Prepare against Harshit Amarnani
India · World #29,471 classical · FIDE ID 45047553
When preparing against Harshit Amarnani, expect 1.e4 in 58% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (90%).
Our database contains 55 games by Harshit Amarnani, covering May 2016 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Harshit Amarnani's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Harshit Amarnani 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 | 1,990 | 2,143 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,903 | 1,933 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,840 | 1,914 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 11 | 21 | 23 | 20.0% |
| As White | 26 | 5 | 11 | 10 | 19.2% |
| As Black | 29 | 6 | 10 | 13 | 20.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Harshit Amarnani's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Harshit Amarnani's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 57.7% | 33.3% |
| d4 | 11 | 42.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 58% of White games, 33.3% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Amarnani usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Amarnani usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Amarnani usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 42% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (82% of these games) — Amarnani usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Amarnani usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 100.0% | 54.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 90.0% | 38.9% |
| d5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Harshit Amarnani's chess games
All 55 games by Harshit Amarnani in the Chess.ceo database (May 2016 - Sep 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: 11 wins, 21 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E28 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Aakanksha Hagawane | 2,213 | Isola del Sole Open | C55 |
| Jul 2025 | Waldemar Gacek | 2,052 | Najdorf Mem Open A | A09 |
| Jul 2025 | Borys Witczak | 2,037 | Najdorf Mem Open A | B51 |
| Jan 2026 | Nguyen Thanh Thuy Tien | 1,982 | 10th Hanoi Chess IM | B76 |
| Dec 2025 | Sam Marin | 1,958 | Hong Kong Open 2025 | B76 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Najdorf Mem Open A | 2025 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,865 |
| 11th Ideon Andron Op 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,135 |
| Hong Kong Open 2025 | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 1,830 |
| 10th Hanoi Chess IM | 2026 | 6 | 1 | 1,965 |
| 19th Kalamaria International 2026 | Group A | 2026 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,078 |
| 10th Hanoi Chess IM 2026 | 2025 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,961 |
| 19th Kalamaria Open 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,119 |
| Isola del Sole Open | 2025 | 2 | 1 | 2,249 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Harshit Amarnani's chess games?
55 games by Harshit Amarnani, from May 2016 to Sep 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 Harshit Amarnani has played.
What does Harshit Amarnani play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Harshit Amarnani opens with 1.e4 (58% of games), 1.d4 (42% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Harshit Amarnani answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Harshit Amarnani play as White?
As White, Harshit Amarnani's most-played openings in our database are: London System (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Harshit Amarnani play as Black?
As Black, Harshit Amarnani most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (4 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Harshit Amarnani's FIDE rating?
Harshit Amarnani is currently rated 1,990 in classical chess, 1,903 in rapid and 1,840 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,143 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Harshit Amarnani played?
Our database contains 55 games by Harshit Amarnani, covering May 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 21 draws, 23 losses (20.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Harshit Amarnani?
55 games by Harshit Amarnani 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.