Profile of Vishnu "alcah0lic" Vishnu
If chess were a marathon, Vishnu Vishnu (known online as alcah0lic) would be that determined runner who sometimes trips over his shoelaces but keeps running with a grin. Currently cruising around the 500–600 rating plateau in Rapid games, Vishnu has shown remarkable resilience, bouncing back frequently with an impressive 64.39% comeback rate after setbacks. A player who refuses to quit early with only a ~5% early resignation rate, he often drags his adversaries through lengthy battles, averaging nearly 48 moves per win and stubbornly playing over 55 moves before defeat.
Journey Through the Ratings
Starting off at a peak Rapid rating of 1002 in June 2024, Vishnu experienced the rollercoaster ride of ratings familiar to most chess enthusiasts. After that summer burst, he settled into steady progress, currently holding around 510 in Rapid and flirting with the 850 mark in Daily chess. His Daily peak was a respectable 1037 in November 2024, proving he's no stranger to grinding out results when the clock ticks slower.
Opening Arsenal
Vishnu’s go-to Rapid openings showcase a fondness for the Queens Pawn family, especially the Zukertort and Chigorin variations, with win rates generally hovering in the high 50s. He even masters the sneaky Pirc Defense, holding nearly a 48% win rate across 94 Rapid games—impressive for what some might call a tricky and somewhat exotic choice. When forced to switch gears, he occasionally deploys the Reti and Mieses Opening Reversed Rat Variation with a 52-53% success rate, proving his versatility on the board.
Playing Style & Psychological Profile
Known for his sturdy psychological fortitude (with a reasonably low Tilt Factor of 15), Vishnu thrives in the evening hours—especially around 9 PM—where his win rate sky-rockets. Not exactly a flash-in-the-pan tactician, this player prefers longer, strategic tussles, reflected in the frequent endgames he reaches nearly half the time. He might not win by blunder strokes alone—his wins by resignation beat the checkmates 173 to 139—but this shows a healthy respect for making opponents pack it in when there’s no hope left.
Memorable Battles
Among many bouts fought, a recent highlight was a crisp victory by resignation against ngel-Arce in June 2025. Deploying the classic Queens Pawn Opening, Vishnu outmaneuvered his opponent in just 8 moves, charmingly sacrificing a bishop for a swift victory. Victory is often followed (unfortunately) by hard lessons, as losses against players like RobiBadboy demonstrate; sometimes time itself was a cruel enemy.
Quirks & Trivia
- Longest winning streak: 10 games (a true chess caffeine buzz!)
- Longest losing streak: 15 games (because even champions hit rough patches)
- Win rate against lower-rated opponents: a dominant 83.5% — talk about no mercy!
- Win rate against higher-rated foes: a humble 16%, showing he enjoys a David vs. Goliath challenge now and then
In summary, Vishnu alcah0lic Vishnu is a fighter on the digital chess battlefield—sometimes clumsy, often stubborn, but always ready to play another game. Whether he's battling the clock or trapped in long endgames, his journey is one every budding chess player can admire: persistent, hopeful, and always learning.
