Prepare against Das Mihir Lal
BGD · World #44,437 classical · FIDE ID 10206477
When preparing against Das Mihir Lal, expect 1.Nf3 in 72% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (81%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as White, 40.0% over 35 games.
Our database contains 166 games by Das Mihir Lal, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Das Mihir Lal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Das Mihir Lal 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 | 1,916 | 2,033 | Feb 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,945 | 1,967 | Jan 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,924 | 1,948 | Dec 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 166 | 60 | 28 | 78 | 36.1% |
| As White | 85 | 33 | 17 | 35 | 38.8% |
| As Black | 81 | 27 | 11 | 43 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Das Mihir Lal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Das Mihir Lal's side.
First moves as White (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 61 | 71.8% | 53.3% |
| e4 | 11 | 12.9% | 40.9% |
| d4 | 8 | 9.4% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 4.7% | 37.5% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 72% of White games, 53.3% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Lal usually continues g3 (38.1% score)
- …Nf6 (28% of these games) — Lal usually continues g3 (56.3% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Lal usually continues g3 (37.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 13% of White games, 40.9% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Lal usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Lal usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Lal usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 33 | 70.2% | 39.4% |
| d5 | 7 | 14.9% | 35.7% |
| e5 | 4 | 8.5% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 81.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 9.5% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 9.5% | 100.0% |
Das Mihir Lal's chess games
All 166 games by Das Mihir Lal in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - 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: 60 wins, 28 draws, 78 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Réti Opening | 35 | 14/5/16 | 40.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 9 | 7/1/1 | 77.8% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D34 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A50 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2021 | Debaraj Chatterjee | 2,223 | Dhaka Bangabandhu Open A | B95 |
| Mar 2021 | Choudhury Anata | 2,167 | Dhaka Bangabandhu Open A | A49 |
| Nov 2017 | Rezaul Haque | 2,126 | 43rd chB-BAN | A05 |
| Nov 2017 | Hossain Md Masum | 2,116 | 43rd chB-BAN | A04 |
| Dec 2019 | Uten | 2,086 | Dhaka Saarc Open | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-BAN | 2022 | 32 | 10.5 | 2,013 |
| Asia zt 3.2 | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,872 |
| Dhaka Bangabandhu Open A | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 2,230 |
| Dhaka Metropolis Open U2100 | 2022 | 9 | 6 | 1,887 |
| 43rd chB-BAN | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,140 |
| Dhaka Sheikh Russel Open | 2021 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,963 |
| 46th chB-BAN | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 2,017 |
| Dhaka IRT U2000 | 2018 | 9 | 8 | 2,183 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Das Mihir Lal's chess games?
166 games by Das Mihir Lal, from Jan 2009 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 Das Mihir Lal has played.
What does Das Mihir Lal play on the first move as White?
Across 85 games with White in our database, Das Mihir Lal opens with 1.Nf3 (72% of games), 1.e4 (13% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Das Mihir Lal answers 1...c5 (70% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games).
What openings does Das Mihir Lal play as White?
As White, Das Mihir Lal's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (35 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 77.8% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 85 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Das Mihir Lal play as Black?
As Black, Das Mihir Lal most often plays: Sicilian (12 games, 58.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 81 games.
What is Das Mihir Lal's FIDE rating?
Das Mihir Lal is currently rated 1,916 in classical chess, 1,945 in rapid and 1,924 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,033 (Feb 2019).
How many games has Das Mihir Lal played?
Our database contains 166 games by Das Mihir Lal, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 60 wins, 28 draws, 78 losses (36.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Das Mihir Lal?
166 games by Das Mihir Lal 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.