Anirudh Bhutani: The Chess Conqueror with a Twist
Meet Anirudh Bhutani, a chess player who's been steadily climbing the ranks from a humble 261 Rapid rating in 2022 to a respectable 1035 by 2025. But don’t be fooled by the numbers alone; this player mixes determination with a dash of flair and a healthy obsession with winning streaks—boasting a longest winning streak of 9 games and currently riding a hot streak of 3!
Chess by the Numbers
- Rapid: From cautious beginner to near expert with an average rating surpassing 1000 in 2025, Anirudh has played over 500 rapid games, winning a cool 235 and drawing 20.
- Blitz: The thrill-seeker side comes alive on blitz boards, with 293 wins out of nearly 600 games, displaying an unwavering resolve (even if losses tally close behind).
- Bullet: A tactical sprinter, not just a jogger; though the bullet games show a bit of a rollercoaster ride with wins balanced by losses, the comeback rate is a staggering 77%—because giving up is never on the menu.
- Daily Chess: A mastermind of patience and calculation, with a jaw-dropping 90% win rate. Clearly, Anirudh knows how to make slow and steady win the race.
Playing Style & Mindset
This chess enthusiast is known for a high endgame frequency—because the real battle begins when pawns turn into queens! Anirudh averages nearly 62 moves per win, showing endurance and careful planning, and is equally comfortable playing with White or Black.
Psychologically, Anirudh is a resilient warrior: with only an 8% tilt factor and a perfect 100% win rate after losing a piece, this player turns adversity into advantage like a boss. Early resignations are rare (just 1.33%), because surrendering before a miracle comeback? Not in Anirudh’s playbook.
Famous (and Not-So-Famous) Battles
Anirudh's opponents range from longtime rivals like jaiho2007 and a_jayy to mysterious entities such as blank_477777. The win rate against some players is as high as 100% (take that, faramis117!), while against others it’s a humbling 0% (looking at you, poonbandit).
Chess and Chill
When not busy plotting world domination on 64 squares, Anirudh seems to prefer battling opponents on Sundays and Wednesdays, scoring over a 55% win rate, and has uncanny concentration spikes at 3 AM and 23 PM—night owl, anyone?
Final Thoughts
Whether blitzing through a tactical skirmish or taking the daily pace to outwit opponents in the long haul, Anirudh Bhutani embodies the spirit of chess: resilience, strategy, and a bit of cheeky fun. Watch this space, because the upward trajectory is far from over—check and mate, world!
Hi Anirudh 👋
Quick Snapshot
• Personal best so far:
• Your games show a strong fighting spirit – you win ~50 % of the time as Black and slightly more as White.
• Activity trends:
Your Consistent Strengths
- Piece Activity. You rarely leave pieces undeveloped. In your win vs mtturtle you completed development and seized the open c-file (see PGN below).
- Tactical Awareness. Forks such as 9.Nxd5! (same game) and the Greek-Gift style 13.Bxh6!! against Leo-LopezYT show you spot forcing shots.
- Calm under attack. In several Bird & French games you allowed the opponent to lash out, then consolidated and won the endgame.
Biggest Improvement Targets
- Opening discipline. Some early queen adventures (e.g. 4…Qg5 in your loss to fahmimyanuar) leave you vulnerable.
• Stick to three opening rules: develop, control centre, castle.
• Build a compact repertoire: one line vs 1.e4 (e.g. Classical French), one vs 1.d4 (e.g. Queen’s Gambit Declined). - Time management. Four recent losses were on the clock. Train with 5 + 5 games or set yourself a rule: be out of the opening with ≥ 7:30 on the clock. Use opponent’s think-time to plan.
- Conversion technique. When up material you sometimes keep trading blows instead of simplifying. Practise the “two-step”: (a) exchange pieces not pawns, (b) push passed pawns. Review the Albin counter-gambit loss where an extra pawn became irrelevant.
- Endgame fundamentals. In several K+P endings you missed quicker wins or stalemate tricks. Refresh opposition, outside passer and triangulation ideas – see opposition.
Concrete Training Plan (4 weeks)
| Day | Task |
|---|---|
| Mon / Wed | 30 min tactics (Chess.com Puzzle Rush + unrated puzzles). Focus on forks and counter-shots (search tag zwischenzug). |
| Tue | Analyse one of your losses without an engine first, then with it. Write one lesson in a notebook. |
| Thu | Study 10 moves deep in your chosen openings. Create a one-page cheat-sheet. |
| Fri | Play 3 rapid games 10 + 5. Goal: finish each opening with ≥ 70 % time left. |
| Sat | Endgame drill: 15 random K+P, R+P studies (lichess trainer or board). |
| Sun | Rest or casual 15 + 10 game; annotate interesting moments. |
Illustrative Games
Latest victory (Tarrasch vs mtturtle)
Recent loss (Albin Counter-Gambit vs SanderGe)
Mindset Tip
“When you see a good move, look for a better one – but when your clock is ticking, trust your evaluation and keep momentum.”
Keep pushing, analyse every game for one takeaway, and your rating will climb steadily. Good luck and enjoy the journey!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Recent Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| anshhikas | 35W / 14L / 0D | |
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| anshhikas | 35W / 14L / 0D | |
| jaiho2007 | 7W / 25L / 2D | |
| a_jayy | 21W / 5L / 4D | |
| dank-spank | 14W / 2L / 2D | |
| onee1sama | 11W / 1L / 0D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 483 | 613 | 1068 | 1270 |
| 2024 | 513 | 582 | 1003 | 1049 |
| 2023 | 591 | 661 | 868 | 921 |
| 2022 | 519 | 399 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 107W / 100L / 8D | 101W / 88L / 10D | 64.2 |
| 2024 | 114W / 96L / 6D | 111W / 102L / 7D | 62.9 |
| 2023 | 137W / 112L / 18D | 134W / 102L / 13D | 68.1 |
| 2022 | 7W / 3L / 0D | 7W / 5L / 0D | 47.5 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| French Defense | 82 | 52 | 28 | 2 | 63.4% |
| Australian Defense | 44 | 26 | 17 | 1 | 59.1% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 35 | 19 | 15 | 1 | 54.3% |
| Amar Gambit | 24 | 10 | 13 | 1 | 41.7% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 24 | 13 | 10 | 1 | 54.2% |
| Barnes Defense | 22 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 36.4% |
| Blackburne Shilling Gambit | 22 | 8 | 13 | 1 | 36.4% |
| Bishop's Opening | 20 | 9 | 10 | 1 | 45.0% |
| Amazon Attack | 20 | 8 | 11 | 1 | 40.0% |
| Sicilian Defense | 17 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 29.4% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| French Defense | 17 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 41.2% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 17 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 64.7% |
| Amazon Attack | 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 60.0% |
| Amar Gambit | 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 60.0% |
| Elephant Gambit | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Blackburne Shilling Gambit | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 62.5% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 37.5% |
| Australian Defense | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 28.6% |
| Czech Defense | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| French Defense | 28 | 19 | 7 | 2 | 67.9% |
| Australian Defense | 23 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 65.2% |
| Blackburne Shilling Gambit | 23 | 12 | 11 | 0 | 52.2% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 21 | 15 | 4 | 2 | 71.4% |
| Four Knights Game | 19 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 89.5% |
| Amazon Attack | 18 | 10 | 7 | 1 | 55.6% |
| Philidor Defense | 16 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 56.2% |
| French Defense: Advance Variation | 16 | 7 | 9 | 0 | 43.8% |
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 16 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 56.2% |
| QGA: 3.e3 c5 | 15 | 7 | 8 | 0 | 46.7% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amar Gambit | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Australian Defense | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Modern Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Sherzer Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% |
| Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| French Defense: Burn Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Philidor Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 9 | 0 |
| Losing | 8 | 1 |