Introduction
Shambavi Hariharan is a rising chess player from India who earned the Woman FIDE Master title from FIDE. Known for a resilient mindset and a dash of humor at the board, she treats every game as a chance to learn something new.
Profile: shambavi_hariharan
Journey and Time Control
Her preferred time control is Daily, which suits her habit of thoughtful, long-form battles. The journey has features highs and stubborn comebacks, including a longest winning streak of 3 games and a longest losing streak of 7, reminding us that growth often travels in zigzags.
Opening Philosophy
Her Blitz repertoire blends versatility with ambition. Highlights from her Blitz openings include:
- Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit — 17 games, 6 wins, 10 losses, 1 draw (Win rate 35.29%)
- QGD: 3.Nc3 Nf6 4.e3 — 8 games, 4 wins, 4 losses, 0 draws (Win rate 50%)
- Amar Gambit and related ideas in Daily events — 4 games, 3 wins, 1 loss (75%)
Other tested ideas include the King's Indian Attack, English Opening: Agincourt Defense, Four Knights Game, and the Catalan. The repertoire shows flexibility and curiosity at the board.
Notable Moments
Her peak Blitz rating reached 2462 on February 11, 2025, a milestone she celebrated with several telling performances.
A progress snapshot is available as a chart: [[Chart|Rating|Daily|2025-01-2025-09]]
Sample game in PGN:
In Community
Shambavi engages with a circle of opponents and peers, including frequent matchups with players such as shambavi_hariharan. She values the learning that comes from every encounter, and she keeps a good sense of humor about blunders on the way to improvement.
- Longest Winning Streak: 3
- Longest Losing Streak: 7