Prepare against Harshavardhan G B
IM · India · World #614 classical · FIDE ID 25059009
When preparing against Harshavardhan G B, expect 1.d4 in 52% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Bogo-Indian Defense as Black, 29.4% over 34 games.
Our database contains 2,816 games by Harshavardhan G B, covering Mar 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Harshavardhan G B's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Harshavardhan G 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 | 2,496 | 2,508 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,315 | 2,336 | Sep 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,373 | 2,373 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,816 | 1,461 | 468 | 887 | 51.9% |
| As White | 1,411 | 773 | 235 | 403 | 54.8% |
| As Black | 1,405 | 688 | 233 | 484 | 49.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Harshavardhan G B's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Harshavardhan G B's side.
First moves as White (1,411 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 733 | 51.9% | 61.7% |
| e4 | 533 | 37.8% | 64.5% |
| Nf3 | 106 | 7.5% | 67.9% |
| b3 | 17 | 1.2% | 47.1% |
| f4 | 13 | 0.9% | 69.2% |
| c4 | 7 | 0.5% | 42.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 52% of White games, 61.7% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — B usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — B usually continues c4 (67.1% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — B usually continues c4 (47.4% score)
- 1.e4 — 38% of White games, 64.5% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — B usually continues Nf3 (60.8% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — B usually continues Nc3 (71.3% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — B usually continues d4 (68.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (615 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 370 | 60.2% | 64.9% |
| c5 | 157 | 25.5% | 62.1% |
| e6 | 63 | 10.2% | 53.2% |
| c6 | 24 | 3.9% | 56.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (497 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 398 | 80.1% | 53.0% |
| d5 | 90 | 18.1% | 61.1% |
| e6 | 4 | 0.8% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 3 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Harshavardhan G B's chess games
All 2,816 games by Harshavardhan G 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: 1,461 wins, 468 draws, 887 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 118 | 63/21/34 | 53.4% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 86 | 46/14/26 | 53.5% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 84 | 46/9/29 | 54.8% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 82 | 42/14/26 | 51.2% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 56 | 27/10/19 | 48.2% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 48 | 32/4/12 | 66.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 48 | 23/9/16 | 47.9% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 42 | 25/7/10 | 59.5% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 39 | 23/2/14 | 59.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 37 | 20/7/10 | 54.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B67 | Sicilian | 102 | 50/20/32 | 49.0% |
| C72 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 98 | 71/11/16 | 72.4% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 80 | 41/10/29 | 51.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 78 | 40/4/34 | 51.3% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 53 | 22/9/22 | 41.5% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 44 | 23/8/13 | 52.3% |
| D02 | London System | 43 | 28/4/11 | 65.1% |
| A13 | English Opening | 41 | 19/9/13 | 46.3% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 39 | 15/8/16 | 38.5% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 34 | 10/8/16 | 29.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2024 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2,788 | Titled Tue Early | B50 |
| Aug 2023 | Levon Aronian | 2,742 | Titled Tue Late | E90 |
| Nov 2023 | Alexander Grischuk | 2,732 | Titled Tue Early | D51 |
| Nov 2025 | Vladimir Fedoseev | 2,717 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | E20 |
| Sep 2023 | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | 2,716 | Titled Tue Early | A77 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 1,646 | 1,012 | 2,442 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 40 | 24.5 | 2,478 |
| ch-Asia U20 | 2023 | 26 | 19 | 2,342 |
| Titled Arena Mar 6th | 2021 | 26 | 13.5 | 2,320 |
| Abu Dhabi Masters Online | 2025 | 20 | 12.5 | 2,469 |
| World Blitz 2025 | 2025 | 19 | 8.5 | 2,483 |
| Budapest FS06 GM | 2023 | 19 | 9.5 | 2,393 |
| Titled Arena Apr 3rd | 2021 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,316 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Rasmus Svane (14 games) · Gata Kamsky (13 games) · Shamsiddin Vokhidov (13 games) · Renato Terry (11 games) · Alexey Sarana (11 games) · David Paravyan (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Harshavardhan G B's chess games?
2,816 games by Harshavardhan G 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 Harshavardhan G B has played.
What does Harshavardhan G B play on the first move as White?
Across 1,411 games with White in our database, Harshavardhan G B opens with 1.d4 (52% of games), 1.e4 (38% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Harshavardhan G B answers 1...e5 (60% of games), 1...c5 (26% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Harshavardhan G B play as White?
As White, Harshavardhan G B's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (118 games, 53.4% win rate); Slav Defense (86 games, 53.5% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation (84 games, 54.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,411 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Harshavardhan G B play as Black?
As Black, Harshavardhan G B most often plays: Sicilian (102 games, 49.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred (98 games, 72.4% win rate); Italian Game (80 games, 51.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,405 games.
What is Harshavardhan G B's FIDE rating?
Harshavardhan G B is currently rated 2,496 in classical chess, 2,315 in rapid and 2,373 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,508 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Harshavardhan G B played?
Our database contains 2,816 games by Harshavardhan G B, covering Mar 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 1,461 wins, 468 draws, 887 losses (51.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Harshavardhan G B?
2,816 games by Harshavardhan G 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.