Prepare against Hersh Singh
FM · United States · World #8,760 classical · FIDE ID 30918804
Our database contains 261 games by Hersh Singh, covering Dec 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Hersh Singh's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hersh Singh 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 | 2,191 | 2,342 | Oct 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,027 | 2,028 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 261 | 88 | 52 | 120 | 33.7% |
| As White | 129 | 56 | 27 | 46 | 43.4% |
| As Black | 132 | 32 | 25 | 74 | 24.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hersh Singh's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hersh Singh's side.
First moves as White (129 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 99 | 76.7% | 53.5% |
| e4 | 24 | 18.6% | 60.4% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 3.9% | 30.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 77% of White games, 53.5% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Singh usually continues c4 (56.5% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Singh usually continues c4 (52.1% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Singh usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 19% of White games, 60.4% score
- …e5 (42% of these games) — Singh usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Singh usually continues Nf3 (78.6% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Singh usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 42 | 75.0% | 31.0% |
| c5 | 7 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 7.1% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 3 | 5.4% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 28 | 52.8% | 35.7% |
| Nf6 | 24 | 45.3% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
Hersh Singh's chess games
All 261 games by Hersh Singh in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2015 - 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, 52 draws, 120 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A62 | Catalan | 20 | 10/2/8 | 50.0% |
| D70 | Indian Defense | 15 | 8/4/3 | 53.3% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 8 | 7/0/1 | 87.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 14 | 4/3/7 | 28.6% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 12 | 2/0/10 | 16.7% |
| E02 | Catalan | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 10 | 1/1/8 | 10.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2020 | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | 2,625 | ch-USA Online Swiss 2400+ | A41 |
| Nov 2020 | Jesse Kraai | 2,429 | ch-USA Online Swiss 2400+ | A62 |
| Oct 2021 | Justus Williams | 2,420 | Clayton SPICE Cup Open | E38 |
| Aug 2023 | Andrew Guo | 2,330 | ch-Pan American U18 33rd | E81 |
| Nov 2020 | Mark Kotliar | 2,300 | ch-USA Online Swiss 2400+ | C29 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20th PNWCC Online Blitz JP | 2020 | 11 | 5 | 2,041 |
| PNWCC Opening Bl 1.e4 e5 | 2020 | 11 | 3 | 2,078 |
| 30th North American Blitz Open | 2020 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,787 |
| RBI Open Qualifier 2 | 2020 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,854 |
| 48th World Open | 2020 | 9 | 3 | 1,993 |
| Windsor NAYCC U12 | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 1,659 |
| NY Marshall Winter IM D | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,211 |
| ch-USA Online Swiss 2400+ | 2020 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,462 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hersh Singh's chess games?
261 games by Hersh Singh, from Dec 2015 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 Hersh Singh has played.
What does Hersh Singh play on the first move as White?
Across 129 games with White in our database, Hersh Singh opens with 1.d4 (77% of games), 1.e4 (19% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hersh Singh answers 1...e5 (75% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (53% of games), 1...Nf6 (45% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games).
What openings does Hersh Singh play as White?
As White, Hersh Singh's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (20 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (15 games, 53.3% win rate); Slav Defense (12 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 129 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hersh Singh play as Black?
As Black, Hersh Singh most often plays: Indian Defense (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Catalan (10 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 132 games.
What is Hersh Singh's FIDE rating?
Hersh Singh is currently rated 2,191 in classical chess and 2,027 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,342 (Oct 2023).
How many games has Hersh Singh played?
Our database contains 261 games by Hersh Singh, covering Dec 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 88 wins, 52 draws, 120 losses (33.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hersh Singh?
261 games by Hersh Singh 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.