Prepare against Siddhant Gaikwad
FM · India · World #13,876 classical · FIDE ID 25010239
Our database contains 151 games by Siddhant Gaikwad, covering Sep 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Siddhant Gaikwad's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Siddhant Gaikwad 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 | 2,118 | 2,374 | Jan 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,868 | 1,960 | Apr 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,933 | 1,933 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 151 | 38 | 36 | 77 | 25.2% |
| As White | 72 | 24 | 16 | 32 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 79 | 14 | 20 | 45 | 17.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Siddhant Gaikwad's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Siddhant Gaikwad's side.
First moves as White (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 69 | 95.8% | 44.9% |
| d4 | 2 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 44.9% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Gaikwad usually continues Nf3 (40.9% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Gaikwad usually continues Nf3 (46.7% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Gaikwad usually continues d4 (56.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Gaikwad usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 35 | 85.4% | 32.9% |
| e6 | 3 | 7.3% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 70.8% | 29.4% |
| d5 | 5 | 20.8% | 10.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
Siddhant Gaikwad's chess games
All 151 games by Siddhant Gaikwad in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - 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: 38 wins, 36 draws, 77 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| A16 | English Opening | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D30 | Catalan | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A43 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | Peter T Roberson | 2,434 | Titled Tue Late | C00 |
| Apr 2018 | Arghyadip Das | 2,389 | 1st Aurangabad MyBrain Open | B06 |
| Nov 2021 | Vikramaditya Kulkarni | 2,355 | Bhopal Masters | C41 |
| Jul 2016 | Cristian Fernandez Diaz | 2,339 | 39th Barbera del Valles Open | B77 |
| Dec 2025 | Wiktor Golis | 2,321 | 36th Cracovia Open A | C11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 35 | 13 | 2,132 |
| 39th Barbera del Valles Open | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 2,349 |
| 36th Cracovia Open A | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,230 |
| Slovakia Chess Open | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,257 |
| Fagernes GM Swiss Aut | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,280 |
| Wroclaw Open A | 2025 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,039 |
| 3rd Mumbai Wealth Open | 2018 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,939 |
| 18th Barcelona Sant Marti Open A | 2016 | 8 | 3 | 2,146 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Siddhant Gaikwad's chess games?
151 games by Siddhant Gaikwad, from Sep 2009 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 Siddhant Gaikwad has played.
What does Siddhant Gaikwad play on the first move as White?
Across 72 games with White in our database, Siddhant Gaikwad opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games), 1.g3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Siddhant Gaikwad answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Siddhant Gaikwad play as White?
As White, Siddhant Gaikwad's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Scotch Game (9 games, 22.2% win rate); French: Classical Variation (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 72 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Siddhant Gaikwad play as Black?
As Black, Siddhant Gaikwad most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (9 games, 11.1% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 79 games.
What is Siddhant Gaikwad's FIDE rating?
Siddhant Gaikwad is currently rated 2,118 in classical chess, 1,868 in rapid and 1,933 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,374 (Jan 2017).
How many games has Siddhant Gaikwad played?
Our database contains 151 games by Siddhant Gaikwad, covering Sep 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 36 draws, 77 losses (25.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Siddhant Gaikwad?
151 games by Siddhant Gaikwad 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.