Atharv Dhir: The Relentless Blitz Enthusiast
Meet Atharv Dhir, known across the chessboards of the internet as atharvdhir.
A player whose passion for Blitz chess is as fiery as his determination—often boasting a rollercoaster of a rating journey with peaks soaring to an impressive 837 in February 2025.
Atharv is not your everyday speedster. With over 5,200 Blitz games under his belt and an almost even split between wins (2,519) and losses (2,523), he grinds tirelessly on the 64 squares, sometimes leaning on luck, sometimes sheer tactical wizardry. His style? A cocktail of early resignations (about 10.57% of his games) and grueling endgames that stretch nearly 57 moves per win—a true chess marathoner!
Though his Bullet rating might not set the world on fire (max 284), and Rapid play hovers around modest levels, Atharv shows a particular fondness for the Queen's Pawn Accelerated London System, his most successful weapon in Blitz battles with a commendable win rate north of 53%.
Fun fact: Atharv’s comeback rate after losing a piece is a gutsy 71.07%, which means even after a blunder, he’s the kind of player who says, “Plot twist!” and fights on.
This warrior of the rapid squares also has a soft spot for the timing of his brawls. The best hits happen around 10 AM, where his win rate is surprisingly perfect at one o'clock in the morning (maybe a glitch? or just secret midnight training sessions?). Just kidding – mornings are where he shines brightest!
When not dodging checkmates or pulling off time wins (his last victory being a neat squeeze on the clock in June 2025), Atharv keeps an admirable psychological edge with a tilt factor barely hitting 9 – lower than many heated competitors, proving he's got the mental stamina to bounce back better.
Want to challenge Atharv? Just know that while he occasionally indulges in early resignations (probably when the coffee runs out), he’s a force to be reckoned with on the board. The chessboard is his playground and he's a player who wears every loss as a badge and every win as well-earned glory.
So keep an eye out for atharvdhir: the blitz aficionado with the heart of a lion and the patience of a chess grandmaster-in-training. Perhaps one day, he’ll even crack that Bullet rating ceiling – until then, the chess clock keeps ticking and Atharv keeps clicking!
