Prepare against Das Neelotpal
GM · India · World #3,053 classical · FIDE ID 5003512
Our database contains 1,767 games by Das Neelotpal, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Das Neelotpal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Das Neelotpal 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 | 2,336 | 2,514 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,292 | 2,441 | Jul 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,259 | 2,474 | May 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,767 | 707 | 668 | 392 | 40.0% |
| As White | 899 | 386 | 340 | 173 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 868 | 321 | 328 | 219 | 37.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Das Neelotpal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Das Neelotpal's side.
First moves as White (899 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 510 | 56.7% | 60.2% |
| d4 | 297 | 33.0% | 62.0% |
| Nf3 | 68 | 7.6% | 70.6% |
| c4 | 23 | 2.6% | 69.6% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 57% of White games, 60.2% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Neelotpal usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Neelotpal usually continues Nf3 (59.6% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Neelotpal usually continues d4 (60.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 33% of White games, 62.0% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Neelotpal usually continues c4 (61.9% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Neelotpal usually continues c4 (58.5% score)
- …f5 (3% of these games) — Neelotpal usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (401 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 181 | 45.1% | 64.4% |
| e5 | 135 | 33.7% | 53.7% |
| e6 | 61 | 15.2% | 58.2% |
| g6 | 8 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 7 | 1.7% | 42.9% |
| d6 | 6 | 1.5% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (301 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 189 | 62.8% | 59.3% |
| d5 | 88 | 29.2% | 47.7% |
| e6 | 12 | 4.0% | 37.5% |
| f5 | 7 | 2.3% | 42.9% |
| d6 | 3 | 1.0% | 33.3% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Das Neelotpal's chess games
All 1,767 games by Das Neelotpal in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 707 wins, 668 draws, 392 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 80 | 27/31/22 | 33.8% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 51 | 19/21/11 | 37.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 45 | 17/20/8 | 37.8% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 44 | 16/20/8 | 36.4% |
| E05 | Catalan | 35 | 15/16/4 | 42.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 33 | 21/6/6 | 63.6% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 25 | 8/11/6 | 32.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 25 | 12/4/9 | 48.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 24 | 13/6/5 | 54.2% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 24 | 9/12/3 | 37.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 101 | 50/34/17 | 49.5% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 97 | 27/45/25 | 27.8% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 42 | 17/16/9 | 40.5% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 38 | 15/12/11 | 39.5% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 31 | 10/9/12 | 32.3% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 26 | 10/9/7 | 38.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 26 | 14/6/6 | 53.8% |
| E05 | Catalan | 25 | 9/8/8 | 36.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 24 | 8/7/9 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 20 | 8/11/1 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1999 | Nigel D Short | 2,697 | 4th United Insurance | C18 |
| Feb 2024 | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | 2,690 | Titled Tue Early | A15 |
| Dec 2016 | Laurent Fressinet | 2,672 | Wch Blitz | A20 |
| Dec 2016 | Bassem Amin | 2,662 | Wch Blitz | C55 |
| Nov 2015 | S.P. Sethuraman | 2,651 | ch-IND 53rd | C88 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 147 | 75 | 2,302 |
| ch-IND | 2004 | 106 | 51 | 2,409 |
| ch-Commonwealth | 2022 | 60 | 38 | 2,335 |
| 30th ch-IND | 2003 | 23 | 13.5 | 2,494 |
| Wch Blitz | 2016 | 21 | 10 | 2,480 |
| ch-IND Rapid | 2025 | 20 | 13.5 | 2,308 |
| Qatar Masters Open | 2015 | 18 | 8 | 2,433 |
| 1st Alushta Autumn | 2004 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,506 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Surya Shekhar Ganguly (14 games) · Deep Sengupta (12 games) · Jha Sriram (11 games) · Deepan Chakkravarthy J. (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Das Neelotpal's chess games?
1,767 games by Das Neelotpal, from Apr 2003 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 Neelotpal has played.
What does Das Neelotpal play on the first move as White?
Across 899 games with White in our database, Das Neelotpal opens with 1.e4 (57% of games), 1.d4 (33% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Das Neelotpal answers 1...c5 (45% of games), 1...e5 (34% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Das Neelotpal play as White?
As White, Das Neelotpal's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (80 games, 33.8% win rate); Indian Defense (51 games, 37.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (45 games, 37.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 899 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Das Neelotpal play as Black?
As Black, Das Neelotpal most often plays: Sicilian (101 games, 49.5% win rate); Slav Defense (97 games, 27.8% win rate); Indian Defense (42 games, 40.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 868 games.
What is Das Neelotpal's FIDE rating?
Das Neelotpal is currently rated 2,336 in classical chess, 2,292 in rapid and 2,259 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,514 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Das Neelotpal played?
Our database contains 1,767 games by Das Neelotpal, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 707 wins, 668 draws, 392 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Das Neelotpal?
1,767 games by Das Neelotpal 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.