Badal Kumar Sahoo

Profile Summary: Badal Kumar Sahoo (aka Badal77878)

Meet Badal Kumar Sahoo, also known by his chess alter ego Badal77878, a Rapid mode gladiator on the 64 squares battlefield. His chess journey is a cocktail of valiant efforts, curious openings, and a rollercoaster rating ride peaking at 793 in April 2025 — a number that suggests he’s still got more surprises to unveil (or perhaps just more coffee to drink before each game).

Chess Style & Strengths

Badal is a patient strategist, clocking an average of 43 moves to win and showing a fascinating balance with nearly 45% endgame frequency. His favorite moment to strike? Bright and early at 7 AM, when his psychological gears are perfectly oiled (tilt factor a manageable 11, so no major tantrums here).

His secret weapon is the Reti Opening, where he boasts an impressive 72.7% win rate. Conversely, he’s still breaking even with the enigmatic Alekhine’s Defense Maroczy Variation – a solid reminder that every chess hero has their kryptonite.

Record & Stats

• Overall Rapid Record: 105 wins, 122 losses, and 18 draws.
• Longest winning streak: 6 games — proof that when he’s on fire, watch out!
• Longest losing streak: 11 games — well, even legends have rough days.
• Known for strategic resignations: 10.66% early resignation rate; sometimes, conceding honorably is the best move.

Favorite Opponents & Rivalries

Badal has faced an eclectic cast of characters, with special success against lssnnnshsjwgk and mathtroui, boasting a perfect 100% win rate. However, opponents like pyggywonderland seem to hold his chess fate firmly in their grasp — no wins so far there!

Memorable Moments

In a recent victory over lssnnnshsjwgk, Badal's clever handling of the rare Clemenz Opening forced a resignation by move 14. Quick, decisive, and a little bit sneaky — the hallmark of Badal’s approach.

In his own words*

"I may not always checkmate my foes, but I sure know how to keep the game interesting. Sometimes the rook goes rogue, and sometimes I’m just learning to dance with the queen. Chess is a lot like life — unpredictable, full of surprises, and occasionally requires admitting defeat with grace."

*Profile written by an impartial AI observer who admires Badal's fighting spirit.