Prepare against Purusottam Chaulagain
CM · NPL · World #37,201 classical · FIDE ID 12300730
Our database contains 190 games by Purusottam Chaulagain, covering Jul 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Purusottam Chaulagain's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Purusottam Chaulagain 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 | 1,948 | 2,039 | Mar 2021 |
| Rapid | 1,946 | 2,014 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,939 | 1,967 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 190 | 61 | 24 | 105 | 32.1% |
| As White | 94 | 34 | 11 | 49 | 36.2% |
| As Black | 96 | 27 | 13 | 56 | 28.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 91 | 96.8% | 41.8% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 41.8% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Chaulagain usually continues Nc3 (39.4% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Chaulagain usually continues Nc3 (36.7% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Chaulagain usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Chaulagain usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Chaulagain usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 51.3% | 35.0% |
| d5 | 19 | 48.7% | 36.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 26 | 78.8% | 30.8% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 21.2% | 42.9% |
Purusottam Chaulagain's chess games
All 190 games by Purusottam Chaulagain in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - Aug 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: 61 wins, 24 draws, 105 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 42 | 13/3/26 | 31.0% |
| D02 | London System | 15 | 6/1/8 | 40.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E21 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 20 | 7/1/12 | 35.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 12 | 4/1/7 | 33.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A13 | English Opening | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | N Firman | 2,464 | Titled Tue Early | A45 |
| Jun 2025 | Danila Sutormin | 2,381 | Titled Tue Early | A45 |
| May 2025 | A Brenke | 2,349 | Titled Tue Early | D31 |
| Jun 2025 | Josep Anton Lacasa Diaz | 2,315 | Titled Tue Early | D00 |
| May 2025 | Volodymyr Vusatiuk | 2,286 | Titled Tue Early | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 89 | 30 | 2,001 |
| Joytu Sheikh Hasina Online Open | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 2,251 |
| Nepal Chess Championship 2026 | 26th National A | 2026 | 9 | 3 | 1,854 |
| ch-NEP | 2023 | 9 | 1 | 1,628 |
| Budha Bhandari Memorial | 2019 | 9 | 7 | 2,056 |
| 18th Asian Continental Open | 2019 | 9 | 1 | 2,032 |
| chT-Asian Cities | 2024 | 8 | 4 | 2,037 |
| 6th Dolakha Open International Chess Tournament 2026 | Classical | 2026 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,913 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Purusottam Chaulagain's chess games?
190 games by Purusottam Chaulagain, from Jul 2008 to Aug 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 Purusottam Chaulagain has played.
What does Purusottam Chaulagain play on the first move as White?
Across 94 games with White in our database, Purusottam Chaulagain opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Purusottam Chaulagain answers 1...c5 (51% of games), 1...d5 (49% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (79% of games), 1...Nf6 (21% of games).
What openings does Purusottam Chaulagain play as White?
As White, Purusottam Chaulagain's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (42 games, 31.0% win rate); London System (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (10 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 94 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Purusottam Chaulagain play as Black?
As Black, Purusottam Chaulagain most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (20 games, 35.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 96 games.
What is Purusottam Chaulagain's FIDE rating?
Purusottam Chaulagain is currently rated 1,948 in classical chess, 1,946 in rapid and 1,939 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,039 (Mar 2021).
How many games has Purusottam Chaulagain played?
Our database contains 190 games by Purusottam Chaulagain, covering Jul 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 61 wins, 24 draws, 105 losses (32.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Purusottam Chaulagain?
190 games by Purusottam Chaulagain 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.