Ashutosh Suresh: The Relentless Bishop's Opening Enthusiast
Meet Ashutosh Suresh, better known in the chess realms as ashusuresh, a blitz and rapid player whose love affair with the Bishop's Opening could rival any Shakespearean romance. Ashutosh’s chess journey has been a rollercoaster of ratings and memorable battles, marked by a peak blitz rating of 939 in 2021 and a rapid rating high of 1353 the same year. While bullet chess may not be his domain (peak 1056), his true grit shines brightest in blitz and rapid games – where every second counts and every bishop move bites.
Style and Strategy
Ashutosh’s playing style is a crafty blend of patience and tactical flair, with a knack for comebacks reflected in a remarkable 64.34% comeback rate after facing adversity. He is not one to throw in the towel easily, even with an early resignation rate of just under 8%. Preferring an average of about 48 moves to close out a win, Ashutosh embraces long, strategic bouts over quick skirmishes. His endgame appearances are frequent (almost 46% of games), proving he's in it for the marathon, not just the sprint.
Notable Openings and Performance
The Bishop's Opening – Boi Variation might as well be his signature move, boasting an impressive 85.7% win rate across seven games. The “Top Secret” opening (or perhaps just his sneaky favorite) has netted him nearly 50% wins over 1,696 blitz games. His fondness for bishop-centric lines is evident as he has battled extensively with various Bishop’s Opening variations, including the Berlin Defense, scoring decent success. However, not even Ashutosh’s bishops can always fend off the French or Nimzowitsch Larsen attacks, where he’s suffered without wins.
The Man Behind the Bishop
Ashutosh plays his best chess around midnight – quite possibly the witching hour where strategy and madness meet. With a tilt factor of 13, he’s humanized by the occasional mood swing but bounces back with resilience. His best days to play? Sundays and Thursdays with a win rate just over 52%, so maybe avoid him if it’s a lazy Sunday afternoon!
Recent Drama on the 64 Squares
In his most recent shining moment, Ashutosh clinched victory by resignation in a beautifully tactical game using the Bishop's Opening Berlin Defense. He skillfully outmaneuvered opponent mjouecs, culminating in a queen capture on move 21. Yet, not all battles end as triumphantly for Ashutosh—just days later, he tasted defeat against LuisClaudioDomingues in a tense Bishop’s Opening duel. True to his fighting spirit, Ashutosh continues to face foes large and small, learning, adapting, and, most importantly, having fun.
Chess Personality at a Glance
- Blitz record: 863 wins, 834 losses, 42 draws
- Rapid record: 24 wins, 20 losses, 4 draws
- Bullet record: 2 wins, 15 losses (bullet still a work in progress!)
- Longest winning streak: 9 games
- Longest losing streak: 13 games (because even heroes have off days)
- Preferred openings: Bishop’s Opening variations galore!
- Wins above rating: Rare, but fiery and memorable
In sum, Ashutosh Suresh is the chess player who proves resilience beats raw rating every time. His story is one of steady climbs, tactical surprises, and a bishop’s charm that’s simply irresistible. Whether he’s dazzling opponents or learning from losses, his devotion to the game is undeniable—and just maybe, his next big move is only a bishop away!
