Prepare against Hari Madhavan N B
IM · India · World #2,970 classical · FIDE ID 25054309
Our database contains 167 games by Hari Madhavan N B, covering Mar 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Hari Madhavan N B's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hari Madhavan N B 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 | 2,340 | 2,425 | Sep 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,344 | 2,344 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,422 | 2,431 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 167 | 68 | 56 | 43 | 40.7% |
| As White | 79 | 29 | 30 | 20 | 36.7% |
| As Black | 88 | 39 | 26 | 23 | 44.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hari Madhavan N B's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hari Madhavan N B's side.
First moves as White (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 56 | 70.9% | 51.8% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 19.0% | 53.3% |
| e4 | 7 | 8.9% | 85.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 71% of White games, 51.8% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — B usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — B usually continues Nf3 (65.0% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — B usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 19% of White games, 53.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — B usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — B usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — B usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 30 | 65.2% | 61.7% |
| e5 | 11 | 23.9% | 54.5% |
| c6 | 4 | 8.7% | 87.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 21 | 91.3% | 64.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 8.7% | 25.0% |
Hari Madhavan N B's chess games
All 167 games by Hari Madhavan N B in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2011 - 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: 68 wins, 56 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 25 | 6/12/7 | 24.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Volodar Murzin | 2,678 | Titled Tue Early | D13 |
| Jul 2025 | Frederik Svane | 2,659 | Titled Tue Early | C55 |
| Mar 2026 | Murali Karthikeyan | 2,648 | ch-IND Blitz 2025-26 | C00 |
| May 2025 | Aleksandr Shimanov | 2,578 | Titled Tue Early | D10 |
| Aug 2024 | Mukhiddin Madaminov | 2,533 | 30th Abu Dhabi Masters | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 33 | 19.5 | 2,457 |
| Serbia Open | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,277 |
| RUDAR 23 GM | 2025 | 9 | 3 | 2,278 |
| 18th Paracin Open A | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,364 |
| RUDAR 22 GM | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,401 |
| RUDAR 21 GM | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,460 |
| DAV-Go Checkmate IM | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,318 |
| ch-IND Blitz 2025-26 | 2026 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,570 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hari Madhavan N B's chess games?
167 games by Hari Madhavan N B, from Mar 2011 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 Hari Madhavan N B has played.
What does Hari Madhavan N B play on the first move as White?
Across 79 games with White in our database, Hari Madhavan N B opens with 1.d4 (71% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hari Madhavan N B answers 1...e6 (65% of games), 1...e5 (24% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (91% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games).
What openings does Hari Madhavan N B play as White?
As White, Hari Madhavan N B's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (25 games, 24.0% win rate); Réti Opening (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 79 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hari Madhavan N B play as Black?
As Black, Hari Madhavan N B most often plays: Slav Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (8 games, 50.0% win rate); French Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 88 games.
What is Hari Madhavan N B's FIDE rating?
Hari Madhavan N B is currently rated 2,340 in classical chess, 2,344 in rapid and 2,422 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,425 (Sep 2023).
How many games has Hari Madhavan N B played?
Our database contains 167 games by Hari Madhavan N B, covering Mar 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 68 wins, 56 draws, 43 losses (40.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hari Madhavan N B?
167 games by Hari Madhavan N B 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.