Prepare against Binita Kapali
NPL · World #127,856 classical · FIDE ID 12304018
When preparing against Binita Kapali, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 41 games by Binita Kapali, covering Jan 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Binita Kapali's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Binita Kapali 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 | 1,652 | 1,781 | Jul 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,641 | 1,695 | May 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,716 | 1,716 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 12 | 9 | 20 | 29.3% |
| As White | 18 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 22.2% |
| As Black | 23 | 8 | 4 | 11 | 34.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Binita Kapali's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Binita Kapali's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 100.0% | 36.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 36.1% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Kapali usually continues Nf3 (38.9% score)
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Kapali usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Kapali usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 15 | 93.8% | 43.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
Binita Kapali's chess games
All 41 games by Binita Kapali in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2011 - 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: 12 wins, 9 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C20 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Sindira Joshi | 1,666 | Nepal Chess Championship 2026 | 11th National Women's | C56 |
| Aug 2022 | Ruth Anne Nacario | 1,552 | Olympiad Women-44 | D20 |
| Jun 2026 | Prawisha Dawadi | 1,530 | Nepal Chess Championship 2026 | 11th National Women's | C50 |
| Jun 2022 | Shanti Dhimal | 1,495 | NEP Oly Qual w | C50 |
| Apr 2023 | Marshal Tamang | 1,390 | ch-NEP w | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nepal Chess Championship 2026 | 11th National Women's | 2026 | 10 | 5 | 1,586 |
| ch-Asian Amateur | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,344 |
| Olympiad Women-44 | 2022 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,442 |
| ch-NEP w | 2023 | 8 | 4 | 1,437 |
| NEP Oly Qual w | 2022 | 2 | 1 | 1,482 |
| 3rd National Rapid & 2nd National Blitz Chess Championship Nepal - 2026 | Rapid | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,185 |
| ch-NEP B w | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 925 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Binita Kapali's chess games?
41 games by Binita Kapali, from Jan 2011 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 Binita Kapali has played.
What does Binita Kapali play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Binita Kapali opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Binita Kapali answers 1...e5 (94% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Binita Kapali play as White?
As White, Binita Kapali's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Italian Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Binita Kapali play as Black?
As Black, Binita Kapali most often plays: Italian Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Binita Kapali's FIDE rating?
Binita Kapali is currently rated 1,652 in classical chess, 1,641 in rapid and 1,716 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,781 (Jul 2013).
How many games has Binita Kapali played?
Our database contains 41 games by Binita Kapali, covering Jan 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 9 draws, 20 losses (29.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Binita Kapali?
41 games by Binita Kapali 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.