Akhilesh Nagare: Candidate Master and Blitz Warrior
Akhilesh Nagare, known online as Akhilesh_Nagare, is a FIDE Candidate Master who lives for fast chess. His preferred battleground is Blitz, where he has played more than 13,000 rated games and built a reputation as a relentless, creative fighter.
The Blitz rating journey has been a wild ride. He started near 1526 in July 2018 and eventually reached 2517 (2025-03-26) in March 2025. The chart below shows the climb, the crashes, and the comebacks.
Career Highlights
- Earned the FIDE Candidate Master title.
- Reached a Blitz peak of 2517 (2025-03-26).
- Reached a Bullet peak of 2507 (2022-03-20).
- Played over 13,000 rated Blitz games.
- Won 14 games in a row at his best.
Opening Repertoire: Bishops, Pawns, and Surprises
Akhilesh is not a one-trick pony, but he definitely has favorites. As White, he loves the Nimzo-Larsen Attack with 1.b3, scoring above 55% in more than 220 Blitz games. As Black, the French Defense is his workhorse, with over 260 Blitz games and a solid record. He also regularly plays the Sicilian Defense and the Caro-Kann Defense.
His opening mix produces long, complex games. His average decisive game lasts around 74 moves, and he reaches the endgame in 78% of his games. The chart below shows how his results vary by opening.
Rivalries That Define a Grinder
No one has faced Akhilesh more often than Vedant Pimpalkhare. Their 136-game series is a true online chess saga, even if ved1703 holds the edge with 92 wins. Akhilesh still managed 27 wins and 17 draws, which means he kept coming back for more.
Against rbj77, the story is much closer. In 77 games, Akhilesh has 34 wins, 30 losses, and 13 draws. These rivalries show his willingness to test himself against the same strong opponents until things click.
Style, Resilience, and a Little Chaos
Akhilesh is a grinder with a high pain tolerance. He almost never resigns early, and his comeback rate is 86.92%. Even after losing a piece, he still wins 44% of the time. His longest losing streak is 18 games, which sounds rough, but his longest winning streak is 14, which shows how quickly he can turn a bad run into a hot one. His tilt factor is 18, so he is human, but he always comes back.
He wins 63% of games against lower-rated players and 30% against higher-rated players, which is exactly what a competitive Blitz player should do. He is slightly stronger with the white pieces, with a 47.89% win rate compared to 43.71% with black. His best hour is 7pm, and Sunday is his best day. If you see him online then, bring your best moves.
Final Move
Akhilesh Nagare is a Candidate Master who embodies the spirit of online Blitz chess. He plays fast, plays often, and plays to win. Whether he is unleashing the Nimzo-Larsen Attack or defending the French Defense, he makes every game a fight. Watch for him on the Blitz leaderboard, especially on Sunday evenings.