Prepare against M.S. Harshavardhini
Sweden · World #52,496 classical · FIDE ID 35061747
When preparing against M.S. Harshavardhini, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 36 games by M.S. Harshavardhini, covering Jun 2014 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find M.S. Harshavardhini's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout M.S. Harshavardhini 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 | 1,884 | 1,893 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,840 | 1,847 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,655 | 1,655 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 14 | 5 | 17 | 38.9% |
| As White | 19 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 57.9% |
| As Black | 17 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 17.6% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2012-2026): 741 rated games against 652 different opponents, across 95 events in 8 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 510 | 221 | 71 | 218 | 43.3% | 1,460 | 1,427 | 11 |
| Rapid | 115 | 63 | 13 | 39 | 54.8% | 1,518 | 1,528 | 16 |
| Blitz | 90 | 46 | 3 | 41 | 51.1% | 1,375 | 1,342 | 4 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 259 | 61 | 49 | 149 | 23.6% |
| Against lower-rated | 163 | 108 | 25 | 30 | 66.3% |
Wins over titled players: 3 vs IM · 1 vs FM · 4 vs CM · 2 vs WIM · 5 vs WFM · 7 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
3 tournament wins from 90 events, 3 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1,828 | 1,728 |
| 2025 | 27 | 12 | 6 | 9 | 1,890 | 1,921 |
| 2024 | 30 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 1,769 | 1,843 |
| 2023 | 34 | 23 | 4 | 7 | 1,541 | 1,693 |
| 2022 | 27 | 17 | 2 | 8 | 1,307 | 1,351 |
| 2021 | 18 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 1,228 | 1,373 |
| 2020 | 16 | 11 | 0 | 5 | 1,388 | 1,503 |
| 2019 | 91 | 49 | 16 | 26 | 1,494 | 1,554 |
| 2018 | 78 | 39 | 11 | 28 | 1,438 | 1,419 |
| 2017 | 78 | 28 | 18 | 32 | 1,411 | 1,351 |
| 2016 | 58 | 29 | 6 | 23 | 1,353 | 1,302 |
| 2015 | 95 | 41 | 11 | 43 | 1,317 | 1,083 |
| 2014 | 97 | 38 | 8 | 51 | 1,289 | 1,072 |
| 2013 | 67 | 22 | 1 | 44 | 1,475 | 1,075 |
| 2012 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 17 | 1,602 | 1,202 |
Where M.S. Harshavardhini has played
India (38) · United Arab Emirates (33) · Sweden (18) · Thailand (2) · Denmark (1) · Georgia (1) · South Korea (1) · South Africa (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of M.S. Harshavardhini's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from M.S. Harshavardhini's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 94.7% | 63.9% |
| b3 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 63.9% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Harshavardhini usually continues Nf3 (72.2% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Harshavardhini usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Harshavardhini usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 5% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Harshavardhini usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 63.6% | 14.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 18.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 20.0% |
M.S. Harshavardhini's chess games
All 36 games by M.S. Harshavardhini in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2014 - Oct 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: 14 wins, 5 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2021 | Elena Nekrasova | 2,028 | 11th Sharjah Cup Qual w | B84 |
| Oct 2025 | Martine Dubois | 1,891 | 25th European Teams Women | B15 |
| Jan 2021 | Saif Al-Ali Fatima | 1,352 | 11th Sharjah Cup Qual w | B15 |
| Jan 2021 | S. Riya Shannon | 1,220 | 11th Sharjah Cup Qual w | C17 |
| Aug 2021 | Laurecia Minage Atiagaga | 1,039 | World Cup U14 Girls Prel | C46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11th Sharjah Cup Qual w | 2021 | 12 | 5.5 | 1,755 |
| Wch U08 Girls | 2014 | 10 | 6.5 | – |
| World Cup U14 Girls Prel | 2021 | 8 | 3 | 1,231 |
| 25th European Teams Women | 2025 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,855 |
| ch-World School U09 Girls 11th | 2015 | 1 | 0 | 1,028 |
| ch-IND U13 Girls 33rd | 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1,049 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find M.S. Harshavardhini's chess games?
36 games by M.S. Harshavardhini, from Jun 2014 to Oct 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 M.S. Harshavardhini has played.
What does M.S. Harshavardhini play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, M.S. Harshavardhini opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.b3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, M.S. Harshavardhini answers 1...c5 (64% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does M.S. Harshavardhini play as White?
As White, M.S. Harshavardhini's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does M.S. Harshavardhini play as Black?
As Black, M.S. Harshavardhini most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is M.S. Harshavardhini's FIDE rating?
M.S. Harshavardhini is currently rated 1,884 in classical chess, 1,840 in rapid and 1,655 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,893 (Jun 2026).
How many games has M.S. Harshavardhini played?
Our database contains 36 games by M.S. Harshavardhini, covering Jun 2014 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 5 draws, 17 losses (38.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against M.S. Harshavardhini?
36 games by M.S. Harshavardhini 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.