Prepare against Haran Rasalingam
United Kingdom · World #16,754 classical · FIDE ID 451959
When preparing against Haran Rasalingam, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 40 games by Haran Rasalingam, covering Jun 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Haran Rasalingam's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Haran Rasalingam 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 | 2,087 | 2,087 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,851 | 1,851 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 19 | 10 | 11 | 47.5% |
| As White | 24 | 11 | 6 | 7 | 45.8% |
| As Black | 16 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Haran Rasalingam's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Haran Rasalingam's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 100.0% | 58.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 58.3% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Rasalingam usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (21% of these games) — Rasalingam usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Rasalingam usually continues b3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 4 | 50.0% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 4 | 50.0% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 50.0% | 66.7% |
| f5 | 2 | 33.3% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Haran Rasalingam's chess games
All 40 games by Haran Rasalingam in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2016 - 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: 19 wins, 10 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C32 | King's Gambit | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A50 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B60 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D03 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | Claudiu Andrei Zetocha | 2,278 | chT-EU Seniors 50 | B06 |
| Aug 2026 | Neil H Bradbury | 2,164 | 2026 British Chess Championships: Over 50 | A50 |
| Jul 2023 | Jan Nordenbaek | 2,162 | chT-EU Seniors 50 | B89 |
| Jul 2023 | Alastair F White | 2,051 | chT-EU Seniors 50 | A81 |
| Aug 2026 | Natasha K Regan | 2,041 | 2026 British Chess Championships: Over 50 | A28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-EU Seniors 50 | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,045 |
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2024 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,141 |
| 2026 British Chess Championships: Over 50 | 2026 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,162 |
| chT2-BCF S5 (4NCL) online | 2022 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,768 |
| 4th 4NCL Online Open | 2021 | 5 | 3 | 1,670 |
| World Senior Teams +50 | 2026 | 3 | 1 | 2,202 |
| 4NCL Div 2 2025-26 | 2025 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,069 |
| chT-BCF S5 (4NCL) Final Online | 2022 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,297 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Haran Rasalingam's chess games?
40 games by Haran Rasalingam, from Jun 2016 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 Haran Rasalingam has played.
What does Haran Rasalingam play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Haran Rasalingam opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Haran Rasalingam answers 1...e6 (50% of games), 1...c5 (50% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...f5 (33% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games).
What openings does Haran Rasalingam play as White?
As White, Haran Rasalingam's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Snyder Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Haran Rasalingam play as Black?
As Black, Haran Rasalingam most often plays: Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Haran Rasalingam's FIDE rating?
Haran Rasalingam is currently rated 2,087 in classical chess, 1,851 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,087 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Haran Rasalingam played?
Our database contains 40 games by Haran Rasalingam, covering Jun 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 10 draws, 11 losses (47.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Haran Rasalingam?
40 games by Haran Rasalingam 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.