Prepare against Purushottam Silwal
CM · NPL · World #16,241 classical · FIDE ID 12332313
When preparing against Purushottam Silwal, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 37.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 313 games by Purushottam Silwal, covering Mar 2020 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Purushottam Silwal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Purushottam Silwal 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 | 2,093 | 2,163 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,063 | 2,216 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,190 | 2,224 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 313 | 143 | 45 | 125 | 45.7% |
| As White | 153 | 73 | 20 | 60 | 47.7% |
| As Black | 160 | 70 | 25 | 65 | 43.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Purushottam Silwal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Purushottam Silwal's side.
First moves as White (152 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 150 | 98.7% | 55.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.3% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 55.0% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Silwal usually continues Nf3 (59.8% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Silwal usually continues Nf3 (52.6% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Silwal usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 25.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Silwal usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Silwal usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 74 | 93.7% | 57.4% |
| e6 | 3 | 3.8% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 46 | 100.0% | 52.2% |
Purushottam Silwal's chess games
All 313 games by Purushottam Silwal in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2020 - 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: 143 wins, 45 draws, 125 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B57 | Sicilian | 16 | 8/2/6 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 12/0/4 | 75.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 12 | 7/0/5 | 58.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 32 | 15/4/13 | 46.9% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 17 | 7/4/6 | 41.2% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 17 | 7/3/7 | 41.2% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 16 | 6/3/7 | 37.5% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Andrey Esipenko | 2,698 | Titled Tue | C95 |
| Mar 2026 | Shamsiddin Vokhidov | 2,639 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | B23 |
| Feb 2026 | Aleksandar Indjic | 2,626 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | B09 |
| Feb 2026 | Rasmus Svane | 2,609 | Titled Tue | C41 |
| Mar 2026 | Arseniy Nesterov | 2,605 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | D85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 116 | 57.5 | 2,288 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 75 | 42.5 | 2,342 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 27th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,343 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,204 |
| MTB International Masters | 2025 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,098 |
| ch-NEP | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 2,084 |
| ch-South Asia Council | 2023 | 9 | 3 | 2,054 |
| GM Zia Memorial | 2025 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,175 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Purushottam Silwal's chess games?
313 games by Purushottam Silwal, from Mar 2020 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 Purushottam Silwal has played.
What does Purushottam Silwal play on the first move as White?
Across 152 games with White in our database, Purushottam Silwal opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Purushottam Silwal answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Purushottam Silwal play as White?
As White, Purushottam Silwal's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (16 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (16 games, 75.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (12 games, 58.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 153 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Purushottam Silwal play as Black?
As Black, Purushottam Silwal most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (32 games, 46.9% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Indian Defense (17 games, 41.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 160 games.
What is Purushottam Silwal's FIDE rating?
Purushottam Silwal is currently rated 2,093 in classical chess, 2,063 in rapid and 2,190 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,163 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Purushottam Silwal played?
Our database contains 313 games by Purushottam Silwal, covering Mar 2020 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 143 wins, 45 draws, 125 losses (45.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Purushottam Silwal?
313 games by Purushottam Silwal 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.