Prepare against Harshit Ranjan Sahu
FM · India · World #3,429 classical · FIDE ID 25638815
Our database contains 196 games by Harshit Ranjan Sahu, covering Jan 2016 to Aug 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 | 2,322 | 2,348 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,997 | 1,997 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,959 | 1,973 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 196 | 88 | 37 | 71 | 44.9% |
| As White | 98 | 51 | 22 | 25 | 52.0% |
| As Black | 98 | 37 | 15 | 46 | 37.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 90 | 91.8% | 61.7% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 7.1% | 78.6% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 61.7% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Sahu usually continues Nc3 (77.1% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Sahu usually continues d4 (68.8% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Sahu usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 78.6% score
- …d5 (57% of these games) — Sahu usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Sahu usually continues g3 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 27 | 62.8% | 55.6% |
| e5 | 13 | 30.2% | 26.9% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 34 | 100.0% | 42.6% |
Harshit Ranjan Sahu's chess games
All 196 games by Harshit Ranjan Sahu in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2016 - 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: 88 wins, 37 draws, 71 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 25 | 18/3/4 | 72.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| C44 | Italian Game | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| 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% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 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 | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 11 | 1/2/8 | 9.1% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| B54 | Sicilian | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A15 | English Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Jakub Kosakowski | 2,550 | Titled Tue | B23 |
| Oct 2025 | L 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 |
| Budapest One Week August 2026 | IM-B | 2026 | 9 | 7 | 2,472 |
| Budapest Spring Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,506 |
| SixDays Budapest July IMC | 2026 | 9 | 7 | 2,456 |
| Vezerkepzo July IM-B | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,281 |
| 16th KIIT Cat A Open | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,090 |
| 6th elllobregat Open | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,201 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Harshit Ranjan Sahu's chess games?
196 games by Harshit Ranjan Sahu, from Jan 2016 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 Harshit Ranjan Sahu has played.
What does Harshit Ranjan Sahu play on the first move as White?
Across 98 games with White in our database, Harshit Ranjan Sahu opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games), 1.Nc3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Harshit Ranjan Sahu answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...e5 (30% of games), 1...g6 (2% 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 (25 games, 72.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (8 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 12.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 98 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 (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Petrov's Defense (11 games, 9.1% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (8 games, 62.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 98 games.
What is Harshit Ranjan Sahu's FIDE rating?
Harshit Ranjan Sahu is currently rated 2,322 in classical chess, 1,997 in rapid and 1,959 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,348 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Harshit Ranjan Sahu played?
Our database contains 196 games by Harshit Ranjan Sahu, covering Jan 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 88 wins, 37 draws, 71 losses (44.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Harshit Ranjan Sahu?
196 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.