Prepare against Harshit Ranjan Sahu
FM · India · World #1,946 classical · FIDE ID 25638815
When preparing against Harshit Ranjan Sahu, expect 1.e4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 70.4% over 27 games.
Our database contains 213 games by Harshit Ranjan Sahu, covering Jan 2016 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Harshit Ranjan Sahu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Harshit Ranjan Sahu 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 | 2,395 | 2,387 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,997 | 1,997 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,959 | 1,973 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 213 | 93 | 44 | 76 | 43.7% |
| As White | 105 | 52 | 25 | 28 | 49.5% |
| As Black | 108 | 41 | 19 | 48 | 38.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Harshit Ranjan Sahu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Harshit Ranjan Sahu's side.
First moves as White (105 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 94 | 89.5% | 60.1% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 9.5% | 70.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 60.1% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Sahu usually continues Nc3 (76.9% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Sahu usually continues Nf3 (40.6% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Sahu usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 10% of White games, 70.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Sahu usually continues g3 (70.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Sahu usually continues g3 (70.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 29 | 61.7% | 56.9% |
| e5 | 14 | 29.8% | 28.6% |
| g6 | 2 | 4.3% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 39 | 100.0% | 43.6% |
Harshit Ranjan Sahu's chess games
All 213 games by Harshit Ranjan Sahu in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 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: 93 wins, 44 draws, 76 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 27 | 19/4/4 | 70.4% |
| C44 | Italian Game | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 12 | 1/3/8 | 8.3% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| B54 | Sicilian | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A15 | English Opening | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Jakub Kosakowski | 2,550 | Titled Tue | B23 |
| Oct 2025 | Luca Jr Moroni | 2,544 | Titled Tue | B23 |
| Dec 2025 | Kaido Kulaots | 2,482 | 53rd Rilton Cup 2025-26 | B13 |
| Jun 2025 | Harshavardhan G B | 2,472 | Titled Tue Early | A05 |
| Jul 2025 | Michel Alejandro Diaz Perez | 2,459 | 25th Sant Marti Open | E92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 78 | 44 | 2,355 |
| 62nd ch-IND | 2025 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,281 |
| Kanizsa Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,411 |
| 6th elllobregat Open | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,201 |
| Budapest 1 Week Aug IMB | 2026 | 9 | 7 | 2,472 |
| FSIMA August 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,259 |
| 16th KIIT Cat A Open | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,090 |
| SixDays Budapest July IMC | 2026 | 9 | 7 | 2,456 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Harshit Ranjan Sahu's chess games?
213 games by Harshit Ranjan Sahu, from Jan 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 Ranjan Sahu has played.
What does Harshit Ranjan Sahu play on the first move as White?
Across 105 games with White in our database, Harshit Ranjan Sahu opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games), 1.Nc3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Harshit Ranjan Sahu answers 1...c5 (62% of games), 1...e5 (30% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Harshit Ranjan Sahu play as White?
As White, Harshit Ranjan Sahu's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (27 games, 70.4% win rate); Italian Game (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 12.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 105 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Harshit Ranjan Sahu play as Black?
As Black, Harshit Ranjan Sahu most often plays: King's Indian Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (12 games, 8.3% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (9 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 108 games.
What is Harshit Ranjan Sahu's FIDE rating?
Harshit Ranjan Sahu is currently rated 2,395 in classical chess, 1,997 in rapid and 1,959 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,387 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Harshit Ranjan Sahu played?
Our database contains 213 games by Harshit Ranjan Sahu, covering Jan 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 93 wins, 44 draws, 76 losses (43.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Harshit Ranjan Sahu?
213 games by Harshit Ranjan Sahu 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.