Prepare against Harshad S
IM · India · World #1,968 classical · FIDE ID 46616551
When preparing against Harshad S, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (93%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as White, 31.3% over 16 games.
Our database contains 184 games by Harshad S, covering Mar 2014 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Harshad S's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Harshad S 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 | 2,386 | 2,388 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,100 | 2,202 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,267 | 2,308 | Dec 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 184 | 54 | 73 | 57 | 29.3% |
| As White | 99 | 40 | 32 | 27 | 40.4% |
| As Black | 85 | 14 | 41 | 30 | 16.5% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2013-2026): 1,622 rated games against 1,267 different opponents, across 182 events in 13 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,081 | 535 | 303 | 243 | 49.5% | 1,749 | 1,844 | 26 |
| Rapid | 232 | 170 | 35 | 27 | 73.3% | 1,734 | 1,969 | 18 |
| Blitz | 111 | 67 | 17 | 27 | 60.4% | 1,960 | 2,102 | 17 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 530 | 105 | 179 | 246 | 19.8% |
| Against lower-rated | 980 | 692 | 218 | 70 | 70.6% |
Wins over titled players: 19 vs GM · 53 vs IM · 77 vs FM · 26 vs CM · 7 vs WGM · 6 vs WIM · 10 vs WFM · 4 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
18 tournament wins from 176 events, 6 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 45 | 31 | 9 | 5 | 1,882 | 2,109 |
| 2025 | 54 | 33 | 11 | 10 | 1,939 | 2,105 |
| 2024 | 146 | 80 | 48 | 18 | 2,030 | 2,196 |
| 2023 | 257 | 145 | 70 | 42 | 1,953 | 2,104 |
| 2022 | 196 | 111 | 46 | 39 | 1,906 | 2,044 |
| 2021 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 1,533 | 1,800 |
| 2020 | 26 | 13 | 11 | 2 | 1,835 | 1,995 |
| 2019 | 190 | 103 | 49 | 38 | 1,908 | 2,044 |
| 2018 | 184 | 99 | 44 | 41 | 1,723 | 1,849 |
| 2017 | 148 | 79 | 43 | 26 | 1,541 | 1,674 |
| 2016 | 124 | 66 | 26 | 32 | 1,454 | 1,544 |
| 2015 | 112 | 54 | 21 | 37 | 1,395 | 1,404 |
| 2014 | 111 | 55 | 20 | 36 | 1,421 | 1,426 |
| 2013 | 20 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 1,633 | 1,233 |
Where Harshad S has played
India (142) · Spain (16) · United Arab Emirates (4) · Indonesia (3) · Maldives (3) · Romania (3) · Serbia (3) · Sweden (2) · Vietnam (2) · Azerbaijan (1) · Bangladesh (1) · Greece (1) · Italy (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Harshad S's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Harshad S's side.
First moves as White (99 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 99 | 100.0% | 56.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 56.6% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — S usually continues Nf3 (62.8% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — S usually continues Nf3 (52.3% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — S usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 31 | 77.5% | 43.5% |
| e5 | 7 | 17.5% | 42.9% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 27 | 93.1% | 35.2% |
| f5 | 2 | 6.9% | 50.0% |
Harshad S's chess games
All 184 games by Harshad S in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2014 - Oct 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: 54 wins, 73 draws, 57 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian | 22 | 11/6/5 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 5/7/4 | 31.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| E04 | Catalan | 10 | 1/3/6 | 10.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 6 | 0/5/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/5/1 | 0.0% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| E51 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| E35 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2019 | Sayantan Das | 2,440 | 57th ch-IND | C01 |
| Dec 2022 | Mahel Boyer | 2,434 | 9th Sitges Sunway Open | B90 |
| Jan 2026 | Vladimir Burmakin | 2,428 | 42nd Tamil Nadu IM | B01 |
| Jun 2023 | Azer Mirzoev | 2,416 | 2nd Maharashtra Open | E03 |
| Jul 2023 | Tommy Wen | 2,406 | Belgrade Serbia Open | B41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31st Abu Dhabi Masters | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,337 |
| 42nd Tamil Nadu IM | 2026 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,464 |
| chT-BAN | 2022 | 8 | 3 | 2,313 |
| 21st Barcelona Sant Marti Open | 2019 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,146 |
| 50th Rilton Cup | 2023 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,281 |
| Wch U18 | 2023 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,193 |
| 1st Tamil Nadu IM | 2023 | 7 | 5 | 2,419 |
| 3rd Maharashtra GM Open | 2025 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,379 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Harshad S's chess games?
184 games by Harshad S, from Mar 2014 to Oct 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 Harshad S has played.
What does Harshad S play on the first move as White?
Across 99 games with White in our database, Harshad S opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Harshad S answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games), 1...Nc6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...f5 (7% of games).
What openings does Harshad S play as White?
As White, Harshad S's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (22 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 99 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Harshad S play as Black?
As Black, Harshad S most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Catalan (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 85 games.
What is Harshad S's FIDE rating?
Harshad S is currently rated 2,386 in classical chess, 2,100 in rapid and 2,267 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,388 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Harshad S played?
Our database contains 184 games by Harshad S, covering Mar 2014 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 54 wins, 73 draws, 57 losses (29.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Harshad S?
184 games by Harshad S 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.