Meet Manisha Kambli —AKA Ashupro27, The Chess Maverick!
Manisha Kambli, known in the chessverse as Ashupro27, is a rapidly emerging contender with a flair for tactical skirmishes and a penchant for dramatic checkmates. Starting from a humble rapid rating of just 152 at the end of 2023, she has blitzed her way up to an impressive peak rapid rating of 954 as of early 2025. Not bad for someone who’s only been in the game a short while!
Game Style & Highlights
Her chess personality is a mix of resilience and aggressive flair. Despite a tilt factor of 11 (so yes, the agony of defeat sometimes hits!), Manisha bounces back with a strong 74.89% comeback rate. She’s known for ending her wins with long, strategic battles averaging over 56 moves, showing both grit and patience on the board.
Favorite Openings (Spoiler: She Loves the King's Pawn!)
- King’s Pawn Opening (57.45% win rate in rapid): The classic go-to. Why mess with success?
- Scandinavian Defense (around 51% win rate): Ashupro27 isn’t afraid to mix it up, often catching opponents off-guard in this sharp and unorthodox line.
- Italian Game & Caro-Kann Defense: A balanced mix of old-school charm and solid defense.
Rapid Fire & Blitz Battles
In faster time controls, Manisha shows remarkable adaptability. She has notched up a blitz peak rating of 624 and maintains a solid win record in bullet, blitz, and rapid formats. Although her bullet games can get a little wild (average win moves much fewer!), she manages to hold her nerve.
Quirks & Fun Facts
Best time to catch her at the board: Midnight (00:00)! When the world sleeps, Manisha is puzzling opponents with wicked moves.
Luckiest hours: 9 AM and 6 AM boasting win rates above 60%, proving she’s a morning person, or maybe just really good at coffee-fueled chess.
Longest winning streak: 11 games straight — that’s some serious mojo.
Longest losing streak: Also 11 games — because, hey, what’s a hero without a little adversity?
Memorable Triumph
One of Manisha’s freshest victories was a dazzling rapid game, ending in a stunning checkmate after only 19 moves using the King's Pawn Opening, King's Knight Variation. She left her opponent no chance to breathe — truly a chess thriller! (Replay here)
Why Follow Manisha?
Whether you’re a budding chess enthusiast or a hardened grandmaster, Manisha’s journey from the low rungs of the rating ladder to near-1000 rapid rating in just over a year is an inspiring story of persistence, learning, and a bit of cheeky fun on the board. Here’s to watching Ashupro27 climb even higher — one brilliant move at a time!
