Prepare against Neeraj Harish
CM · United States · World #8,240 classical · FIDE ID 30958130
Our database contains 1,739 games by Neeraj Harish, covering Feb 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Neeraj Harish's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Neeraj Harish 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 | 2,201 | 2,231 | Jun 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,120 | 2,175 | Jul 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,070 | 2,161 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,739 | 531 | 191 | 1,017 | 30.5% |
| As White | 867 | 288 | 81 | 498 | 33.2% |
| As Black | 872 | 243 | 110 | 519 | 27.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Neeraj Harish's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Neeraj Harish's side.
First moves as White (850 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 524 | 61.6% | 37.6% |
| c4 | 267 | 31.4% | 37.8% |
| d4 | 54 | 6.4% | 40.7% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 62% of White games, 37.6% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Harish usually continues Nf3 (37.6% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Harish usually continues Nf3 (35.9% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Harish usually continues d4 (44.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 31% of White games, 37.8% score
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Harish usually continues Nf3 (42.4% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Harish usually continues g3 (43.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Harish usually continues Nf3 (40.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (409 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 212 | 51.8% | 31.6% |
| c6 | 126 | 30.8% | 37.3% |
| e5 | 71 | 17.4% | 47.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (272 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 147 | 54.0% | 28.6% |
| Nf6 | 125 | 46.0% | 40.0% |
Neeraj Harish's chess games
All 1,739 games by Neeraj Harish in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2019 - 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: 531 wins, 191 draws, 1,017 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | English Opening | 95 | 33/5/57 | 34.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 74 | 28/7/39 | 37.8% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 62 | 16/8/38 | 25.8% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 54 | 23/6/25 | 42.6% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 51 | 19/1/31 | 37.3% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 34 | 14/6/14 | 41.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 33 | 11/1/21 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 33 | 9/3/21 | 27.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 32 | 9/5/18 | 28.1% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 31 | 8/4/19 | 25.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 68 | 12/9/47 | 17.6% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 59 | 14/2/43 | 23.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 48 | 10/9/29 | 20.8% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 46 | 11/6/29 | 23.9% |
| A13 | English Opening | 42 | 11/5/26 | 26.2% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 38 | 7/5/26 | 18.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 35 | 7/5/23 | 20.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 35 | 10/3/22 | 28.6% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 33 | 12/6/15 | 36.4% |
| D02 | London System | 32 | 10/2/20 | 31.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2023 | Jan-Christian Schroeder | 2,559 | Titled Tue Late | B90 |
| Nov 2023 | Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian | 2,559 | Titled Tue Late | D35 |
| Mar 2026 | Yihan Meng | 2,502 | 3rd 3-0 Thursday | A01 |
| Nov 2023 | Oskar Wieczorek | 2,491 | Titled Tue Late | B30 |
| Mar 2023 | Diego Rafael Di Berardino | 2,476 | Titled Tue Late | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 1,274 | 428.5 | 2,042 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 55 | 22.5 | 2,160 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 44 | 16.5 | 2,022 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2025 | 27 | 16.5 | 2,342 |
| Fagernes GM Swiss Aut | 2025 | 18 | 9 | 2,281 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 28th May 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,059 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 4th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4 | 2,087 |
| 59th Biel Blitz Open 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,189 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Marcel Winkels (12 games) · Katharina Reinecke (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Neeraj Harish's chess games?
1,739 games by Neeraj Harish, from Feb 2019 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 Neeraj Harish has played.
What does Neeraj Harish play on the first move as White?
Across 850 games with White in our database, Neeraj Harish opens with 1.e4 (62% of games), 1.c4 (31% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Neeraj Harish answers 1...c5 (52% of games), 1...c6 (31% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (54% of games), 1...Nf6 (46% of games).
What openings does Neeraj Harish play as White?
As White, Neeraj Harish's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (95 games, 34.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (74 games, 37.8% win rate); Sicilian (62 games, 25.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 867 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Neeraj Harish play as Black?
As Black, Neeraj Harish most often plays: Indian Defense (68 games, 17.6% win rate); Slav Defense (59 games, 23.7% win rate); Sicilian (48 games, 20.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 872 games.
What is Neeraj Harish's FIDE rating?
Neeraj Harish is currently rated 2,201 in classical chess, 2,120 in rapid and 2,070 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,231 (Jun 2023).
How many games has Neeraj Harish played?
Our database contains 1,739 games by Neeraj Harish, covering Feb 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 531 wins, 191 draws, 1,017 losses (30.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Neeraj Harish?
1,739 games by Neeraj Harish 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.