vivek halnor

Vivek Halnor: The Spirited Chess Journeyman

Meet Vivek Halnor, a chess player who approaches the 64 squares with the enthusiasm of a curious cat and the perseverance of a tortoise on a treadmill. Currently toiling through Rapid and Blitz games, Vivek’s rating tells a tale of gritty battles and a hint of roller-coaster drama.

Rating & Stats Snapshot

• Rapid Rating in 2025: ~484 (a slight rebound from some tough losses)
• Blitz Rating standing at a modest 185, proving speed chess might not yet be his natural element
• Total Rapid games played: Over 400, with wins just shy of losses (160 wins vs 171 losses) — clearly a fighter, if not always the finisher.
• Blitz games: A humble 5, all losses. Probably binge-watching grandmaster games instead of blitzing wins.

Playing Style & Character

Vivek has an early resignation rate around 5%, indicating that he sometimes throws in the towel but refuses to quit the game entirely. His games often reach an endgame phase about half the time, showing a patient streak, and he typically clocks about 50 moves before sealing victory or defeat – the chess equivalent of a "long walk to the fridge."

Notably, when behind, Vivek sports a comeback rate of 57.5% and his win rate after losing a piece is a perfect 100% — talk about turning lemons into lemonade! However, watch out for his “tilt factor” of 7; even the calmest warriors have their moment of frustration.

Opening Preferences

A fan of good old-fashioned King’s Pawn Opening, Vivek’s best success comes here, winning over half the time (54.7%). Other openings like the Reti and Alekhine’s Defense get some love too, with respectable win rates hovering around 40-55%. Yet some defenses like the Nimzowitsch are less forgiving.

Memorable Opponents

Vivek has faced the same opponent a few times, notably parth7211 and ayush1415, winning about two-thirds of their encounters. Meanwhile, he’s notorious for demolishing many others with a 100% record—proof that every chessboard holds potential for victory.

Fun Facts & Quirks

• Best hour for Vivek to play? Apparently 5 AM with a whopping 73% win rate. Early riser or nocturnal strategist? You decide.
• Tuesdays and Wednesdays are also lucky days, with win rates above 47%.
• Despite a blitz record that screams "practice needed," 8-game consecutive wins once crowned him a small-time streak king.

In summary, Vivek is that chess player who might not be flooding the grandmaster halls yet but certainly makes the game lively with his spirit, perseverance, and knack for surprise comebacks. A player to watch, if only to see what unexpected twist comes next!