Ashish Vaja NM

Ashish Vaja: The National Master with a Knack for Winning on Time

Chess aficionados, meet Ashish Vaja, a proudly titled National Master hailing from the National circuit where moves are sharp and time trouble is even sharper. Ashish’s journey on the 64 squares has been as dramatic as a thriller novel, featuring dazzling winning streaks, catastrophic losing streaks (we’re talking 222 in a row, but who’s counting?), and a penchant for winning games … on time. Yes, you read that right — Ashish wins so often by clock that opponents might want to invest in better wristwatches.

Rating Rollercoaster

Starting around 1346 in 2012, Ashish rode the rollercoaster of ratings with a peak Daily rating of 2157 achieved on November 1, 2014. Whether toggling between the highs of 2157 or the surprising dips to the 1300s in subsequent years, Ashish’s resilience and dedication to the game remain unwavering.

Playing Style: Patient, Tactical, and a Bit Resigned

Known for a relatively high early resignation rate at nearly 60%, Ashish embodies the spirit of “why suffer longer than needed?” However, don’t mistake this for giving up easily — this player’s tactical awareness shines through with a comeback rate of 66.67% and winning more than half the battles even after losing a piece (56.84%). With an average of over 50 moves per win, Ashish’s games often feel like epics unfolding on every square.

The Clock is Their Ally

Ashish’s games often end not just with a checkmate but with a twist: victories on the opponent’s time. Out of 393 wins in daily chess, 63 clinched victory by timeout, turning the pressure of the clock into a secret weapon. Opponents beware at 01:00 AM — Ashish’s statistically strongest playing hour – it might be your worst.

Notable Streaks & Quirks

• Longest Winning Streak: 27 games (because sometimes the stars align perfectly)
• Longest Losing Streak: 222 games (one does have to respect stamina!)
• White Win Rate: 43.01%
• Black Win Rate: 41.7%

Opening Wizardry & Opponent Records

While opening secrets remain, well, top secret, Ashish has played over 900 daily games in this undisclosed repertoire, winning about 42% of them. When it comes to opponents, Ashish has a 100% win rate against a surprising number of them, including some notable chess usernames such as abeluchin and tajeagle1357. However, some adversaries have proven tougher, reminding us that chess is humbling for all.

Recent Battles

Ashish’s recent victories are marked by patience and clock pressure — wins against players like magnus1996 and scott1974 were secured on time, proving once again that speed and strategy go hand in hand. Losses generally follow a similar storyline but with Ashish on the wrong side of the clock.

Fun Fact

With a tilt factor clocking in at a staggering 222 (the same number as the longest losing streak), Ashish's emotional resilience is as legendary as their tactical play. Like a knight on a quest, Ashish bumps into challenges but keeps galloping towards improvement — all while keeping their sense of humor intact.

In short, Ashish Vaja is a fascinating blend of a national master’s skill, a clock’s nemesis, and a chessboard storyteller, always reminding us that in chess, as in life, sometimes it’s not just how you play but also when you press the clock that counts.

For more, take a peek into Ashish’s games here and watch the drama unfold—complete with wins on time and a few wild swings!