Nayaka Budhidharma: The International Master with a Blitzing Brain
Born from the fires of calculation and the swirling chaos of rapid time controls, Nayaka Budhidharma—more affectionately known online as azvrbrynnn—has carved out a remarkable niche in the world of chess. Awarded the prestigious title of International Master by FIDE, Nayaka’s blend of strategic poise and lightning-fast reflexes makes them a formidable opponent whether the clock is ticking down or the pressure is mounting.
Rating Rollercoaster & Peak Performances
Nayaka’s rating journey is a tale of resilience and relentless improvement. In blitz, they've surged to an incredible peak rating of 2881 in April 2024—a number that would make even the most seasoned grandmasters blink. Bullet chess fans aren’t left out either, with a jaw-dropping peak rating of 2930 achieved just a few months later in April 2025.
Game Style: Endgame Enthusiast & Tactical Tornado
Don’t be fooled by the dizzying speed of some of their games; Nayaka is a master of the endgame, frequently prolonging battles into over 80 moves on average before sealing the deal. With an 88.97% comeback rate, they have more than a knack for clawing back from tough spots—losing a piece? No problem, Nayaka’s win rate after losing material stands at an impressive 41.73%. Early resignation is practically non-existent (0.82%), proving that perseverance is a key part of their chess DNA.
Blitz and Bullet: Where Time is Both Friend and Foe
Nayaka’s speed chess record speaks millions: over 900 wins in blitz and 251 wins in bullet, fighting through more losses than might be comfortable (1073 blitz losses and 273 in bullet), but always returning stronger and sharper. Their longest winning streak is a fearsome 10 games, while a losing streak can stretch to 13 tough bouts—because even chess warriors have their off days.
Noteworthy Openings and Secret Weapons
When it comes to openings, Nayaka loves to keep things mysterious. Their most played "opening" is Unknown Opening, possibly a euphemism for "Let's see what happens!" with nearly 2,000 games logged. However, they show preference for some spicy weapons like the Magnus Sicilian and a perfect 100% win rate with the English Opening Fianchetto Ultra Symmetrical Line—that likely confuses opponents as much as it delights chess theorists.
Psychological Chess: Timing is Everything
Perhaps surprisingly, Nayaka’s best time of day to play is at the bright and early hour of 7 AM—proving many chess aficionados right, that the early bird does catch the knight. Factoring in a tilt style rated at 13, one might say they take defeat seriously but bounce back with vengeance. Their win rate peaks in the cozy hours around late night and early morning, crushing opponents while the rest of the world sleeps.
Memorable Recent Game
On June 3rd, 2025, Nayaka delivered a masterclass checkmate against Rexterminator in a Sicilian Defense Dragon Yugoslav Attack. It was a brutal tactical barrage finishing in a neat checkmate at move 52, showcasing a lethal combination of patience, precision, and well-timed aggression.
In Conclusion
Nayaka Budhidharma isn’t just playing chess—they're living it at warp speed. International Master by title, blitz and bullet aficionado by passion, their games are a rollercoaster of heart-stopping comebacks, deep endgames, and surprise openings. If you ever find yourself up against azvrbrynnn, bring your A-game, a stopwatch, and maybe an IV drip of caffeine. Because this IM’s battles aren’t just games—they’re blitzing thrill rides.
Feedback for Nayaka Budhidharma
Dear Nayaka, congratulations on your recent games! Let's explore some key points to help improve your chess skills further.
Strengths:
- Opening Choice and Knowledge: Your repertoire shows a good handle on open and semi-open games, especially the Sicilian Defense and Ruy Lopez lines. You understand typical plans such as timely central breaks and piece activity.
- Attacking Play: You demonstrate a strong sense of attacking resources, with active use of pawns like
f4andf5to pry open the kingside and create imbalances. - Calculations in Complex Positions: In several games, you successfully identify tactical shots and threats. For example, initiating exchanges that open lines for your rooks and queens, followed by smooth conversions.
- Endgame Technique: You show solid technique in endgame scenarios, steadily advancing your pawns and coordinating your pieces well.
Areas for Improvement:
- Handling Opponent’s Counterplay: In your losses, the opponents managed to activate counterplay, often exploiting slight inaccuracies in your pawn structure or piece placement. Working on prophylactic thinking—anticipating their plans earlier—will help reduce these opportunities.
- Time Management: Some of your quicker moves under time pressure, particularly in complex middle games, left vulnerabilities. Focus on maintaining a steady pace and avoid rushing critical decisions.
- Positional Understanding: While your tactical awareness is strong, occasionally improving your grasp of pawn structure nuances, such as when to accept an isolated or backward pawn, will elevate your decision-making.
- Opening Depth: Although you play sound openings, diving deeper into specific variations like the Najdorf Sicilian or Ruy Lopez Tarrasch can give you an edge against higher-rated opponents by mastering the concrete nuances.
Next Steps:
- Review your losses carefully and pinpoint where your position weakened—often small inaccuracies add up to bigger problems.
- Practice visualization and calculation drills to maintain focus and accuracy during time pressure.
- Study model games from grandmasters employing your preferred openings to adopt exemplary plans and maneuvers.
- Consider working with a%20chess%20training%20partner or a coach to target specific weaknesses effectively.
Your recent games exhibit a disciplined style and fighting spirit. Keep refining your approach, and you’ll notice your results continuing to improve steadily!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Recent Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| Nigel Short | 10W / 24L / 3D | |
| Gilbert Elroy Tarigan | 3W / 5L / 0D | |
| Eric Hansen | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| ixcii | 3W / 6L / 1D | |
| Mighty_Gladius16 | 0W / 2L / 0D | |
| name-505 | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| Shaaketh Sivakumar | 2W / 3L / 2D | |
| zzdxer | 0W / 2L / 0D | |
| lovelygirlvn | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| infinite-student | 0W / 2L / 0D | |
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| Satria Duta Cahaya | 26W / 25L / 0D | |
| qglen | 24W / 10L / 3D | |
| Nigel Short | 10W / 24L / 3D | |
| jacky3252 | 8W / 26L / 0D | |
| Auren | 15W / 9L / 7D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2890 | 2854 | 1600 | |
| 2024 | 2739 | 2747 | ||
| 2023 | 2683 | 2784 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 424W / 354L / 71D | 367W / 413L / 68D | 89.0 |
| 2024 | 198W / 244L / 29D | 177W / 260L / 28D | 84.8 |
| 2023 | 221W / 239L / 33D | 201W / 256L / 30D | 81.5 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caro-Kann Defense | 133 | 62 | 64 | 7 | 46.6% |
| Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation | 123 | 46 | 67 | 10 | 37.4% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed | 93 | 44 | 43 | 6 | 47.3% |
| Scotch Game | 75 | 30 | 44 | 1 | 40.0% |
| Amazon Attack | 58 | 26 | 27 | 5 | 44.8% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 56 | 20 | 31 | 5 | 35.7% |
| Sicilian Defense | 55 | 28 | 20 | 7 | 50.9% |
| Modern | 52 | 20 | 28 | 4 | 38.5% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 49 | 27 | 18 | 4 | 55.1% |
| Czech Defense | 48 | 23 | 21 | 4 | 47.9% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caro-Kann Defense | 62 | 30 | 26 | 6 | 48.4% |
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 51 | 19 | 27 | 5 | 37.2% |
| Barnes Defense | 36 | 14 | 22 | 0 | 38.9% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed | 32 | 16 | 14 | 2 | 50.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 32 | 12 | 20 | 0 | 37.5% |
| Modern | 29 | 19 | 9 | 1 | 65.5% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 28 | 13 | 14 | 1 | 46.4% |
| Amar Gambit | 28 | 11 | 17 | 0 | 39.3% |
| Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit | 26 | 13 | 12 | 1 | 50.0% |
| French Defense | 25 | 7 | 12 | 6 | 28.0% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dresden Opening: The Goblin | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 10 | 0 |
| Losing | 13 | 1 |