About Priyadharshan Kannappan
Priyadharshan Kannappan is a formidable chess Grandmaster, known for his rapid and bullet prowess on the chessboard. With an aggressive style and tactical awareness, Priyadharshan commands respect and fear in online blitz and bullet games.
Playing Style & Strengths
Priyadharshan thrives in fast-paced formats, particularly bullet chess, boasting a peak rating of 2818 in January 2024. His style is characterized by sharp tactical shots and a fearless approach towards complications. He has a comeback rate of 33.5% and handles adversity well by winning 51.6% of games after losing a piece.
- Early Resignation Rate: 66.09% – sometimes he knows when to quit!
- Average Moves per Win: 33.1
- Win rate as White: 55.11%
- Win rate as Black: 53.94%
- Preferred Openings include the Nimzo-Larsen Attack and Hungarian Opening variations.
- Best time to play: around 4 AM – a true night owl’s chess hero.
Notable Achievements & Ratings
- Peak Bullet rating: 2818 (Jan 2024)
- Peak Blitz rating: 2807 (Sep 2019)
- Peak Rapid rating: 2623 (Oct 2019)
- More than 10,000 recorded blitz games, with a win record exceeding 7,500 wins.
- Impressive streaks include a longest winning streak of 28 games.
Opening Preferences
Priyadharshan favors an eclectic repertoire with strong performances in various openings:
- Blitz: Nimzo-Larsen Attack, Queen's Pawn Games, and Berlin Defense variations.
- Bullet: Hungarian Opening variations, Van't Kruijs Opening, and English Defense.
- Rapid: Nimzo-Indian Defense and Sicilian Defense variations.
Competitive Record & Style Notes
Priyadharshan boasts a highly positive win/loss record across all time controls, particularly strong in blitz and bullet formats. With a spontaneous and combative approach, he loves tactical melees and is not afraid to dive into chaotic positions. His average decisive game length shows that he is efficient but does not rush recklessly. His opponents often find it challenging to hold a draw against him, reflecting his fighting spirit.