Prepare against Jolly Nepando
WCM · Namibia · World #129,243 classical · FIDE ID 15200485
When preparing against Jolly Nepando, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (80%).
Our database contains 77 games by Jolly Nepando, covering Jan 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jolly Nepando's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jolly Nepando 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 | 1,649 | 1,656 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,663 | 1,663 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,590 | 1,629 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 27 | 2 | 48 | 35.1% |
| As White | 36 | 11 | 1 | 24 | 30.6% |
| As Black | 41 | 16 | 1 | 24 | 39.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jolly Nepando's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jolly Nepando's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 36 | 100.0% | 31.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 31.9% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Nepando usually continues Nf3 (54.2% score)
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Nepando usually continues Nf3 (28.6% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Nepando usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 23 | 92.0% | 56.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 80.0% | 18.8% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Jolly Nepando's chess games
All 77 games by Jolly Nepando in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2017 - 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: 27 wins, 2 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A54 | Scotch Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D40 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C44 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2024 | Lidet Abate Haile | 1,834 | Kazan BRICS Games Blitz Team | C24 |
| Aug 2014 | Seydi Salim-Moussa | 1,724 | Olympiad Women-41 | B09 |
| Aug 2014 | Salma Al Dhaffari | 1,599 | Olympiad Women-41 | A01 |
| Sep 2024 | Maram Almusawi | 1,510 | Olympiad Women-45 | B01 |
| Sep 2016 | Allotey,Dorcas | 1,504 | Olympiad Women-42 | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad Women-41 | 2014 | 11 | 6 | 1,728 |
| Olympiad Women-42 | 2016 | 11 | 6 | 1,728 |
| Kazan BRICS Games Blitz Team | 2024 | 9 | 1 | 1,655 |
| Olympiad Women-44 | 2022 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,414 |
| Olympiad Women-45 | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 1,811 |
| Olympiad Women-43 | 2018 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,502 |
| Olympiad Women-40 | 2012 | 8 | 2 | 1,488 |
| Windhoek zt 4.3 w | 2014 | 5 | 2 | 1,659 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jolly Nepando's chess games?
77 games by Jolly Nepando, from Jan 2017 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 Jolly Nepando has played.
What does Jolly Nepando play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Jolly Nepando opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jolly Nepando answers 1...e5 (92% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Jolly Nepando play as White?
As White, Jolly Nepando's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jolly Nepando play as Black?
As Black, Jolly Nepando most often plays: Italian Game (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Scotch Game (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Jolly Nepando's FIDE rating?
Jolly Nepando is currently rated 1,649 in classical chess, 1,663 in rapid and 1,590 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,656 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Jolly Nepando played?
Our database contains 77 games by Jolly Nepando, covering Jan 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 2 draws, 48 losses (35.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jolly Nepando?
77 games by Jolly Nepando 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.