Prepare against Emma Harkai
Hungary · World #31,037 classical · FIDE ID 792420
Our database contains 52 games by Emma Harkai, covering Aug 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Emma Harkai's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Emma Harkai 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 | 1,979 | 2,014 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,741 | 1,809 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 14 | 16 | 21 | 26.9% |
| As White | 26 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 23.1% |
| As Black | 26 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 30.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Emma Harkai's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Emma Harkai's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 100.0% | 40.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 40.4% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Harkai usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Harkai usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Harkai usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 69.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 30.8% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Emma Harkai's chess games
All 52 games by Emma Harkai in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 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: 14 wins, 16 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 3 | 1/1/0 | 33.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Lili Toth | 2,105 | Hungarian Junior Championship 2026 | Girls | B12 |
| Jan 2026 | Beata Biro | 2,073 | Hungarian Junior Championship 2026 | Girls | D02 |
| Jan 2026 | Nora Ferenczy | 1,959 | Hungarian Junior Championship 2026 | Girls | B23 |
| Dec 2023 | Zoltan Neszmenyi | 1,915 | chT2-HUN Erkel 2324 | C54 |
| Jun 2023 | Davaadembere Nandin Erdene | 1,911 | ch-HUN U16/18 Girls | C47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hungarian Junior Championship 2026 | Girls | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,967 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 2223 | 2023 | 8 | 4 | 1,759 |
| ch-HUN U14 Girls | 2020 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,693 |
| ch-HUN U16/18 Girls | 2023 | 6 | 3 | 1,804 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 2122 | 2022 | 5 | 2 | 1,699 |
| ch-HUN U20 | 2024 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,904 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 2324 | 2024 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,887 |
| ch-HUN U20 Girls | 2023 | 4 | 1 | 1,568 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Emma Harkai's chess games?
52 games by Emma Harkai, from Aug 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 Emma Harkai has played.
What does Emma Harkai play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Emma Harkai opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Emma Harkai answers 1...e5 (69% of games), 1...e6 (31% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Emma Harkai play as White?
As White, Emma Harkai's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Emma Harkai play as Black?
As Black, Emma Harkai most often plays: English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Emma Harkai's FIDE rating?
Emma Harkai is currently rated 1,979 in classical chess, 1,741 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,014 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Emma Harkai played?
Our database contains 52 games by Emma Harkai, covering Aug 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 16 draws, 21 losses (26.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Emma Harkai?
52 games by Emma Harkai 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.