Meet Harsshhan: The Chess Rollercoaster
Harsshhan is a chess player whose journey through the 64 squares is anything but boring. With a peak rapid rating soaring to 707 in August 2023, it’s clear that this player has bursts of brilliance that can dazzle opponents. But don't be fooled by the highs alone — the ride includes thrilling dips too, with a minimum rapid rating as low as 297 in May 2025. If chess was a theme park, Harsshhan’s rating graph would definitely require a seatbelt!
Playing Style & Personality
With an Early Resignation Rate of just 4.24%, Harsshhan hardly ever gives up early, proving a true fighter till the endgame—which happens nearly 60% of the time. Their average game length is a marathon of brainpower, averaging 58 moves when winning and even more when losing. Opponents might find it hard to predict whether this approach reflects endurance or stubbornness... or maybe a bit of both!
Harsshhan’s tactical awareness shines through a remarkable comeback rate of 73%, showing that when the odds turn shaky, they’re not one to throw in the towel. However, taking losses with grace isn’t always easy, with a tilt factor of 10 keeping things interesting. Maybe a coffee break at 8 AM (Harsshhan’s best time to play) is the secret weapon to keeping cool under pressure.
Signature Openings
- Scandinavian Defense in Rapid (Win Rate: 62%) — a favorite that packs a punch and makes opponents sweat.
- Accelerated London System in Rapid with a stunning 72% win rate — think of it as Harsshhan’s secret sauce.
- King's Pawn and Queen’s Pawn Openings show respectable results but keep the suspense alive with their mix of wins and losses.
Games & Opponents: The Chess Clash Chronicles
Harsshhan has tangled most frequently with jeevan1408, battling an epic 197 games with a competitive 41% win rate. They’ve handed 100% defeat to some (sorry, twiggy654 and lunarvgx1), while others like vrinjal123 remain undefeated against Harsshhan. Talk about a mixed bag of chess nemeses!
Blitz and Bullet — Speed Demons Beware!
While Harsshhan’s rapid games scream strategy and resilience, the blitz and bullet arenas feel like wild west shootouts. Peak blitz rating stands at a modest 549, and bullet peaks at 276, showing a preference for the slower and steadier climb rather than lightning-fast moves.
Recent Glorious Victory
On June 2, 2025, in a gripping rapid encounter versus jeevan1408, Harsshhan clinched victory by checkmate after a tactical dance through the Queen's Pawn Opening Horwitz Defense. The game lasted a grueling 80 moves — endurance and patience personified!
In Summary
Harsshhan is not your typical chess player — a mix of spirited highs and humbling lows, decorated with moments of tactical genius and a stubborn streak that refuses to quit. Whether you see them as the comeback kid, the opening trickster, or that pesky rival who never gives up, one thing’s for sure: watching Harsshhan play is never dull.
Grab your popcorn. The chess ride has just begun!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| jeevan1408 | 113W / 126L / 54D | View Games |
| gosiawo | 1W / 2L / 0D | View Games |
| anshu-maliyan | 2W / 0L / 0D | View Games |
| appu01 | 1W / 0L / 1D | View Games |
| sathyasanju | 2W / 0L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 197 | 336 | 587 | |
| 2024 | 181 | 290 | 536 | 450 |
| 2023 | 100 | 140 | 434 | 836 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 106W / 110L / 28D | 112W / 124L / 31D | 75.8 |
| 2024 | 14W / 6L / 2D | 16W / 8L / 6D | 66.4 |
| 2023 | 46W / 56L / 8D | 49W / 59L / 7D | 58.4 |
Openings: Most Played
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reti Opening Kings Indian Attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Pawn Opening | 113 | 46 | 53 | 14 | 40.7% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Horwitz Defense | 72 | 30 | 29 | 13 | 41.7% |
| Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation | 63 | 24 | 29 | 10 | 38.1% |
| Van t Kruijs Opening | 52 | 20 | 24 | 8 | 38.5% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 44 | 25 | 13 | 6 | 56.8% |
| Vienna Game | 34 | 10 | 23 | 1 | 29.4% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Accelerated London System | 27 | 17 | 9 | 1 | 63.0% |
| Englund Gambit | 21 | 11 | 9 | 1 | 52.4% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation | 20 | 7 | 12 | 1 | 35.0% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation | 13 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 38.5% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Pawn Opening | 28 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 50.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 40.0% |
| Van t Kruijs Opening | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Petrovs Defense Three Knights Game | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Englund Gambit | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Reti Opening Kingside Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Caro Kann Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Vienna Game | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Nimzowitsch Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scandinavian Defense | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kings Fianchetto Opening Symmetrical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Sicilian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kings Pawn Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Van t Kruijs Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Reti Opening Kingside Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Queens Gambit Declined Chigorin Janowski Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Reti Opening Old Indian Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Accelerated London System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 7 | 1 |
| Losing | 10 | 0 |