Chetan Rathod

Chetan Rathod: The Amorous Aficionado of Chess

Meet Chetan Rathod, a rapid chess warrior whose love affair with the game is as intense as his username, Amorous-Aficionado. Navigating the battlefield of 1041 rapid games across 2024 and 2025 with a mixed bag of glory and grit, Chetan's journey is one of fierce tenacity and occasional heartbreak.

With a peak rapid rating of 531 in 2024 and bouncing back to a respectable 442 in 2025, Chetan demonstrates that persistence pays off, even if the occasional knight or rook decides to take an unexpected vacation. His average rapid rating hovered around the 400 mark — proving he's neither a pawn nor a kingpin, but a solid contender consistently plotting his next swooping checkmate.

Known for wielding the Van t Kruijs Opening like a secret weapon, Chetan boasts a win rate above 52% there — a humble yet deadly choice that keeps opponents on their toes. The French Defense is his fortress, where he reigns supreme with an impressive 67% win rate, leaving many challengers scratching their heads (and updating their opening repertoires).

But don’t be fooled by the numbers; Chetan's games average around 43 moves per win, suggesting he enjoys a marathon as much as a sprint. He’s not the fastest finisher, but rather a strategist savoring every maneuver before delivering the final coup de grâce.

Chetan's psychological dashboard reveals a tilt factor of 11, meaning when the going gets tough, the tough sometimes get a little dramatic — though he bounces back with a comeback rate of nearly 48%. And if he loses a piece? Brace yourself — he wins 100% of those games afterward. Clearly, underdog status is his jam.

His opponent roster is eclectic and vast, ranging from noobs to seasoned tacticians. Against "siddharth_5354" and "iamaditya242006," he sports a flawless 100% win rate; against some like "siscod" and "noobpluer," let's just say the love is unrequited.

Fun fact: Chetan's favorite hour to dominate the board is 19:00, where his win rate reaches a dazzling 100%. Maybe it’s the evening tea or just pure chess mojo.

Chetan Rathod might not be a household chess name yet, but with relentless passion, clever openings, and a cheeky comeback spirit, he’s steadily carving a niche — one pawn push, and queen sacrifice at a time.

Long live the amorous chase on the 64 squares!