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Akshay Das (Username: Adas96)

Meet Akshay Das, better known in the chess realm as Adas96, a tactical wizard who navigates the 64 squares with a blend of grit, creativity, and the occasional dash of cheeky flair. Rated just shy of the 1000 barrier in Rapid chess, Akshay has proven that persistence often trumps sheer brilliance — and that resilience against the chess gods can be pretty entertaining.

Since bursting onto the scene in 2023, Akshay has played over thousands of Rapid games, boasting a nearly even win/loss record with 1352 wins against 1334 losses, plus a handful of draws. His peak Rapid rating peaked at a commendable 990, hovering around the 800–900 range more often than not — kind of like a rollercoaster ride, but with pawns.

His opening repertoire is as adventurous as his game record. Favorites include the classic King’s Pawn Opening with a solid 50% win rate, and the old-school King’s Gambit Accepted Kings Knight Gambit, where he manages to edge out a respectable 53.5% successes. Akshay also dabbles successfully in the Italian Game and Bishop's Opening, proving he’s not afraid to tango in classical territory. For those who like to watch carefully planned chaos, Akshay’s games often feature tactical fireworks and the occasional early resignation — apparently he values time as much as a good gambit.

Beyond openings and numbers, Akshay’s style involves fewer moves to win (about 61 moves per win) and faster defeats (47 moves per loss), showing a preference for prolonged strategic battles over quick skirmishes — except when the blunder dragon strikes, then it’s game over, fast!

Psychologically, he’s a fighter with an 80% comeback rate after setbacks — because who doesn’t love a good underdog story? His best time of day to outwit opponents is midnight, so if you’re up late, watch out for Adas96 plotting your downfall.

Speaking of plotting, his most recent victory came in June 2025, delivering a stunning checkmate with the Scotch Game and ending with the queen dancing on the opponent’s king. You can relive the drama here.

Akshay’s not just a Rapid enthusiast; he’s tried his hand at Bullet and Daily games too — with varying levels of success (let’s just say Bullet is still a wild west for him). Despite the ups and downs, the man keeps coming back for more, proving that true chess spirit is about passion as much as ratings.

When you play Akshay Das, expect a match full of surprises, strategic gambits, and maybe a few questionable sacrifices — but always an entertaining battle on and off the board. Watch out world, Adas96 isn’t done yet!