Prepare against Reece Harms
Canada · World #51,756 classical · FIDE ID 2647400
Our database contains 35 games by Reece Harms, covering Mar 2023 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Reece Harms's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Reece Harms 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 | 1,886 | 1,886 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,819 | 1,825 | Apr 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,809 | 1,809 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 15 | 5 | 15 | 42.9% |
| As White | 18 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 17 | 6 | 1 | 10 | 35.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Reece Harms's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Reece Harms's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 11 | 61.1% | 54.5% |
| d4 | 7 | 38.9% | 71.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 61% of White games, 54.5% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Harms usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Harms usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Harms usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 39% of White games, 71.4% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Harms usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Harms usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Harms usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 100.0% | 35.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
Reece Harms's chess games
All 35 games by Reece Harms in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2023 - Jul 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: 15 wins, 5 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C39 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E28 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | Victor Bougain | 2,061 | Reykjavik Open | B12 |
| Apr 2025 | Hendrik Brackmann | 2,040 | Reykjavik Open | C04 |
| Jul 2024 | Daley Merrigan | 1,987 | Canadian Open | A27 |
| Apr 2025 | Joerg-Martin Schultze | 1,956 | Reykjavik Open | B40 |
| Jul 2024 | Samuel Hoekman | 1,931 | Canadian Open | C03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,160 |
| Canadian Open | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1,908 |
| ch-CAN U18 | 2024 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,151 |
| Banff Open | 2023 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,727 |
| New Westminster BC Day | 2024 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,885 |
| Victoria Grand Pacific Open | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,702 |
| 17th Victoria Grand Pacific Open | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 2,071 |
| ch-CAN Youth U18 2024 | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,745 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Reece Harms's chess games?
35 games by Reece Harms, from Mar 2023 to Jul 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 Reece Harms has played.
What does Reece Harms play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Reece Harms opens with 1.e4 (61% of games), 1.d4 (39% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Reece Harms answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Reece Harms play as White?
As White, Reece Harms's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Reece Harms play as Black?
As Black, Reece Harms most often plays: Bird's opening (1 games, 100.0% win rate); English Opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Reece Harms's FIDE rating?
Reece Harms is currently rated 1,886 in classical chess, 1,819 in rapid and 1,809 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,886 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Reece Harms played?
Our database contains 35 games by Reece Harms, covering Mar 2023 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 5 draws, 15 losses (42.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Reece Harms?
35 games by Reece Harms 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.