Prepare against Rishon Thapa
NPL · World #18,051 classical · FIDE ID 12340197
Our database contains 61 games by Rishon Thapa, covering Oct 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Rishon Thapa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rishon Thapa 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 | 2,075 | 2,075 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,105 | 2,105 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,856 | 1,856 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 22 | 14 | 25 | 36.1% |
| As White | 29 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 34.5% |
| As Black | 32 | 12 | 5 | 15 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rishon Thapa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rishon Thapa's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 55.2% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 37.9% | 31.8% |
| d4 | 2 | 6.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 55% of White games, 62.5% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Thapa usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …c6 (19% of these games) — Thapa usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Thapa usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 38% of White games, 31.8% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Thapa usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Thapa usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Thapa usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 52.4% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 5 | 23.8% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 14.3% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 71.4% |
Rishon Thapa's chess games
All 61 games by Rishon Thapa in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2022 - 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: 22 wins, 14 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A38 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Kh Islam | 2,186 | GM Zia Memorial | B06 |
| Jul 2025 | Choudhury Anata | 2,139 | GM Zia Memorial | B51 |
| Jun 2026 | Purusottam Chaulagain | 2,002 | Nepal Chess Championship 2026 | 26th National A | E71 |
| May 2026 | Purushottam Silwal | 1,982 | 6th Dolakha Open International Chess Tournament 2026 | Classical | B90 |
| Jun 2026 | Dhiren Rai | 1,969 | Nepal Chess Championship 2026 | 26th National A | B31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Asia Rapid U20 | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,457 |
| ch-Asia Blitz U20 | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,642 |
| ch-Asia U20 | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,605 |
| Nepal Chess Championship 2026 | 26th National A | 2026 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,032 |
| GM Zia Memorial | 2025 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,178 |
| 6th Dolakha Open International Chess Tournament 2026 | Classical | 2026 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,196 |
| 6th Dolakha Open International Chess Tournament 2026 | Rapid | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 1,926 |
| ch-NEP B | 2023 | 3 | 1 | 1,759 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rishon Thapa's chess games?
61 games by Rishon Thapa, from Oct 2022 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 Rishon Thapa has played.
What does Rishon Thapa play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Rishon Thapa opens with 1.e4 (55% of games), 1.Nf3 (38% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rishon Thapa answers 1...c5 (52% of games), 1...c6 (24% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Rishon Thapa play as White?
As White, Rishon Thapa's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 100.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rishon Thapa play as Black?
As Black, Rishon Thapa most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense: Lion System (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Rishon Thapa's FIDE rating?
Rishon Thapa is currently rated 2,075 in classical chess, 2,105 in rapid and 1,856 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,075 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Rishon Thapa played?
Our database contains 61 games by Rishon Thapa, covering Oct 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 14 draws, 25 losses (36.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rishon Thapa?
61 games by Rishon Thapa 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.