Prepare against Rajiv Karki
NPL · World #67,914 classical · FIDE ID 12300900
Our database contains 30 games by Rajiv Karki, covering Nov 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Rajiv Karki's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rajiv Karki 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 | 1,828 | 1,838 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,916 | 1,929 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,763 | 1,779 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 9 | 2 | 19 | 30.0% |
| As White | 16 | 4 | 1 | 11 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 14 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 35.7% |
Rajiv Karki's chess games
All 30 games by Rajiv Karki in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2012 - 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: 9 wins, 2 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C47 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C40 | Latvian Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B35 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2023 | Purushottam Chaulagain | 1,982 | ch-NEP | D02 |
| May 2026 | Gurung Rohit | 1,974 | 6th Dolakha Open International Chess Tournament 2026 | Classical | B01 |
| Feb 2023 | Aashish Phuyal | 1,946 | ch-NEP B | C56 |
| Feb 2023 | Sushil Chaudhary | 1,796 | ch-NEP B | B23 |
| Feb 2023 | Khom Prasad Timalsina | 1,608 | ch-NEP B | A03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NEP | 2023 | 9 | 1 | 1,651 |
| ch-NEP B | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 1,922 |
| Jiri Open | 2020 | 7 | 4 | 1,775 |
| 6th Dolakha Open International Chess Tournament 2026 | Classical | 2026 | 3 | 1 | 1,842 |
| 1st Guwahati Open | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 2,069 |
| Dolakha Tamang Memorial | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,614 |
| ch-Asia Amateur | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,577 |
| 6th Dolakha Open International Chess Tournament 2026 | Rapid | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,568 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rajiv Karki's chess games?
30 games by Rajiv Karki, from Nov 2012 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 Rajiv Karki has played.
What openings does Rajiv Karki play as White?
As White, Rajiv Karki's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rajiv Karki play as Black?
As Black, Rajiv Karki most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (2 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Rajiv Karki's FIDE rating?
Rajiv Karki is currently rated 1,828 in classical chess, 1,916 in rapid and 1,763 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,838 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Rajiv Karki played?
Our database contains 30 games by Rajiv Karki, covering Nov 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 2 draws, 19 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rajiv Karki?
30 games by Rajiv Karki 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.