Chess Player Profile: Arvind N. (aka Arvind_Aero)
Meet Arvind N., a blitz enthusiast who has probably burned more brain cells in fast-paced chess marathons than anyone on the internet. With a peak blitz rating skyrocketing to an impressive 2405 in 2020 (that's right, he flew high like his Aero nickname suggests), Arvind has shown the ability to blindside opponents faster than you can say "checkmate."
His chess journey is nothing short of a rollercoaster ride – jumping from a modest 886 in 2019 blitz games to a lightning-fast 2405 just a year later. Clearly, Arvind knows how to press the pedal to the metal when it comes to blitz! However, like any great drama, there have been ups and downs — in 2022, the blitz rating dipped to around 906, making fans wonder if Arvind was simply too busy calculating queen sacrifices in his head while sipping coffee.
Arvind’s rapid and bullet games tell a story of versatility. At one point, he soared to a 2082 rapid rating, showing he’s not just a speed demon but a strategic thinker when given a bit more time. His bullet peak hovered around 1091, suggesting lightning reflexes, though with room to improve (even Usain Bolt had to start somewhere).
Playing Style & Trivia
- Endgame Frequency: 65.7% – Arvind truly enjoys unraveling the mysteries of the endgame rather than folding early. Apparently, quitting isn’t really his style, as shown by a relatively low early resignation rate of just 4.14%.
- Comeback King: With a 74.47% comeback rate, Arvind is like that stubborn chess hero who rises from the ashes after losing material — in fact, his win rate after losing a piece is a perfect 100%, which tells you not to count him out even if you snag a pawn.
- Patience Levels: An average of 62 moves per win suggests he’s in it for the long haul, grinding victories with resilience and tenacity — or maybe just endlessly tweaking his opening prep.
- White vs. Black: Arvind enjoys a slight edge when playing white, at a 50.66% win rate, but he's no slouch with black either (46.84%). A worthy opponent for any color!
Quirky Stats
Arvind performs better in the evenings, with nearly 59% win rates around 19:00 and 21:00 hours — apparently, his chess brain wakes up later than some of us mere mortals. Beware challenging him at dinnertime: it might be your last move!
His psychological tilt factor (a respectable 15) suggests that while frustration occasionally creeps in, Arvind generally keeps his cool under pressure. Perhaps he just imagines his laptop has blundered instead of him.
Online Rivals and Memes
Among his most played opponents is "iwillbemyownlight," a foe who’s evidently a tough nut with only a 46% defeat rate against Arvind. And if you ever plan to face Arvind, be ready — he sports a longest winning streak of 15 games, fueled by caffeine and a borderline obsession with “Top Secret” openings that his rivals still haven't cracked.
Whether blitzing against friend or foe, Arvind’s knack for turning lost battles into epic victories ensures entertaining games and some seriously exciting chess highlights. One thing is clear: this is a player who treats every game as an action movie sequel, full of unexpected twists, comebacks, and checkmates.
Hi Arvind N.,
You’ve played enough games now for some clear patterns to emerge. Below is a mix of praise, concrete next-steps, and a few highlighted positions to make the ideas memorable.
What you’re already doing well ⭐
- Fighting spirit – win or lose, you keep looking for chances and often turn messy positions into practical wins.
- Piece activity – when you develop smoothly you’re comfortable aiming pieces at the opponent’s king, as in your recent checkmate versus ziad128182.
- Tactical alertness (when focused) – examples such as the Nxf2 sequence in the same game show you can spot double-attacks when the board is alive with possibilities.
3 biggest improvement levers 🚀
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Stop moving the queen in the first 5 moves.
Early queen raids (…Qf6, …Qxb2, Qf3, etc.) cost you development tempo and king safety.
Black won material but soon fell to checks and tactics. Try to follow the four opening rules: development, centre control, king safety (castle!), and only then look for pawn-grabs. -
Castle every game unless there is a clear tactical reason not to.
A surprising number of losses come from your king wandering in the centre. Add a mental checklist on move 7–10: “Have I castled yet?” If the answer is “no”, do it or have a concrete reason not to. See castling for the underlying principle. -
Time management.
Several defeats are simply “lost on time” or “abandoned while worse”. Quick tips:- Use the opponent’s turn to decide between two candidate moves.
- Play a simple opening repertoire (below) so you spend zero seconds on the first 6 moves.
Opening kit – keep it simple ⏳
Memorise just the first five moves of each side; rely on principles after that.
- As White: 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4 Bc5 (Italian). If Black plays anything weird, still develop knights and bishops and castle.
- As Black vs 1.e4: 1…e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3…Nf6 4…Bc5 (Two-Knights / Italian set-up). No early queen moves.
- As Black vs 1.d4: 1…d5 2…e6 3…Nf6 – a quiet Queen’s-Pawn defence that again avoids queen adventures.
Tactics workout 📚
Daily puzzle reps will pay off faster than memorising more openings. Focus on:
- Forks – knight and queen especially (see fork).
- Discovered attacks.
- Back-rank patterns.
Annotated snapshot from your recent win 🔍
Notice how after the break …d5 you mobilised every piece toward the white king. Try to replicate the same coordination in quieter openings without first grabbing side pawns.
Track your progress 📈
Your blitz peak so far: 2436 (2020-11-10). Keep an eye on:
90-day action plan ✅
- Play 3 rapid (10|0 or 15|10) games per week – more time = fewer random blunders.
- Finish 20 tactical puzzles a day until you hit 70 % accuracy for a week straight.
- Review one lost game per session; ask, “Which move broke an opening principle?” Fix that, not the 25th move.
- After each week, skim your charts above and celebrate any upward trend.
Stick to the plan and you’ll break 1000 in no time—good luck, and enjoy the journey!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| iwillbemyownlight | 6W / 4L / 3D | View Games |
| saeed0372 | 8W / 2L / 1D | View Games |
| pankaj7084 | 8W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
| popcornice1 | 8W / 0L / 1D | View Games |
| shurezma | 8W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 810 | 899 | ||
| 2023 | 857 | 911 | 1075 | |
| 2022 | 926 | 906 | 1202 | |
| 2021 | 765 | 1932 | 1275 | |
| 2020 | 906 | 2405 | 1373 | |
| 2019 | 900 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 45W / 44L / 1D | 42W / 48L / 2D | 66.1 |
| 2023 | 126W / 114L / 7D | 114W / 128L / 4D | 64.2 |
| 2022 | 306W / 331L / 22D | 273W / 344L / 29D | 67.9 |
| 2021 | 415W / 407L / 29D | 405W / 429L / 24D | 66.9 |
| 2020 | 366W / 240L / 13D | 334W / 283L / 18D | 61.8 |
| 2019 | 17W / 34L / 0D | 17W / 35L / 1D | 57.9 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Secret | 2945 | 1487 | 1369 | 89 | 50.5% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Secret | 2039 | 945 | 1033 | 61 | 46.4% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Secret | 63 | 28 | 35 | 0 | 44.4% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 15 | 1 |
| Losing | 15 | 0 |