Meet arulbh: The Chess Conqueror with a Twist
Once upon a chessboard, there emerged a player not afraid to dance with chaos and checkmates alike—arulbh. With a peak blitz rating of 1102 achieved back in April 2018, and a rapid peak of 956 as recently as January 2025, arulbh isn't just competing; they're on a quest to leave pawns, knights, and opponents breathless.
Style and Strategy
arulbh prefers the battlefield of blitz and rapid chess, where decisions must be as quick as a knight's hop but as calculated as a master’s handshake. Their game is sprinkled with a healthy mix of early resignations (about 5.3%)—because who has time for hopeless positions? Average moves hover around 50 per win, proving this is no one-move-wonder but a strategist who loves the long game.
True to form, arulbh shines brightest in comeback scenarios, boasting a staggering 77% comeback rate. Lost a piece? No problem! With a 43% win rate after losing material, they play the chess equivalent of "It's not over till the queen sings."
Opening Choices
Whether it's the aggressive King’s Pawn Opening with a respectable 50% win rate in blitz or the crafty Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation where they've crushed opponents with a 72% win rate in rapid, arulbh loves to mix classical moves with a dash of surprise. The Queens Pawn Opening is also a favorite, delivering solid success with 57.5% wins in blitz.
Recent Triumphs
Just recently, arulbh clinched a thrilling checkmate victory in a Scotch Game against sotmam — sealing the match in a well-executed 56-move finale that had bishops firing lasers and rooks marching like soldiers. Not one to shy away from the spotlight, arulbh also boasts multiple wins against opponents such as babyboychinito, sammat21, and ustas032, all with a perfect 100% win record.
The Numbers Game
- Total Blitz Games: Over 1,700 with nearly equal wins and losses, proving arulbh is battle-tested.
- Rapid Play: Holds a nearly 48% average win rate, constantly challenging higher-rated foes.
- Rating Fluctuations: From the early 600s in 2018 to hitting the 700s and fluctuating nowadays, arulbh's journey is the chess equivalent of a rollercoaster—with plenty of thrilling highs and dramatic moments.
Psychological Play
With a tilt factor of 11, arulbh keeps their cool more often than not, though even the best have their off days. Playing peaks between 8am and 10am suggest mornings are when their brain pounces hardest—perhaps fueled by coffee or sheer willpower to defeat pawns and dragons alike.
In Conclusion
arulbh is not just a username; it's a story of resilience, strategy, and healthy respect for the art of chess. Whether clobbering opponents on blitz or sneaking through defenses in rapid, this player proves one thing: the game's never boring when arulbh is around.
So watch out, chess world, because arulbh is here—ready to turn checkmates into checkmated tales.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| camohand | 3W / 0L / 0D | View Games |
| jaydhi | 1W / 2L / 0D | View Games |
| losmegadons12 | 2W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
| mimonabil | 2W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
| vaida22 | 0W / 1L / 2D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 332 | 396 | ||
| 2020 | 787 | |||
| 2019 | 595 | |||
| 2018 | 655 | 1200 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 425W / 403L / 22D | 377W / 447L / 25D | 52.1 |
| 2020 | 33W / 26L / 0D | 30W / 31L / 1D | 47.6 |
| 2019 | 1W / 2L / 0D | 2W / 3L / 0D | 40.0 |
| 2018 | 157W / 173L / 5D | 145W / 180L / 5D | 46.1 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Pawn Opening | 168 | 86 | 77 | 5 | 51.2% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation | 111 | 52 | 57 | 2 | 46.9% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 90 | 39 | 46 | 5 | 43.3% |
| Scotch Game | 72 | 37 | 35 | 0 | 51.4% |
| French Defense Knight Variation | 57 | 28 | 28 | 1 | 49.1% |
| Philidor Defense | 53 | 25 | 27 | 1 | 47.2% |
| Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation | 51 | 25 | 26 | 0 | 49.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening | 48 | 25 | 22 | 1 | 52.1% |
| Scandinavian Defense Closed | 44 | 17 | 27 | 0 | 38.6% |
| Petrovs Defense | 42 | 21 | 19 | 2 | 50.0% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation | 50 | 21 | 28 | 1 | 42.0% |
| Kings Pawn Opening | 42 | 23 | 17 | 2 | 54.8% |
| Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation | 39 | 28 | 11 | 0 | 71.8% |
| Scotch Game | 34 | 11 | 21 | 2 | 32.4% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 33 | 14 | 19 | 0 | 42.4% |
| Queens Pawn Opening | 19 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 26.3% |
| Three Knights Opening | 17 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 41.2% |
| Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Main Line | 15 | 6 | 9 | 0 | 40.0% |
| Ponziani Opening Jaenisch Counterattack | 15 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 60.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense Closed | 15 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 60.0% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Defense Open | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 10 | 0 |
| Losing | 11 | 3 |