Prepare against Krishna Thapa
CM · NPL · World #42,741 classical · FIDE ID 12300217
Our database contains 156 games by Krishna Thapa, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Krishna Thapa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Krishna Thapa 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 | 1,923 | 2,180 | Jan 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,892 | 2,040 | Jan 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,922 | 2,134 | Jun 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 156 | 49 | 25 | 82 | 31.4% |
| As White | 76 | 29 | 11 | 36 | 38.2% |
| As Black | 80 | 20 | 14 | 46 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Krishna Thapa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Krishna Thapa's side.
First moves as White (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 60 | 78.9% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 13 | 17.1% | 23.1% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 79% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Thapa usually continues Nf3 (52.9% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Thapa usually continues Nf3 (46.9% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Thapa usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 17% of White games, 23.1% score
- …c5 (69% of these games) — Thapa usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Thapa usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (8% of these games) — Thapa usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 33 | 76.7% | 30.3% |
| d6 | 5 | 11.6% | 80.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 11.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 92.3% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
Krishna Thapa's chess games
All 156 games by Krishna Thapa in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - 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: 49 wins, 25 draws, 82 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E01 | Catalan | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A58 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A38 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 14 | 3/3/8 | 21.4% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A39 | English Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A39 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A45 | London System | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2019 | Rakesh Kulkarni | 2,334 | chT-BAN | E01 |
| Mar 2002 | Aarthie Ramaswamy | 2,320 | 13th Goodricke Open | B59 |
| Jan 2008 | Atanu Lahiri | 2,310 | 6th New Delhi Parsvnath Open | A96 |
| Jan 2008 | Yana Melnikova | 2,283 | 6th New Delhi Parsvnath Open | E69 |
| Jan 2013 | GB. Joshi | 2,266 | 11th New Delhi Parsvnath Open | E04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Dhaka Leonine | 2004 | 11 | 1 | 2,131 |
| ch-AUS Major | 2010 | 11 | 6 | 1,731 |
| chT-BAN | 2019 | 11 | 4 | 2,034 |
| Chhattisgarh Trophy | 2002 | 10 | 2.5 | 2,043 |
| 1st Chennai WinTV Open | 2004 | 10 | 4 | 2,085 |
| 7th United Insurance | 2004 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,260 |
| 13th Goodricke Open | 2002 | 10 | 1 | 2,015 |
| Budha Bhandari Memorial | 2019 | 9 | 8 | 2,169 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Krishna Thapa's chess games?
156 games by Krishna Thapa, from Jan 2004 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 Krishna Thapa has played.
What does Krishna Thapa play on the first move as White?
Across 76 games with White in our database, Krishna Thapa opens with 1.d4 (79% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Krishna Thapa answers 1...c5 (77% of games), 1...d6 (12% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games).
What openings does Krishna Thapa play as White?
As White, Krishna Thapa's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 76 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Krishna Thapa play as Black?
As Black, Krishna Thapa most often plays: Sicilian (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 80 games.
What is Krishna Thapa's FIDE rating?
Krishna Thapa is currently rated 1,923 in classical chess, 1,892 in rapid and 1,922 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,180 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Krishna Thapa played?
Our database contains 156 games by Krishna Thapa, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 49 wins, 25 draws, 82 losses (31.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Krishna Thapa?
156 games by Krishna Thapa 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.