Prepare against Prakash Chandra Nepal
NPL · World #34,013 classical · FIDE ID 12300993
When preparing against Prakash Chandra Nepal, expect 1.d4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (63%).
Our database contains 62 games by Prakash Chandra Nepal, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Prakash Chandra Nepal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Prakash Chandra Nepal 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 | 1,964 | 2,018 | Feb 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,065 | 2,065 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,025 | 2,046 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 19 | 17 | 26 | 30.6% |
| As White | 33 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 29 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 27.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Prakash Chandra Nepal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Prakash Chandra Nepal's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 32 | 97.0% | 48.4% |
| e4 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 48.4% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Nepal usually continues c4 (46.9% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Nepal usually continues c4 (44.4% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Nepal usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Nepal usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 100.0% | 38.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 62.5% | 80.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 25.0% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Prakash Chandra Nepal's chess games
All 62 games by Prakash Chandra Nepal in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2009 - 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: 19 wins, 17 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2019 | Hasan Mehdi | 2,169 | chT-BAN | E46 |
| Nov 2019 | Bharati Sonkalan | 2,136 | Dhaka Saarc Open | B48 |
| Jan 2019 | Haque Nayem | 2,083 | 4th Mumbai Wealth Open | E85 |
| Nov 2019 | Mahtabuddin Ahmed | 2,035 | Dhaka Saarc Open | D14 |
| Nov 2019 | Surbir Lama | 2,014 | Budha Bhandari Memorial | E62 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-BAN | 2019 | 11 | 3 | 1,989 |
| Budha Bhandari Memorial | 2019 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,121 |
| ch-NEP B | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 1,995 |
| 4th Mumbai Wealth Open | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,979 |
| ch-NEP | 2023 | 9 | 3 | 1,807 |
| Dhaka Saarc Open | 2019 | 5 | 2 | 2,090 |
| Liwali Bhaktapur Cup | 2021 | 3 | 2 | 2,165 |
| 12th Bhubaneswar Open | 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1,968 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Prakash Chandra Nepal's chess games?
62 games by Prakash Chandra Nepal, from Apr 2009 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 Prakash Chandra Nepal has played.
What does Prakash Chandra Nepal play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Prakash Chandra Nepal opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Prakash Chandra Nepal answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games).
What openings does Prakash Chandra Nepal play as White?
As White, Prakash Chandra Nepal's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian: Sämisch (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Prakash Chandra Nepal play as Black?
As Black, Prakash Chandra Nepal most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Prakash Chandra Nepal's FIDE rating?
Prakash Chandra Nepal is currently rated 1,964 in classical chess, 2,065 in rapid and 2,025 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,018 (Feb 2020).
How many games has Prakash Chandra Nepal played?
Our database contains 62 games by Prakash Chandra Nepal, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 17 draws, 26 losses (30.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Prakash Chandra Nepal?
62 games by Prakash Chandra Nepal 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.