Prepare against Raja Harshit
GM · India · World #546 classical · FIDE ID 5089000
When preparing against Raja Harshit, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 20.8% over 53 games.
Our database contains 1,464 games by Raja Harshit, covering Jul 2009 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Raja Harshit's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Raja Harshit 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 | 2,506 | 2,522 | Aug 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,436 | 2,436 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,468 | 2,468 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,464 | 596 | 423 | 445 | 40.7% |
| As White | 748 | 350 | 219 | 179 | 46.8% |
| As Black | 716 | 246 | 204 | 266 | 34.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Raja Harshit's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Raja Harshit's side.
First moves as White (748 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 694 | 92.8% | 60.8% |
| d4 | 44 | 5.9% | 69.3% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 1.1% | 68.8% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.1% | 50.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 60.8% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Harshit usually continues Nf3 (62.7% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Harshit usually continues Nf3 (63.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Harshit usually continues Nf3 (55.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 69.3% score
- …Nf6 (68% of these games) — Harshit usually continues c4 (65.9% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Harshit usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Harshit usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (348 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 312 | 89.7% | 53.5% |
| e5 | 34 | 9.8% | 47.1% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (233 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 201 | 86.3% | 46.8% |
| d5 | 30 | 12.9% | 41.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Raja Harshit's chess games
All 1,464 games by Raja Harshit in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 596 wins, 423 draws, 445 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 91 | 39/25/27 | 42.9% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 75 | 33/23/19 | 44.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 65 | 24/24/17 | 36.9% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 63 | 25/21/17 | 39.7% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 53 | 21/18/14 | 39.6% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 46 | 27/9/10 | 58.7% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 36 | 21/10/5 | 58.3% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 22 | 9/11/2 | 40.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 21 | 10/4/7 | 47.6% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 20 | 10/8/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 163 | 74/42/47 | 45.4% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 54 | 20/17/17 | 37.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 54 | 20/20/14 | 37.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 53 | 11/15/27 | 20.8% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 47 | 12/16/19 | 25.5% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 37 | 11/8/18 | 29.7% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 24 | 8/5/11 | 33.3% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 22 | 8/6/8 | 36.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 21 | 9/3/9 | 42.9% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 21 | 5/8/8 | 23.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2020 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 2,758 | Titled Tue | C67 |
| May 2020 | Nikita Vitiugov | 2,722 | 11th PNWCC Online blitz JP | B42 |
| Dec 2024 | Ray Robson | 2,700 | World Blitz 2024 | C78 |
| Feb 2023 | Evgeny Tomashevsky | 2,694 | Airthings Masters Play In | C84 |
| Dec 2019 | Parham Maghsoodloo | 2,690 | 6th Sitges Sunway Open | C78 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 169 | 101.5 | 2,452 |
| PRO League Stage | 2019 | 27 | 14.5 | 2,454 |
| US Collegiate Blitz | 2021 | 25 | 15 | 2,480 |
| Titled Arena 2nd Jan | 2021 | 20 | 7 | 2,407 |
| World Blitz 2025 | 2025 | 19 | 8 | 2,428 |
| Douglas IoM Open | 2018 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,466 |
| US Collegiate Rapid | 2021 | 18 | 13.5 | 2,579 |
| Saint Louis Spring B | 2024 | 17 | 8.5 | 2,512 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Raja Harshit's chess games?
1,464 games by Raja Harshit, from Jul 2009 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 Raja Harshit has played.
What does Raja Harshit play on the first move as White?
Across 748 games with White in our database, Raja Harshit opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Raja Harshit answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games), 1...c6 (0% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...c5 (0% of games).
What openings does Raja Harshit play as White?
As White, Raja Harshit's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (91 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian (75 games, 44.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (65 games, 36.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 748 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Raja Harshit play as Black?
As Black, Raja Harshit most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (163 games, 45.4% win rate); Sicilian (54 games, 37.0% win rate); Catalan (54 games, 37.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 716 games.
What is Raja Harshit's FIDE rating?
Raja Harshit is currently rated 2,506 in classical chess, 2,436 in rapid and 2,468 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,522 (Aug 2023).
How many games has Raja Harshit played?
Our database contains 1,464 games by Raja Harshit, covering Jul 2009 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 596 wins, 423 draws, 445 losses (40.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Raja Harshit?
1,464 games by Raja Harshit 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.