Prepare against Sajin Maharjan
CM · NPL · World #40,710 classical · FIDE ID 12301906
Our database contains 66 games by Sajin Maharjan, covering Nov 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sajin Maharjan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sajin Maharjan 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 | 1,932 | 2,047 | Jan 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,070 | 2,070 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,988 | 2,003 | Feb 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 28 | 10 | 28 | 42.4% |
| As White | 35 | 15 | 4 | 16 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 31 | 13 | 6 | 12 | 41.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sajin Maharjan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sajin Maharjan's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 32 | 91.4% | 46.9% |
| d4 | 3 | 8.6% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 46.9% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Maharjan usually continues Nc3 (30.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Maharjan usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Maharjan usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 66.7% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Maharjan usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Maharjan usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 88.2% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 11.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 66.7% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
Sajin Maharjan's chess games
All 66 games by Sajin Maharjan in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 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: 28 wins, 10 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 4/1/9 | 28.6% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E16 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2016 | Joseph Gauci | 2,151 | Olympiad-42 | B80 |
| Sep 2016 | Yongjoon Chon | 2,025 | Olympiad-42 | B23 |
| Sep 2016 | Paul Wojciechowski | 1,992 | Olympiad-42 | B35 |
| Aug 2014 | Taher Al Khateeb | 1,972 | Olympiad-41 | D05 |
| Jul 2019 | Hsuan-Ming Hsu | 1,939 | ch-Asia Cities | B27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budha Bhandari Memorial | 2019 | 18 | 12 | 1,861 |
| ch-NEP B | 2023 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,815 |
| Olympiad-42 | 2016 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,095 |
| ch-Asia Cities | 2019 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,959 |
| Olympiad-41 | 2014 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,087 |
| Liwali Bhaktapur Cup | 2021 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,944 |
| ch-Hetauda Metropolitan U21 | 2021 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,883 |
| NEP Oly Qual | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1,529 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sajin Maharjan's chess games?
66 games by Sajin Maharjan, from Nov 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 Sajin Maharjan has played.
What does Sajin Maharjan play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Sajin Maharjan opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sajin Maharjan answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games).
What openings does Sajin Maharjan play as White?
As White, Sajin Maharjan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Scotch Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sajin Maharjan play as Black?
As Black, Sajin Maharjan most often plays: Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Sajin Maharjan's FIDE rating?
Sajin Maharjan is currently rated 1,932 in classical chess, 2,070 in rapid and 1,988 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,047 (Jan 2017).
How many games has Sajin Maharjan played?
Our database contains 66 games by Sajin Maharjan, covering Nov 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 10 draws, 28 losses (42.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sajin Maharjan?
66 games by Sajin Maharjan 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.