Prepare against Hoolan Naipal
CM · MUS · World #53,160 classical · FIDE ID 9700382
When preparing against Hoolan Naipal, expect 1.e4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (76% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 78 games by Hoolan Naipal, covering Oct 2016 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Hoolan Naipal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hoolan Naipal 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 | 1,881 | 2,008 | May 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,837 | 1,855 | Oct 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,885 | 1,885 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 19 | 14 | 45 | 24.4% |
| As White | 37 | 11 | 7 | 19 | 29.7% |
| As Black | 41 | 8 | 7 | 26 | 19.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hoolan Naipal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hoolan Naipal's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 81.1% | 41.7% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 10.8% | 25.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 8.1% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 41.7% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Naipal usually continues Nf3 (38.5% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Naipal usually continues Nf3 (72.2% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Naipal usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 11% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Naipal usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Naipal usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Naipal usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 13 | 76.5% | 46.2% |
| c6 | 2 | 11.8% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 100.0% | 17.6% |
Hoolan Naipal's chess games
All 78 games by Hoolan Naipal in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2016 - Sep 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: 19 wins, 14 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E00 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E05 | Catalan | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2019 | Stanley Chumfwa | 2,193 | ch-Africa Blitz | B80 |
| Sep 2016 | Faruk Fauza Karim Kizza | 2,094 | Olympiad-42 | C26 |
| Aug 2019 | Ansumana Kamara | 1,928 | ch-African Rapid | C91 |
| Aug 2019 | Waldyr Espirito Santo | 1,923 | ch-Africa Blitz | B84 |
| Apr 2017 | Nuvin Dussoye | 1,842 | Mauritius Masters | B38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad-42 | 2016 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,048 |
| ch-African Rapid | 2019 | 9 | 3 | 1,873 |
| chT-Africa rapid | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,949 |
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,882 |
| ch-Africa Blitz | 2019 | 9 | 3 | 1,919 |
| Mauritius Masters | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,859 |
| Olympiad-45 | 2024 | 8 | 2 | 1,767 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 8 | 0.5 | 1,680 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hoolan Naipal's chess games?
78 games by Hoolan Naipal, from Oct 2016 to Sep 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 Hoolan Naipal has played.
What does Hoolan Naipal play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Hoolan Naipal opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hoolan Naipal answers 1...e5 (76% of games), 1...c6 (12% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Hoolan Naipal play as White?
As White, Hoolan Naipal's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hoolan Naipal play as Black?
As Black, Hoolan Naipal most often plays: Catalan (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Hoolan Naipal's FIDE rating?
Hoolan Naipal is currently rated 1,881 in classical chess, 1,837 in rapid and 1,885 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,008 (May 2017).
How many games has Hoolan Naipal played?
Our database contains 78 games by Hoolan Naipal, covering Oct 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 14 draws, 45 losses (24.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hoolan Naipal?
78 games by Hoolan Naipal 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.