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Abhay Srivastav

Username: abhaysrivastav123

Playing Since: 2020-05-24 (Inactive)

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Daily: 770
110W / 26L / 9D
Rapid: 837
671W / 374L / 59D
Blitz: 550
21W / 30L / 3D
Bullet: 669
3W / 12L / 0D

Abhay Srivastav: The Master of “Top Secret” Openings

Abhay Srivastav (also known as abhaysrivastav123) is a chess enthusiast whose gameplay stats read like a rollercoaster with a safety bar held firmly in place. Since stepping into the chess battlefield around 2020, Abhay has showcased a mix of persistence, tactical cunning, and the occasional “Wait, where did my queen go?” moment.

Rating Journey & Style

Starting with a rapid rating of 814 in 2020, Abhay soared to an impressive 930 by 2023, peaking at 935 in 2022, before continuing to hover around the mid-800s. Daily ratings have been consistently respectable, with a peak over 1100 early on. Blitz and Bullet formats have been slightly more challenging, perhaps because Abhay prefers to take time pondering whether to castle or stall the clock.

With an average of about 53 moves per win and 51 moves per loss in rapid games, it’s clear he enjoys the full marathon rather than quick sprints. And with an endgame show rate close to 50%, you can bet he’s not one to slash and dash but rather to dissect every pawn and bishop in sight.

Strengths & Quirks

  • Win Rate with White: A formidable 65.46%, proving Abhay loves that slight opening advantage.
  • Comeback Artist: An amazing 58% comeback rate and a 100% win rate after losing a piece – clearly, giving up material hasn’t slowed him down.
  • Opening Specialist: A mysterious “Top Secret” opening system leads to a solid 61%+ win rate in rapid and an almost legendary 77% in daily games.
  • Psychological Traits: A tilt factor of 8 suggests that sometimes the shuffleboard of emotions plays a part when the pieces don’t behave, but overall resilience is present.

Memorable Highlights

Abhay’s longest winning streak is a stunning 14 games. Though currently not on a streak, his track record against opponents like hadrien_rmd (82% win rate) and rishabh_srivastava (91%) shows a mastery of rivalries. Whether by surprise tactics, patient endgames, or sheer stubbornness, he’s a player who makes matches entertaining.

Playing Preferences

Abhay tends to excel when playing during mid-morning to late afternoon hours, with a peak win rate of 85.7% at midnight — perhaps the witching hour for brilliant moves? His best days are Saturdays and Mondays, so if you plan to challenge him, maybe don’t schedule it on a Saturday morning with a cup of coffee; he’ll likely be unstoppable.

In Conclusion

Abhay Srivastav is not just a player; he's a chess storyteller. With a playful mixture of tenacity, tactical flair, and a nose for sneaky openings (that remain “Top Secret”), he’s a competitor worth respecting and laughing with — especially when the unexpected happens on the board. In the complicated dance of knights and rooks, Abhay is ready to bob, weave, and occasionally marvel at just how complicated pawn structures can get.


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Chess Improvement Feedback for Abhay Srivastav

Abhay, your recent games show promising fighting spirit and a good sense of opening principles. Here’s some constructive feedback based on your recent wins and losses:

Strengths:

  • Opening initiative: You often start actively, controlling the center with your pawns (e4, d4) and developing pieces quickly. This is evident in your games using the Center Game and Pirc Defense, giving you comfortable positions early on.
  • Tactical awareness: In your recent wins, you’ve capitalized on tactical opportunities well, including knight forks and forcing moves. For example, your ability to win material and convert with active piece play is a valuable asset.
  • King safety and attack: Castling on the appropriate side and using rooks and queens to pressure the opponent’s king demonstrates good understanding of attack coordination.

Areas to Develop:

  • Time management: Some of your losses ended on time or sudden defeats, indicating potential difficulties balancing speed and accuracy. Try practicing increment time controls and focus on quick, safe moves in the opening to save time for complex middlegame positions.
  • Positional play: While your tactics are strong, improving your long-term strategic planning will help in tougher games where tactics are not immediately available. Study pawn structures and piece activity, especially in the middlegame transitions.
  • Endgame technique: Some losses show a struggle in converting or defending endgames, especially with fewer pieces remaining. Drilling basic endgames (king and pawn, rook endings) will greatly improve your confidence and results.
  • Handling unbalanced positions: You faced challenges when opponents create asymmetrical pawn structures or dynamic imbalances. Focus on understanding plans behind these imbalances to guide your decision-making more confidently.

Practical Suggestions:

  • Review key moments from your losses to identify if the mistake was tactical oversight or positional misunderstanding.
  • In your opening choices, continue exploring lines that suit your style but also prepare for common responses from opponents, like the Pirc and Center Game lines you favor.
  • Work on calculation exercises daily to sharpen your tactical vision and reduce errors under time pressure.
  • Practice endgame fundamentals regularly — technique wins games.
  • Try slower time controls occasionally to deepen your strategic thinking and reduce time trouble.

Remember, every game is a valuable learning opportunity. Keep reviewing your games, stay patient, and enjoy the process of constant improvement. Your recent wins show you're on a great path forward!



🆚 Opponent Insights

Most Played Opponents
Hadrien REMOND 132W / 19L / 10D
rishabh_srivastava 32W / 3L / 0D
loki0163 22W / 5L / 0D
deep_sha 6W / 1L / 0D
anesh124 5W / 0L / 0D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2024 837 770
2023 550 797 805
2022 743 824
2021 669 536 881 906
2020 721 549 715 990
Rating by Year20202021202220232024990536YearRatingBulletBlitzRapidDaily

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2024 69W / 16L / 2D 64W / 20L / 3D 63.1
2023 147W / 73L / 12D 134W / 77L / 15D 61.8
2022 46W / 29L / 4D 46W / 31L / 3D 50.5
2021 201W / 78L / 20D 168W / 113L / 14D 47.3
2020 62W / 36L / 7D 44W / 41L / 6D 52.9

Openings: Most Played

Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Barnes Opening: Walkerling 44 34 9 1 77.3%
Czech Defense 39 31 5 3 79.5%
Center Game 20 17 3 0 85.0%
Dresden Opening: The Goblin 11 8 2 1 72.7%
Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense 8 6 1 1 75.0%
Benoni Defense: Old Benoni 7 7 0 0 100.0%
Amazon Attack 6 6 0 0 100.0%
Amar Gambit 6 5 0 1 83.3%
Barnes Defense 6 4 1 1 66.7%
Elephant Gambit 5 1 2 2 20.0%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Barnes Opening: Walkerling 165 101 57 7 61.2%
Elephant Gambit 105 62 38 5 59.0%
Center Game 100 69 27 4 69.0%
Barnes Defense 97 62 31 4 63.9%
Amar Gambit 82 58 21 3 70.7%
Bishop's Opening 51 37 12 2 72.5%
Amazon Attack 51 26 23 2 51.0%
Scotch Game 49 26 19 4 53.1%
Scandinavian Defense 47 27 16 4 57.5%
Czech Defense 46 34 8 4 73.9%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Barnes Defense 11 9 2 0 81.8%
Amar Gambit 8 3 4 1 37.5%
Australian Defense 8 3 4 1 37.5%
Amazon Attack 7 3 4 0 42.9%
Barnes Opening: Walkerling 7 4 3 0 57.1%
Four Knights Game 6 2 4 0 33.3%
Scotch Game 5 0 5 0 0.0%
Petrov's Defense 4 2 2 0 50.0%
Scandinavian Defense 4 2 2 0 50.0%
Sicilian Defense: Closed 4 4 0 0 100.0%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Amar Gambit 3 1 2 0 33.3%
Barnes Defense 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Four Knights Game 2 0 2 0 0.0%
Nimzo-Larsen Attack 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Elephant Gambit 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Center Game 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Petrov's Defense 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Amazon Attack 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Italian Game: Two Knights Defense, Fegatello Attack, Leonhardt Variation 1 0 1 0 0.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 14 0
Losing 8 8