Siddhant Gaikwad — FIDE Master
Siddhant Gaikwad, also known online as Sconko, is a FIDE Master and a ferocious time scramble specialist. He prefers Bullet games and has built a reputation for fast tactics, dramatic comebacks, and the occasional cheeky Amar Gambit. Expect flair, speed, and a flair for turning chaotic positions into wins.
Quick Profile
- Title: FIDE Master
- Username: Sconko
- Preferred time control: Bullet
- Style: Tactical, endgame-savvy, high comeback rate
- Best time to challenge: Midnight and the early hours according to performance trends
Peak achievements (selected): 2364 (2026-03-07)
Playing Style and Strengths
Siddhant blends tactical sharpness with practical endgame skills. Highlights from his profile:
- Comeback rate: 85.42 percent — he fights until the bitter end
- Win after losing a piece: about 52 percent — resilience is real
- High endgame frequency and long decisive games on average
- White win rate: 56.43 percent. Black win rate: 50.7 percent.
Signature Openings
Siddhant is eclectic but shows clear favorites in fast games. He often surprises opponents with unorthodox choices and sharp gambits.
- Amar Gambit — a Bullet specialist's weapon Amar Gambit
- Sicilian Defense, Dragon / Najdorf lines — especially lethal in Blitz Sicilian Defense
- Caro-Kann and French when he wants solid structure Caro-Kann Defense
- Czech and Barnes defenses for offbeat counterplay Czech Defense
For a quick mini-demo game (an example opening sequence):
Notable Trends & Records
- Massive Bullet experience: over a thousand wins in that time control
- Strong Blitz performer with a steady rise over multiple seasons
- Streaks: longest winning streak 14, longest losing streak 12
- Most played opponents include ia2005, parnavirane, and scotchrb8
Fun Facts
- Nickname: Sconko — short, punchy, and perfect for chat banter
- Best time of day to challenge: 00:00 according to his own results
- Psychology: resilient under pressure but prone to occasional tilt like any passionate player
Follow the Journey
Track Siddhant's rating climb and game history with a quick overview chart:
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