Prepare against Shanti Dhimal
NPL · World #120,743 classical · FIDE ID 12319805
When preparing against Shanti Dhimal, expect 1.e4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (30% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (38%).
Our database contains 38 games by Shanti Dhimal, covering May 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Shanti Dhimal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Shanti Dhimal 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 | 1,671 | 1,680 | May 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,668 | 1,677 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,734 | 1,734 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 12 | 2 | 24 | 31.6% |
| As White | 18 | 6 | 1 | 11 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 20 | 6 | 1 | 13 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Shanti Dhimal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Shanti Dhimal's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 88.9% | 34.4% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 34.4% score
- …e5 (56% of these games) — Dhimal usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (19% of these games) — Dhimal usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Dhimal usually continues Bc4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Dhimal usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 30.0% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 30.0% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 37.5% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Shanti Dhimal's chess games
All 38 games by Shanti Dhimal in the Chess.ceo database (May 2018 - 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: 12 wins, 2 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | King's Knight Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C20 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A45 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2020 | Laet Nandar Su | 1,552 | Online Olym Div4 A | D00 |
| Apr 2023 | Sindira Joshi | 1,489 | ch-NEP w | B01 |
| Feb 2023 | Khusbu Thapa | 1,468 | ch-NEP B w | A01 |
| Apr 2023 | Binita Kapali | 1,463 | ch-NEP w | C20 |
| Apr 2023 | Marshal Tamang | 1,390 | ch-NEP w | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NEP w | 2023 | 8 | 5 | 1,513 |
| 6th SCO Int Team 2024-25 | 2025 | 6 | 0.5 | 1,820 |
| ch-South Asia Council w | 2023 | 6 | 2 | 1,593 |
| ch-NEP B w | 2023 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,375 |
| Olympiad Women-44 | 2022 | 5 | 0 | 1,285 |
| 3rd National Rapid & 2nd National Blitz Chess Championship Nepal - 2026 | Rapid | 2026 | 3 | 2 | 1,843 |
| NEP Oly Qual w | 2022 | 2 | 0 | 1,116 |
| Online Olym Div4 A | 2020 | 2 | 1 | 1,532 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Shanti Dhimal's chess games?
38 games by Shanti Dhimal, from May 2018 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 Shanti Dhimal has played.
What does Shanti Dhimal play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Shanti Dhimal opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games), 1.g3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Shanti Dhimal answers 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...e6 (30% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...c6 (25% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games).
What openings does Shanti Dhimal play as White?
As White, Shanti Dhimal's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Shanti Dhimal play as Black?
As Black, Shanti Dhimal most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Shanti Dhimal's FIDE rating?
Shanti Dhimal is currently rated 1,671 in classical chess, 1,668 in rapid and 1,734 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,680 (May 2024).
How many games has Shanti Dhimal played?
Our database contains 38 games by Shanti Dhimal, covering May 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 2 draws, 24 losses (31.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Shanti Dhimal?
38 games by Shanti Dhimal 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.