English Opening | 18 | 7/7/4 | 38.9% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 13 | 1/9/3 | 7.7% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 11 | 1/8/2 | 9.1% |
| E60 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 11 | 5/5/1 | 45.5% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 2/7/2 | 18.2% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 11 | 1/4/6 | 9.1% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 33 | 6/19/8 | 18.2% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 29 | 9/12/8 | 31.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 20 | 2/14/4 | 10.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 19 | 2/9/8 | 10.5% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 6/6/3 | 40.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 13 | 0/6/7 | 0.0% |
| A50 | English Opening: Double Fianchetto | 12 | 0/8/4 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Ray Robson | 2,700 | Titled Tue Late | E12 |
| Jul 2026 | Woodward,Andy | 2,638 | Naroditsky Mem Blitz 2026 | A47 |
| Oct 2020 | Aleksander Mista | 2,574 | Charlotte CCCSA Fall GM | B15 |
| Dec 2020 | Kamil Dragun | 2,565 | Charlotte CCCSA Holiday GM | D35 |
| May 2021 | Mark Paragua | 2,529 | Charlotte CCCSA Memorial Day GM | E16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 92 | 47 | 2,296 |
| Charlotte CCCSA Fall IM | 2019 | 27 | 15 | 2,355 |
| Charlotte CCCSA Summer GM | 2020 | 18 | 5.5 | 2,297 |
| Charlotte CCCSA IM | 2018 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,365 |
| Charlotte CCCSA Summer GM A | 2022 | 18 | 5 | 2,254 |
| Dayton Masters | 2017 | 18 | 7.5 | 2,351 |
| Charlotte CCCSA Spring GM | 2021 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,424 |
| Charlotte CCCSA Holiday GM | 2021 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,469 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Tanguy Ringoir (11 games) · Aleksandr Ostrovskiy (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Shankar Gauri's chess games?
675 games by Shankar Gauri, from Apr 2006 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 Shankar Gauri has played.
What does Shankar Gauri play on the first move as White?
Across 335 games with White in our database, Shankar Gauri opens with 1.d4 (37% of games), 1.Nf3 (33% of games), 1.e4 (23% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Shankar Gauri answers 1...e5 (48% of games), 1...c6 (26% of games), 1...c5 (26% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games).
What openings does Shankar Gauri play as White?
As White, Shankar Gauri's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (36 games, 16.7% win rate); Catalan (32 games, 34.4% win rate); Indian Defense (18 games, 27.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 335 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Shankar Gauri play as Black?
As Black, Shankar Gauri most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (33 games, 18.2% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (29 games, 31.0% win rate); Indian Defense (20 games, 10.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 340 games.
What is Shankar Gauri's FIDE rating?
Shankar Gauri is currently rated 2,360 in classical chess, 2,376 in rapid and 2,255 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,407 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Shankar Gauri played?
Our database contains 675 games by Shankar Gauri, covering Apr 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 164 wins, 311 draws, 200 losses (24.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Shankar Gauri?
675 games by Shankar Gauri 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.