Prepare against Haran Salasan
CM · Australia · World #25,861 classical · FIDE ID 3221253
Our database contains 417 games by Haran Salasan, covering Feb 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Haran Salasan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Haran Salasan 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 | 2,012 | 2,079 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,002 | 2,002 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,996 | 1,996 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 417 | 146 | 37 | 234 | 35.0% |
| As White | 203 | 80 | 14 | 109 | 39.4% |
| As Black | 214 | 66 | 23 | 125 | 30.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Haran Salasan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Haran Salasan's side.
First moves as White (203 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 198 | 97.5% | 41.4% |
| e4 | 4 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 41.4% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Salasan usually continues c4 (40.7% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Salasan usually continues c4 (34.3% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Salasan usually continues c4 (45.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 2% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e5 (75% of these games) — Salasan usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Salasan usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (105 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 92 | 87.6% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 9 | 8.6% | 55.6% |
| e5 | 4 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 27 | 47.4% | 38.9% |
| Nf6 | 16 | 28.1% | 21.9% |
| c6 | 14 | 24.6% | 28.6% |
Haran Salasan's chess games
All 417 games by Haran Salasan in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2014 - 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: 146 wins, 37 draws, 234 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 35 | 15/1/19 | 42.9% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 32 | 10/2/20 | 31.3% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 27 | 9/2/16 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 21 | 8/2/11 | 38.1% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 17 | 8/1/8 | 47.1% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 25 | 12/3/10 | 48.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 24 | 10/3/11 | 41.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 21 | 5/1/15 | 23.8% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 13 | 2/3/8 | 15.4% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 13 | 7/0/6 | 53.8% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 12 | 3/0/9 | 25.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 0/1/8 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 9 | 0/3/6 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Saidakbar Saydaliev | 2,455 | Titled Tue | D35 |
| Oct 2025 | Sergei Iskusnyh | 2,440 | Titled Tue | D35 |
| Feb 2026 | Lennis Martinez Ramirez | 2,408 | 2nd 3-0 Thursday | D48 |
| Jul 2026 | Diaz Rosas,J | 2,379 | Titled Tue 28th Jul 2026 | D10 |
| Nov 2025 | D Czerw | 2,362 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | D10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 221 | 86 | 2,086 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 42 | 15.5 | 2,142 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 40 | 11.5 | 1,979 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 22 | 6 | 2,054 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 18th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,177 |
| ch-AUS | 2024 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,871 |
| Melbourne Open | 2024 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,060 |
| ch-AUS U18 | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,743 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Haran Salasan's chess games?
417 games by Haran Salasan, from Feb 2014 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 Haran Salasan has played.
What does Haran Salasan play on the first move as White?
Across 203 games with White in our database, Haran Salasan opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games), 1.Nf3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Haran Salasan answers 1...c6 (88% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (47% of games), 1...Nf6 (28% of games), 1...c6 (25% of games).
What openings does Haran Salasan play as White?
As White, Haran Salasan's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (35 games, 42.9% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (32 games, 31.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (27 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 203 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Haran Salasan play as Black?
As Black, Haran Salasan most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (25 games, 48.0% win rate); Slav Defense (24 games, 41.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (21 games, 23.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 214 games.
What is Haran Salasan's FIDE rating?
Haran Salasan is currently rated 2,012 in classical chess, 2,002 in rapid and 1,996 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,079 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Haran Salasan played?
Our database contains 417 games by Haran Salasan, covering Feb 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 146 wins, 37 draws, 234 losses (35.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Haran Salasan?
417 games by Haran Salasan 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.