Prepare against Harley Greenberg
Canada · World #127,635 classical · FIDE ID 2614979
When preparing against Harley Greenberg, expect 1.d4 in 70% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (94%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Sveshnikov as Black, 26.9% over 26 games.
Our database contains 364 games by Harley Greenberg, covering May 2025 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Harley Greenberg's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Harley Greenberg 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 | 1,653 | 1,711 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 364 | 145 | 65 | 154 | 39.8% |
| As White | 181 | 81 | 34 | 66 | 44.8% |
| As Black | 183 | 64 | 31 | 88 | 35.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Harley Greenberg's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Harley Greenberg's side.
First moves as White (181 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 127 | 70.2% | 53.5% |
| e4 | 50 | 27.6% | 54.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.7% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 70% of White games, 53.5% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Greenberg usually continues c4 (49.1% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Greenberg usually continues c4 (57.4% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Greenberg usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 28% of White games, 54.0% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Greenberg usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Greenberg usually continues Nf3 (78.6% score)
- …d6 (12% of these games) — Greenberg usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 85 | 93.4% | 41.2% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 47 | 94.0% | 35.1% |
| g6 | 2 | 4.0% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
Harley Greenberg's chess games
All 364 games by Harley Greenberg in the Chess.ceo database (May 2025 - Jul 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: 145 wins, 65 draws, 154 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A55 | Indian Defense | 15 | 6/1/8 | 40.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| E01 | Catalan | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 26 | 7/7/12 | 26.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 24 | 9/6/9 | 37.5% |
| A36 | English Opening | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 4/1/7 | 33.3% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| A62 | Catalan | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2004 | Yamei Wang | 2,125 | Winnipeg Yanofsky Memorial | B25 |
| May 2003 | Waldemar Schulz | 2,039 | Albert Boxer Classic Open | D74 |
| Aug 2003 | Dale L. Gustafson | 2,023 | Winnipeg Yanofsky Memorial | E11 |
| Nov 2007 | Aron Kaptsan | 2,003 | Winnipeg Mike Shpan Memorial | B33 |
| May 2003 | Jay S. Khedkar | 1,997 | Albert Boxer Classic Open | D53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winnipeg TNT March Open | 2010 | 27 | 16 | 1,780 |
| Winnipeg Mike Shpan Memorial | 2010 | 26 | 12 | 1,716 |
| Winnipeg Yanofsky Memorial | 2008 | 24 | 8.5 | 1,866 |
| Winnipeg TNT June Open | 2010 | 23 | 10 | 1,619 |
| Winnipeg TNT April Open | 2011 | 22 | 11.5 | 1,550 |
| Winnipeg TNT May Open | 2010 | 18 | 12 | 1,763 |
| Winnipeg TNT September Open | 2010 | 16 | 6.5 | 1,686 |
| Albert Boxer Classic Open | 2009 | 14 | 8 | 1,895 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Jim Green (11 games)
Interactive opening tree from all 364 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Harley Greenberg's chess games?
364 games by Harley Greenberg, from May 2025 to Jul 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 Harley Greenberg has played.
What does Harley Greenberg play on the first move as White?
Across 181 games with White in our database, Harley Greenberg opens with 1.d4 (70% of games), 1.e4 (28% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Harley Greenberg answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Harley Greenberg play as White?
As White, Harley Greenberg's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Catalan (11 games, 18.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 181 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Harley Greenberg play as Black?
As Black, Harley Greenberg most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (26 games, 26.9% win rate); Sicilian (24 games, 37.5% win rate); English Opening (14 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 183 games.
What is Harley Greenberg's FIDE rating?
Harley Greenberg is currently rated 1,653 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,711 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Harley Greenberg played?
Our database contains 364 games by Harley Greenberg, covering May 2025 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 145 wins, 65 draws, 154 losses (39.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Harley Greenberg?
364 games by Harley Greenberg 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.