Prepare against Pooja Bhandari
NPL · World #116,877 classical · FIDE ID 12312967
When preparing against Pooja Bhandari, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%).
Our database contains 39 games by Pooja Bhandari, covering May 2019 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Pooja Bhandari's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pooja Bhandari 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 | 1,682 | 1,687 | Aug 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,582 | 1,672 | Oct 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,625 | 1,689 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 16 | 5 | 18 | 41.0% |
| As White | 21 | 12 | 2 | 7 | 57.1% |
| As Black | 18 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 22.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pooja Bhandari's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pooja Bhandari's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 100.0% | 61.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 61.9% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Bhandari usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Bhandari usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Bhandari usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 91.7% | 36.4% |
| c5 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 60.0% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 40.0% | 0.0% |
Pooja Bhandari's chess games
All 39 games by Pooja Bhandari in the Chess.ceo database (May 2019 - 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: 16 wins, 5 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C72 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Mary Loly Gonzalez Peguero | 1,905 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 1-25 | A00 |
| Sep 2026 | Alexandra Kaslan | 1,691 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 1-25 | C05 |
| Jun 2026 | Binita Kapali | 1,652 | Nepal Chess Championship 2026 | 11th National Women's | C66 |
| Jun 2026 | Punam Prasain | 1,603 | Nepal Chess Championship 2026 | 11th National Women's | C50 |
| Jun 2026 | Angel Maharjan | 1,538 | Nepal Chess Championship 2026 | 11th National Women's | B11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nepal Chess Championship 2026 | 11th National Women's | 2026 | 10 | 6.5 | 1,710 |
| ch-NEP w | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 1,445 |
| Budha Bhandari Memorial | 2019 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,215 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 1-25 | 2026 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,723 |
| NEP Oly Qual w | 2022 | 2 | 1 | 1,422 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 76+ | 2026 | 1 | 1 | – |
| ch-NEP B w | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,121 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pooja Bhandari's chess games?
39 games by Pooja Bhandari, from May 2019 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 Pooja Bhandari has played.
What does Pooja Bhandari play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Pooja Bhandari opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pooja Bhandari answers 1...e5 (92% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games).
What openings does Pooja Bhandari play as White?
As White, Pooja Bhandari's most-played openings in our database are: Pirc Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pooja Bhandari play as Black?
As Black, Pooja Bhandari most often plays: Italian Game (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Pooja Bhandari's FIDE rating?
Pooja Bhandari is currently rated 1,682 in classical chess, 1,582 in rapid and 1,625 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,687 (Aug 2024).
How many games has Pooja Bhandari played?
Our database contains 39 games by Pooja Bhandari, covering May 2019 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 5 draws, 18 losses (41.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pooja Bhandari?
39 games by Pooja Bhandari 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.