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Aditya Lakhe

adityalakhe Since 2017 (Active) Chess.com ♟♟♟♟♟
51.2%- 44.1%- 4.8%
Daily 1305 79W 34L 2D
Rapid 2006 126W 79L 15D
Blitz 2072 1440W 1256L 122D
Bullet 2237 3621W 3166L 355D

Aditya Lakhe — chess profile (adityalakhe)

Aditya Lakhe is a pragmatic and occasionally theatrical online chess player known for a love of lively middlegames and a clear preference for Rapid time controls. If chess were a movie genre, Aditya would star in a clever heist — lots of set-ups, a few surprises, and a dramatic finish. Preferred time control: Rapid.

  • Username: adityalakhe
  • Preferred time control: Rapid (tactical, thoughtful, and just slow enough to enjoy the drama)
  • Strong across formats: Bullet grinder turned Rapid specialist

Career snapshot & achievements

Aditya's journey is a textbook case of steady improvement: starting from modest online ratings, then climbing through persistent play and study to reach impressive peaks in multiple time classes. Rapid play suits Aditya’s style — deep tactics with long decisive games.

  • Games played across formats: thousands (Bullet and Blitz volumes are especially high)
  • Reliable finisher: high Endgame frequency and long average decisive lengths
  • Peak ratings (by time class): , , ,
  • Growth over time: see performance chart for Rapid play —

Playing style & strengths

Aditya mixes tactical sharpness with stubborn endgame technique. Expect long, strategic battles with a flair for comebacks — the data shows a high ComebackRate and a notable WinRateAfterLosingPiece. Aditya often pushes for complex positions rather than quick draws.

  • Psych profile: resilient — strong comeback ability, moderate tilt factor
  • Style metrics: Avg moves per win ~70, high endgame frequency, early resignation rate low
  • Best hours to play: morning spikes around 07:00 and strong results in single-digit hours

Openings & favorite weapons

Aditya likes to steer games into practical, battle-ready openings. On both sides Aditya favors classical and semi-classical systems that lead to rich middlegames.

Try one of Aditya’s typical short tactics from the Scotch:

Sample game snippet (interactive):

Notable records & rivals

Aditya has faced certain opponents many times and built very lopsided records against several. These repeated rivalries point to both practice partners and long-term online storylines.

  • Most played opponents: aneeshp2005 (222 games), shotgun_rain (144 games), Robert Persante (137 games)
  • Big head-to-head highlight: dominant record versus aneeshp2005 and shotgun_rain — frequent rematches, lots of momentum swings
  • Win/Loss/Draw totals across time controls: thousands of games with strong win counts in Bullet and Blitz, and a robust Rapid record

Streaks, quirks & fun facts

Aditya’s chess life is full of streaks, experimentations, and the occasional whimsical opening choice. A few tidbits fans enjoy:

  • Longest winning streak: 26 games — proof that when the machine is warmed up, it’s hard to stop
  • Longest losing streak: 11 games — even top grinders taste cold streaks
  • Favorite weekday to play: Thursday has a high win rate; best hour: early morning (07:00)
  • Fun opening oddity: the Amar Gambit appears frequently and yields a very healthy win rate — risky but effective

For followers & analysts

If you’re studying Aditya’s games, focus on transition moments: the early captures (~move 6 on average) often decide the character of the middlegame, and endgames are frequent and decisive. For a quick deep dive, check the Rapid rating chart above and the sample PGN snippet.

  • Study tips: review Scotch Game and Caro-Kann lines, practice complex endgames, and drill comeback scenarios
  • Interactive items included: rating chart and sample PGN for playback

Want to watch the evolution? Peak accomplishments summarized: , , , .

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