UNITED STATES
                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             Washington, D.C. 20549

                                   FORM 12b-25
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                          NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING            SEC FILE NUMBER
                                                                      0-7261
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                                                                  CUSIP NUMBER
                                                                   159420 20 7
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(Check One): [ ]Form 10-K [ ]Form 20-F [ ]Form 11-K [X]Form 10-Q [ ]Form N-SAR


     For Period Ended: September 30, 2002

     [   ] Transition Report on Form 10-K
     [   ] Transition Report on Form 20-F
     [   ] Transition Report on Form 11-K
     [   ] Transition Report on Form 10-Q
     [   ] Transition Report on Form N-SAR

     For the Transition Period Ended:
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Nothing in this Form shall be construed to imply that the Commission has
verified any information contained herein.
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If the notification relates to a portion of the filing checked above, identify
the Item(s) to which the notification relates: Not Applicable


PART I--REGISTRANT INFORMATION

Chaparral Resources, Inc.
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Full Name of Registrant


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Former Name if Applicable

16945 Northchase Drive, Suite 1620
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Address of Principal Executive Office (Street and Number)

Houston, TX  77060
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City, State and Zip Code




PART II--RULES 12b-25 (b) AND (c)

If the subject report could not be filed without unreasonable effort or expense
and the registrant seeks relief pursuant to Rule 12b-25(b), the following should
be completed. (Check box if appropriate)

   | (a)  The reasons described in reasonable detail in Part III of this form
   |      could not be eliminated without unreasonable effort or expense;
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   | (b)  The subject annual report, semi-annual report, transition report on
   |      Form 10-K, Form 20-F, 11-K or Form N-SAR, or portion thereof will be
/X/|      filed on or before the fifteenth calendar day following the prescribed
   |      due date; or the subject quarterly report or transition report on Form
   |      10-Q, or portion thereof will be filed on or before the fifth calendar
   |      day following the prescribed due date; and
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   | (c)  The accountant's statement or other exhibit required by Rule 12b-25(c)
   |      has been attached if applicable.

PART III--NARRATIVE

State below in reasonable detail the reasons why Forms 10-K, 20-F, 11-K, 10-Q,
N-SAR, or the transition report or portion thereof, could not be filed within
the prescribed period.

See attached.

PART IV--OTHER INFORMATION

(1)  Name and telephone number of person to contact in regard to this
     notification

     Miguel C. Soto                  281                      877-7100
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       (Name)                    (Area Code)             (Telephone Number)

(2)  Have all other periodic reports required under Section 13 or 15(d) of the
     Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or Section 30 of the Investment Company Act
     of 1940 during the preceding 12 months or for such shorter period that the
     registrant was required to file such report(s) been filed? If the answer is
     no, identify report(s).
                                                                  [X] Yes [ ] No
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(3)  Is it anticipated that any significant change in results of operations from
     the corresponding period for the last fiscal year will be reflected by the
     earnings statements to be included in the subject report or portion
     thereof?
                                                                  [X] Yes [ ] No


     If so, attach an explanation of the anticipated change, both narratively
     and quantitatively, and, if appropriate, state the reasons why a reasonable
     estimate of the results cannot be made.

     See attached.


                            Chaparral Resources, Inc.
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                  (Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)


has caused this notification to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned
thereunto duly authorized.



Date:  November 15, 2002               By: /s/ Richard J. Moore
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                                       Richard J. Moore, Chief Financial Officer



INSTRUCTION: The form may be signed by an executive officer of the registrant or
by any other duly authorized representative. The name and title of the person
signing the form shall be typed or printed beneath the signature. If the
statement is signed on behalf of the registrant by an authorized representative
(other than an executive officer), evidence of the representative's authority to
sign on behalf of the registrant shall be filed with the form.




                         ATTACHMENT PAGE TO FORM 12b-25
                            CHAPARRAL RESOURCES, INC.


PART III - NARRATIVE

     As of September 30, 2002, Registrant owns an interest in oil and gas
properties in a foreign country through a subsidiary, which has a 60% interest
in a foreign entity that owns the interest in the oil and gas properties. The
Registrant has been advised that delays have been encountered in obtaining
certain information that may affect the completion of the financial information
for such entities. Therefore, the Registrant is unable to obtain all of the
required financial information for the nine months ended September 30, 2002, in
order for the Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q to be filed within the
prescribed time period.

PART IV - OTHER INFORMATION

     (3) Registrant will report net income between $2.1 million and $2.2 million
for the three months ended September 30, 2002, compared to a net loss of $5.77
million for the three months ended September 30, 2001. The Registrant's net
income for the current period is primarily due to lower financing costs on its
debt obligations and improved operational results from the Karakuduk Field. In
May 2002, the Registrant increased its ownership stake in its foreign joint
venture from 50% to 60%, establishing a majority controlling interest in the
project. Therefore, the Registrant's financial statements have been consolidated
with the foreign joint venture's operations on a retroactive basis to January 1,
2002. The Registrant previously accounted for its 50% investment in the foreign
joint venture using the equity method of accounting, which is reflected in the
Registrant's financial statements for periods prior to 2002.