Atharva Biniwale (Atharvabb) - The Chess Voyager
Meet Atharva Biniwale, a fearless chess adventurer navigating the 64 squares with a mix of tactical flair and occasional quirky missteps. Known online as Atharvabb, Atharva’s chess journey in 2022 has been nothing short of a rollercoaster ride—in rapid, blitz, bullet, and even daily formats.
Rating Recap & Style
With rapid ratings cruising around the 480 mark and blitz hovering near 370, Atharva shows a persistent spirit, steadily battling through over 160 rapid games and 67 blitz duels. Bullet and daily chess? Those are the wild cards—short bursts with room for dramatic wins and occasional "oops" moments. The average game lasts about 50 moves, proving that patience and endurance are part of the strategy.
Wins, Losses, and the Underdog Spirit
Atharva’s win-loss record suggests a tough fight on the board: more losses than wins, sure, but every defeat comes with valuable lessons. Remarkably, the comeback rate is almost 59%, reflecting an unyielding grit to turn tables even when the chips are down. And when a piece goes missing? Don’t worry—Atharva bounces back with a perfect 100% win rate after losing material. Talk about resilience!
Opening Secrets & Opponent Counts
Keeping his openings classified as "Top Secret" (probably a decoy or just to keep opponents guessing), Atharva employs strategies that win about 29% of rapid games and an even more impressive 43% in blitz. His favorite opponents include ajeenkya97 (66 games fought!), linuxrook, and sammyfrosh21, with some opponents holding perfect win rates—both for and against him!
Psychology and Playing Patterns
Chess isn't just moves—it's mind games. Atharva has a tilt factor of 11%, meaning a slight chance of frustration, but nothing a good coffee can’t fix. Early resignation happens in about 16% of games, perhaps a tactical retreat or a moment of humility. Notably, his wins as White (35%) outpace Black (29%), showing that the initiative does count. Weekdays bring better win vibes, especially Tuesdays and Wednesdays, while mornings and early hours reveal sharp peaks in performance.
A Winning Streak & The Road Ahead
Atharva’s longest winning streak stands proudly at 6 games, though current streaks have cooled off for now. With a style that blends strategic patience and tactical audacity, this player is clearly on a personal journey of mastery—ready to turn losses into lessons and thwart opponents with unexpected moves.
In the grand game of chess, Atharva Biniwale proves that it’s not just about ratings or wins, but about passion and perseverance—one secret opening at a time.
Hi Atharva!
You have some encouraging signs in your games, and with a few focused adjustments you can climb far beyond your current 609 (2022-04-29). Below is a quick snapshot of when you score best, followed by detailed feedback.
What you’re already doing well
- Active pawn breaks. In several games you seize space with d4, e4 or d5. That is the right instinct—keep fighting for the centre.
- Tactical awareness. You often notice tactical shots such as 19.Rxe7+ in your Philidor win (see mini-diagram below). Spotting these combinations is a key strength at your level.
- Resilience. Even in worse positions you continue to look for chances; some opponents flagged on time because you kept the game complicated.
Biggest improvement areas
- Piece safety before tactics.
In your most recent loss to Ajeenkya97 you played 12.Rxb4?? and were hit by …Rxe2+. Do a quick blunder check (“Is anything I play immediately recaptured?”) before every move. - Follow basic opening rules consistently.
• Develop knights and bishops before moving the same piece twice.
• Castle early; king safety matters more than chasing pawns.
• Avoid premature pawn pushes like f3/f4 unless you know the ideas—they often weakened you in the Englund-style games. - Endgame technique.
In the marathon vs rradeqq you allowed connected passed pawns to decide the game. Practise king activity and basic rook endings so you convert advantages and defend longer. - Time management.
Several losses were simply on the clock. Try games with a small increment (e.g. 5 + 3) and train to make a “safe move” when under 5 seconds instead of freezing.
Suggested training plan
- Solve 20 tactical puzzles daily—focus on forks, pins and discovered attacks. (See Tactics.)
- Play one rapid game (15 + 10) each day and spend 10 minutes reviewing it—look for the first moment you went from equal to worse.
- Study one simple, sound opening for each colour (e.g. Italian Game as White, Scandinavian as Black) and learn the first 6-8 moves so you enter the middlegame confidently.
- Use an endgame trainer to master king-and-pawn vs king, and basic rook endings.
Next milestone
Your games show you’re easily capable of 600+ once blunders drop. Stick to the plan for two weeks and track your progress—those rating jumps will follow!
Good luck and enjoy the journey!
—Your Chess Coach 🤖
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| Ajeenkya97 | 7W / 55L / 4D | View Games |
| linuxrook | 6W / 1L / 3D | View Games |
| lordvord | 1W / 2L / 0D | View Games |
| nripdave2008 | 1W / 2L / 0D | View Games |
| sammyfrosh21 | 1W / 2L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 290 | 368 | 481 | 800 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 42W / 68L / 9D | 36W / 78L / 8D | 53.1 |
Openings: Most Played
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amar Gambit | 81 | 30 | 42 | 9 | 37.0% |
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 26 | 5 | 19 | 2 | 19.2% |
| Czech Defense | 10 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 30.0% |
| Elephant Gambit | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 28.6% |
| French Defense | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Amazon Attack | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0.0% |
| Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 25.0% |
| Alekhine Defense | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.0% |
| Australian Defense | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amar Gambit | 21 | 10 | 10 | 1 | 47.6% |
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 11 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 45.5% |
| French Defense | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 57.1% |
| Czech Defense | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 25.0% |
| Modern Defense | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
| French Defense: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elephant Gambit | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Alekhine Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Barnes Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amar Gambit | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 25.0% |
| Bishop's Opening: Horwitz Gambit | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Barnes Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 20.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Bird Opening: Dutch Variation, Batavo Gambit | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Modern Defense: Pterodactyl Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 6 | 0 |
| Losing | 11 | 4 |