Profile Summary: Pawan Kumar (Username: 123Pawan321)
Pawan Kumar, better known online as 123Pawan321, is a rapidly rising chess enthusiast who tortures pawns and confounds knights with equal flair. While his rating rollercoaster might look like a thrilling theme park ride — from a Rapid peak of 1398 in late 2021 to battling through lows around 300 mid-2023 — his resilience and passion for the game never falter.
Playing Style & Strengths
Pawan isn’t just another average player; his tricky tactical awareness boasts a comeback rate of over 55%, meaning he might be down a piece but don't count him out just yet! Although his average moves per win hover around 43, highlighting a penchant for patiently grinding out victories, his losses tend to be quicker to conclude, signaling that when things go wrong, they REALLY go wrong.
Known to occasionally wave the white flag early with an early resignation rate of nearly 25%, Pawan reminds us that even the bravest have bad days—because life sometimes tells you “just quit, buddy.” But when Pawan fights to the end, his Endgame frequency of nearly 30% ensures we get to see some real chess magic.
Opening Repertoire
Opening an ancient book of chess secrets, Pawan’s favorite openings are as eclectic as his rating history:
- King’s Pawn Opening: His bread and butter with over 1700 games, where he boasts a respectable 51% win rate.
- Scandinavian Defense (Mieses-Kotrc Variation): Causing nightmares for over 200 opponents, Pawan’s sneaky 51.88% win rate here proves he eats Scandinavian for breakfast.
- Van ’t Kruijs Opening: Slightly less traveled but effective, winning over 52% of the time.
He also dabbles in Queen’s Pawn and Bishop’s openings, balancing aggressive play with some strategic nuance.
Recent Battles & Highlights
In an epic recent triumph on June 1, 2025, Pawan crushed his opponent with a swift checkmate victory following the classic King’s Pawn Opening. His ability to bounce back showed again in another game where he sealed victory by resignation, proving that giving up is sometimes the only option—for his opponents!
However, the battle scars of defeat are not unknown to him. The last notable loss was a dramatic checkmate after a daring queen sacrifice, reminding everyone that even the boldest gambits can backfire.
Personality & Fun Facts
With a tilt factor of 12, Pawan occasionally gets frustrated—probably when his rook decides to drop into enemy hands for a free meal. His best time to play is mysteriously at 1 AM, because why not? While the rest of us are asleep, Pawan is plotting his next chess domination (or possibly googling how to castle).
Despite the ups and downs, Pawan’s love for the game shines through thousands of games played with a career balance close to 50% wins and losses, sprinkled with the occasional draw and a hearty dose of humor.
Summary
Whether he’s casually dismantling opponents during the day or making night-time comebacks that would impress even the grandmasters, Pawan Kumar’s chess journey is a testament to perseverance and passion. So if you dare challenge 123Pawan321, prepare for a game full of twists, turns, and an occasional surprise queen sacrifice!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| umeshgoud98 | 4W / 7L / 1D | View Games |
| glorian007 | 1W / 4L / 0D | View Games |
| kiranbangi04 | 5W / 0L / 0D | View Games |
| jyotibade2323 | 0W / 4L / 0D | View Games |
| mkul92 | 3W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 451 | 991 | ||
| 2024 | 554 | 987 | ||
| 2023 | 622 | 1392 | ||
| 2022 | 703 | |||
| 2021 | 651 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 264W / 278L / 21D | 272W / 272L / 21D | 35.5 |
| 2024 | 385W / 394L / 23D | 390W / 393L / 18D | 41.6 |
| 2023 | 485W / 461L / 42D | 458W / 504L / 38D | 38.6 |
| 2022 | 101W / 101L / 11D | 104W / 104L / 10D | 44.0 |
| 2021 | 69W / 88L / 4D | 61W / 100L / 5D | 41.8 |
Openings: Most Played
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Pawn Opening | 1818 | 927 | 830 | 61 | 51.0% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation | 312 | 135 | 172 | 5 | 43.3% |
| Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation | 272 | 142 | 114 | 16 | 52.2% |
| Bishops Opening | 149 | 66 | 73 | 10 | 44.3% |
| Van t Kruijs Opening | 145 | 77 | 61 | 7 | 53.1% |
| Queens Pawn Opening | 136 | 61 | 73 | 2 | 44.9% |
| Philidor Defense | 108 | 50 | 52 | 6 | 46.3% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 96 | 42 | 53 | 1 | 43.8% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Chigorin Variation | 89 | 42 | 44 | 3 | 47.2% |
| Three Knights Opening | 85 | 35 | 49 | 1 | 41.2% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Pawn Opening | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 16.7% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0.0% |
| Philidor Defense | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Italian Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense Smith Morra Gambit | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Bishops Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Pirc Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 11 | 1 |
| Losing | 12 | 0 |