Arhan Chethan Anand: The International Master with a Blitzy Swagger
Meet Arhan Chethan Anand—or Arhan_Anand in the digital realm—a chess maestro who’s earned the prestigious title International Master from FIDE. Not quite a Grandmaster yet, but with a style as dynamic and unpredictable as a rollercoaster, Arhan definitely has spectators on the edge of their seats.
Blitz Dominator
When the clock ticks down, Arhan shines brightest. Reaching a peak blitz rating of an astonishing 2724 in September 2023, Arhan has logged over a thousand blitz games with a win rate tipping just shy of 55%. That’s a lot of rapid-fire calculations and nail-biting finishes!
Some months look like calm seas with steady ratings around 2400–2600, but then boom—up goes the rating to 2700+. It’s a thrilling ride of brilliant wins punctuated by the occasional losses (and who doesn’t love those dramatic comebacks?). Their longest winning streak is a hearty 11 games, proving that the keyboard can sometimes catch fire!
Playing Style: A Mix of Brains and Bravado
- Early Resignation Rate: 37.44% — When Arhan smells danger, better pack it up early and come back swinging!
- Endgame Frequency: 56.53% — They don’t just survive early skirmishes; they relish the grueling endgame battles, averaging over 53 moves per game.
- Psychological Tilt Factor: 7 — A bit fiery under pressure, but nothing a good coffee can’t fix.
- Best Time to Play: 3 AM — Night owls, rejoice! Arhan is especially lethal when others are dreaming.
Opening Secrets Revealed (But Mostly Hidden!)
Arhan’s opening repertoire proudly features a mysterious "Top Secret" line that’s been wielded in over 1100 blitz games with a solid 54.7% win rate. When they don’t cloak their moves in mystery, the Modern Defense Standard Line and French Defense Classical Steinitz Boleslavsky Variation come out to play—both boasting a perfect 100% win record in limited exposures. Clearly, Arhan picks their battles wisely and knows when to surprise opponents.
Recent Battles: Victory and Defeat
The latest triumph came in a nail-biting blitz game where Arhan crushed Midgardsormur using the Modern Defense, forcing a resignation after an intense 42-move struggle filled with tactical precision and relentless pressure.
Even champions stumble, and Arhan’s recent losses include gritty battles against Preobrazhenska_D2011 in the Sicilian Defense OKelly Reti System, and a time-fighting duel lost to Turboplombir. Losses happen, but the resilience and comeback rate of 57.44% ensure Arhan never stays down for long.
Beyond the Board
Outside of matches, Arhan’s knack for consistently beating opponents with usernames like cheesemastercat, quickmoth, and thecranium hints at a player who’s seen it all and still keeps a playful spirit. With a win rate over 60% on Mondays and a surprising peak performance in the wee hours of the morning, one might wonder if chess is a passion or just an epic night owl hobby!
In summary, Arhan Chethan Anand is the kind of player who can dazzle you with dazzling tactical shots, force errors with psychological finesse, and then remind you chess is as much about fun as it is about finesse. Keep an eye on this International Master — the journey to Grandmaster might just be two blunders and one brilliant combination away!