harsh shah

Player Profile: harsh6876

Since 2020, harsh6876 has immersed himself in chess with a strong focus on Rapid games. Across several years of play, his Rapid rating has shown steady activity and growth:

• 2020: First recorded rating of 1077, ending the year at 848
• 2021: Reached a max 1019, ending at 852
• 2022: Closed the year with 829
• 2023: Pushed the rating to 891
• 2024: Currently at 877

While he occasionally ventures into Blitz, the vast majority of his experience (over two thousand Rapid games) testifies to an enduring passion for longer time controls.

Overall, harsh6876 maintains a near 50% win rate in Rapid. He has achieved runs of success (including an 11-game winning streak) but also shows remarkable resilience—he boasts a high comeback rate and, in rare scenarios when he loses material early, still finds ways to fight back.

Regarding opening choices, harsh6876 has explored many lines. Favored systems include the Scandinavian Defense, with hundreds of games played, and various Queen's Pawn setups such as the Zukertort Variation. He also experiments with less common openings, sometimes scoring surprisingly well in lines like the French Defense King’s Indian Attack.

Known for a strong emphasis on endgames (over 70% of his games reach deeper stages), harsh6876 typically requires a fair number of moves to achieve victory (over 60+ moves on average in winning games). His determination is evident from numerous lengthy battles.

Time-of-day data suggests that mornings and mid-afternoons often bring out his best performance; evenings can be more challenging. Similarly, mid-week matches (notably on Wednesday) have been some of his most successful in terms of win percentage.

Beyond the numbers, harsh6876 demonstrates a spirit of continuous improvement and a willingness to explore the board’s complexity. His journey since 2020 shows persistent engagement, tactical flexibility, and a strong desire to keep growing in the game.