Prepare against Shambavi Hariharan
WFM · United Kingdom · World #15,930 classical · FIDE ID 488160
When preparing against Shambavi Hariharan, expect 1.d4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (61% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (58%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as White, 22.2% over 27 games.
Our database contains 513 games by Shambavi Hariharan, covering Nov 2021 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Shambavi Hariharan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Shambavi Hariharan 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 | 2,096 | 2,103 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,014 | 2,014 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,066 | 2,066 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 513 | 163 | 137 | 213 | 31.8% |
| As White | 258 | 84 | 77 | 97 | 32.6% |
| As Black | 255 | 79 | 60 | 116 | 31.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Shambavi Hariharan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Shambavi Hariharan's side.
First moves as White (258 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 209 | 81.0% | 48.1% |
| Nf3 | 49 | 19.0% | 44.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 81% of White games, 48.1% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Hariharan usually continues c4 (45.1% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Hariharan usually continues c4 (50.9% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Hariharan usually continues c4 (43.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 19% of White games, 44.9% score
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Hariharan usually continues g3 (34.2% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Hariharan usually continues g3 (28.1% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Hariharan usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (130 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 79 | 60.8% | 36.7% |
| c6 | 51 | 39.2% | 57.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 45 | 57.7% | 35.6% |
| Nf6 | 33 | 42.3% | 42.4% |
Shambavi Hariharan's chess games
All 513 games by Shambavi Hariharan in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2021 - 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: 163 wins, 137 draws, 213 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 38 | 11/12/15 | 28.9% |
| D02 | London System | 31 | 13/7/11 | 41.9% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 30 | 12/5/13 | 40.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 27 | 6/13/8 | 22.2% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 15 | 7/2/6 | 46.7% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 14 | 4/4/6 | 28.6% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| D21 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 17 | 7/2/8 | 41.2% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 11 | 8/1/2 | 72.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 11 | 1/5/5 | 9.1% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A13 | English Opening | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | Jonathan J. Ady | 2,358 | Titled Tue Late | C30 |
| Feb 2025 | Jan Travesset Sagre | 2,338 | Titled Tue Late | A05 |
| Feb 2025 | Rasmus Skytte | 2,335 | Titled Tue Early | C44 |
| Jul 2025 | Casper Liu | 2,325 | Titled Tue Late | D02 |
| Jun 2025 | Patrik Aalto | 2,316 | Titled Tue Late | A14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 187 | 69 | 2,066 |
| chT5-BCF U18 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 15 | 12 | 1,259 |
| UK Open Blitz Women Final | 2025 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,093 |
| ch-UK Blitz B | 2023 | 14 | 7.5 | 1,755 |
| 4NCL 2025-26 | 2026 | 11 | 4 | 2,061 |
| British Rapidplay 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,125 |
| 26th ch-EUR Indiv w 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,092 |
| Wch U12 Girls | 2022 | 10 | 4 | 1,359 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Shambavi Hariharan's chess games?
513 games by Shambavi Hariharan, from Nov 2021 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 Shambavi Hariharan has played.
What does Shambavi Hariharan play on the first move as White?
Across 258 games with White in our database, Shambavi Hariharan opens with 1.d4 (81% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Shambavi Hariharan answers 1...e5 (61% of games), 1...c6 (39% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (58% of games), 1...Nf6 (42% of games).
What openings does Shambavi Hariharan play as White?
As White, Shambavi Hariharan's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (38 games, 28.9% win rate); London System (31 games, 41.9% win rate); Réti Opening (30 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 258 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Shambavi Hariharan play as Black?
As Black, Shambavi Hariharan most often plays: Indian Defense (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (12 games, 41.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 255 games.
What is Shambavi Hariharan's FIDE rating?
Shambavi Hariharan is currently rated 2,096 in classical chess, 2,014 in rapid and 2,066 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,103 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Shambavi Hariharan played?
Our database contains 513 games by Shambavi Hariharan, covering Nov 2021 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 163 wins, 137 draws, 213 losses (31.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Shambavi Hariharan?
513 games by Shambavi Hariharan 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.