Prepare against S. Harini
WFM · India · World #45,882 classical · FIDE ID 5024919
Our database contains 233 games by S. Harini, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find S. Harini's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout S. Harini 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 | 1,910 | 2,150 | Apr 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,839 | 2,078 | Jan 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,826 | 2,089 | Aug 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 233 | 81 | 58 | 94 | 34.8% |
| As White | 113 | 41 | 35 | 37 | 36.3% |
| As Black | 120 | 40 | 23 | 57 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of S. Harini's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from S. Harini's side.
First moves as White (113 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 113 | 100.0% | 51.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 51.8% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Harini usually continues Nf3 (43.3% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Harini usually continues Nf3 (59.7% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Harini usually continues d4 (36.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 71 | 98.6% | 48.6% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 33 | 100.0% | 36.4% |
S. Harini's chess games
All 233 games by S. Harini in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - 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: 81 wins, 58 draws, 94 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B57 | Sicilian | 17 | 2/5/10 | 11.8% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 14 | 3/4/7 | 21.4% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 14 | 3/5/6 | 21.4% |
| B89 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 9 | 6/3/0 | 66.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C82 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 21 | 6/4/11 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2013 | Nino Batsiashvili | 2,425 | Chennai Open w | D33 |
| Oct 2009 | Mary Ann Gomes | 2,396 | Wch U20 Girls | C11 |
| Nov 2011 | Eesha Karavade | 2,348 | 38th ch-IND w | C48 |
| Jul 2009 | Marijn Otte | 2,298 | Dieren Open | B89 |
| Feb 2015 | Kulkarni Bhakti | 2,272 | chT-IND w 13th | C60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Commonwealth | 2012 | 14 | 5.5 | 2,010 |
| 38th chB-IND w | 2011 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,057 |
| 48th ch-IND w | 2023 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,671 |
| ch-IND w | 2007 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,045 |
| 34th ch-IND B w | 2007 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,160 |
| ch-IND B w | 2010 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,126 |
| 41st IND-chB w | 2014 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,895 |
| 39th ch-IND w | 2012 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,242 |
Interactive opening tree from all 233 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find S. Harini's chess games?
233 games by S. Harini, from Jan 2004 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 S. Harini has played.
What does S. Harini play on the first move as White?
Across 113 games with White in our database, S. Harini opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, S. Harini answers 1...c5 (99% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does S. Harini play as White?
As White, S. Harini's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (17 games, 11.8% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (14 games, 21.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 113 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does S. Harini play as Black?
As Black, S. Harini most often plays: Sicilian: Scheveningen (21 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 54.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 120 games.
What is S. Harini's FIDE rating?
S. Harini is currently rated 1,910 in classical chess, 1,839 in rapid and 1,826 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,150 (Apr 2017).
How many games has S. Harini played?
Our database contains 233 games by S. Harini, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 81 wins, 58 draws, 94 losses (34.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against S. Harini?
233 games by S. Harini 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.