Prepare against Harsh Suresh
IM · India · World #931 classical · FIDE ID 45018464
When preparing against Harsh Suresh, expect 1.e4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (31% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (44%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as Black, 39.1% over 23 games.
Our database contains 442 games by Harsh Suresh, covering Nov 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Harsh Suresh's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Harsh Suresh 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 | 2,459 | 2,459 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,369 | 2,369 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,193 | 2,227 | Apr 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 442 | 226 | 119 | 97 | 51.1% |
| As White | 222 | 129 | 64 | 29 | 58.1% |
| As Black | 220 | 97 | 55 | 68 | 44.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Harsh Suresh's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Harsh Suresh's side.
First moves as White (222 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 130 | 58.6% | 73.5% |
| b3 | 66 | 29.7% | 70.5% |
| a3 | 13 | 5.9% | 65.4% |
| c4 | 7 | 3.2% | 78.6% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 1.8% | 87.5% |
| d4 | 2 | 0.9% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 59% of White games, 73.5% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Suresh usually continues Nf3 (66.2% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Suresh usually continues Nf3 (72.2% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Suresh usually continues d4 (84.4% score)
- 1.b3 — 30% of White games, 70.5% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Suresh usually continues Bb2 (70.5% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Suresh usually continues Bb2 (57.9% score)
- …Nf6 (23% of these games) — Suresh usually continues Bb2 (73.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 28 | 31.1% | 69.6% |
| e5 | 20 | 22.2% | 47.5% |
| c5 | 14 | 15.6% | 53.6% |
| d6 | 9 | 10.0% | 61.1% |
| b6 | 5 | 5.6% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 4.4% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 31 | 43.7% | 53.2% |
| a6 | 16 | 22.5% | 59.4% |
| g6 | 10 | 14.1% | 65.0% |
| b6 | 5 | 7.0% | 80.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 5.6% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
Harsh Suresh's chess games
All 442 games by Harsh Suresh in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2014 - 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: 226 wins, 119 draws, 97 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 66 | 42/9/15 | 63.6% |
| B54 | Sicilian | 21 | 9/9/3 | 42.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 10/2/2 | 71.4% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 8 | 6/2/0 | 75.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 7 | 6/1/0 | 85.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 43 | 26/4/13 | 60.5% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 23 | 9/4/10 | 39.1% |
| C00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 17 | 8/3/6 | 47.1% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 10 | 3/6/1 | 30.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| A40 | English Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | Fabiano Caruana | 2,803 | Titled Tue Early | A01 |
| Jan 2025 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2,802 | Titled Tue Early | A01 |
| Aug 2025 | Alexey Sarana | 2,691 | Abu Dhabi Masters Online | A01 |
| Aug 2026 | Matthias Bluebaum | 2,689 | 2nd 3-0 Thu 20th Aug 2026 | A01 |
| Aug 2025 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 2,673 | Abu Dhabi Masters Online | A01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 168 | 112.5 | 2,474 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 20th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,413 |
| Abu Dhabi Masters Online | 2025 | 11 | 7 | 2,639 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,611 |
| World Youth Open U18 2024 | 2024 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,357 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 20th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,285 |
| 2nd Namma Bengaluru Open | 2025 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,389 |
| 4th Gujarat Open 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,467 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Harsh Suresh's chess games?
442 games by Harsh Suresh, from Nov 2014 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 Harsh Suresh has played.
What does Harsh Suresh play on the first move as White?
Across 222 games with White in our database, Harsh Suresh opens with 1.e4 (59% of games), 1.b3 (30% of games), 1.a3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Harsh Suresh answers 1...g6 (31% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games), 1...c5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (44% of games), 1...a6 (23% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games).
What openings does Harsh Suresh play as White?
As White, Harsh Suresh's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (66 games, 63.6% win rate); Sicilian (21 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (14 games, 71.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 222 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Harsh Suresh play as Black?
As Black, Harsh Suresh most often plays: Modern Defense (43 games, 60.5% win rate); Réti Opening (23 games, 39.1% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (17 games, 47.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 220 games.
What is Harsh Suresh's FIDE rating?
Harsh Suresh is currently rated 2,459 in classical chess, 2,369 in rapid and 2,193 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,459 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Harsh Suresh played?
Our database contains 442 games by Harsh Suresh, covering Nov 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 226 wins, 119 draws, 97 losses (51.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Harsh Suresh?
442 games by Harsh Suresh 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.