Abhay Rathi

Profile: Abhay Rathi (ARR-28)

Meet Abhay Rathi, known in the chess world by the cryptic ID ARR-28. A player who’s clearly not afraid to mix things up on the board, Abhay’s journey through the ranks of rapid chess has been quite the rollercoaster. From a humble beginning rating of 567 in early 2025, Abhay quickly soared to a peak of 1336, proving that sometimes lightning does strike twice... or at least after a few dozen matches.

Chess Style & Stats

Abhay’s approach to rapid chess is a blend of resilience and spirited attacking. With an impressive longest winning streak of 9 games and a not-so-shabby overall rapid win record of 296 wins, 288 losses, and 13 draws, they’re a force to be reckoned with — or at least a worthy opponent who might just keep you up thinking about that one missed move.

Tactical awareness? Spot on, especially considering an outstanding comeback rate of nearly 70%. Yes, when Abhay loses a piece, there’s a 42.86% chance they’ll turn the game around. So be warned: never count this player out early.

Opening Preferences

Abhay likes to keep opponents guessing. Their favorite weapon? The Unknown Opening, which has yielded an even 50.99% win rate over 304 games — basically like exploring a treasure map where sometimes you find gold, and sometimes you find a dragon. The Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Chigorin Variation is another favorite, boasting a 75% win rate, meaning when Abhay pulls this out, better watch out!

Interestingly, their weakest opening seems to be the Giuoco Piano Game Main Line, with no wins out of three attempts, so if you ever face Abhay, that might be your chink in their armor — but don’t get cocky, these stats can change before you finish your next move.

Playing Time & Peak Moments

The best time to challenge Abhay? Definitely not 2 AM — that’s their prime game time when win rates hit 100%. Weekday warriors beware: Wednesday is their lucky day, with a win rate soaring to over 60%. Slow and steady? Not quite, as Abhay averages about 60 moves to victory, often savoring the endgame, which they engage in almost 64% of the time.

On and Off the Board

With a tilt factor of 8, Abhay shows a human side, one might say they’re passionate enough to sometimes get their knights in a twist. And with an early resignation rate barely above 1%, you know they rarely give up — unless it’s absolutely necessary, or their coffee kicks in.

Recent Battles

In the latest rapid skirmishes, Abhay triumphed over kanchan2345 and f_hoog, sealing the victories often by resignation or time, demonstrating endurance and pressure play. However, the loss to LukaBegalishvili reminds us all that even the best stumble sometimes—there’s always tomorrow's game to prove otherwise!

In summary, Abhay Rathi is a spirited rapid chess player who keeps opponents on their toes with a mix of unpredictability, resilience, and a touch of endgame wizardry. Whether you face them or watch their games, one thing’s for sure: boredom doesn’t stand a chance.