Profile: Abhijit Palekar (a.k.a. BAKASUR23)
In the vast kingdom of 64 squares, Abhijit Palekar, or as the online chess realms know him, BAKASUR23, is a cunning tactician who dances between Rapid, Blitz, and Bullet chess with a flair that’s part strategy, part mischief, and a sprinkle of unpredictable genius.
Rating Adventures
- Rapid Chess: Reached a peak rating of 919 in 2023, later settling around mid-600s in 2025, which suggests that maybe coffee intake plays a role—or his opponents just got wiser.
- Blitz: Peaked at a flirtatious 511 in 2024 with a respectable win-to-loss ratio, proving speed is definitely one of his allies.
- Bullet: Ratings varied from a tough 391 to a quick recovery at 199 in 2025 across many games, showing that lightning-fast decisions can sometimes make for shocking results.
A Glimpse at His Style
Abhijit's games typically last an average of 58 moves for wins, but his losses drag on even longer—because giving up is for the faint-hearted. With an endgame frequency over 60%, he clearly enjoys the marathon of chess as much as the sprints.
Despite occasional tilt moments (only about 7 on a scale where storm clouds gather), Abhijit bounces back with a spectacular 67.84% comeback rate. And if he loses a piece? Don't worry, his win rate climbs to a perfect 100% —the ultimate underdog story in motion!
Opening Moves: An IRL Opening Book
While he's no one-trick pony, Abhijit has a special fondness for the Scotch Game in both Bullet and Rapid formats, boasting over 70% win rates in Rapid. He also scores well with the Italian Game and the King’s Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation, revealing a preference for classical, sharp openings that keep opponents guessing (and occasionally resigning prematurely).
Victories and Vanquishes
BAKASUR23 has a habit of making those tricky opponents pack up early; his recent win against frittata ended with the opponent resigning after a swift Bishop capture, a move so sneaky it might as well have been called the “Bakasur Trap.”
But not every story ends in triumph. The ghost of SalseroFrancesco still haunts him, having delivered a checkmate that reminds Abhijit that even the best have their off days.
Psychological Warfare
Playing mostly from dusk till dawn (with his best win rates at the spooky hours of 0:00 and 3:00 AM), Abhijit keeps his foes alert by swinging from brilliant attacking bursts to thoughtful defensive resilience. His chess clock might as well be his heartbeat—sometimes fast, sometimes slow, but always ticking toward victory.
Fun Facts
- His longest winning streak reached a motivational 6 games—proof he can be ruthless when in the zone.
- Opponents like frittata, junn4, and parteka153 beware: BAKASUR23 has a 100% win rate against you. Yes, you’re on the list.
- Abhijit's willingness to resign early is quite low (less than 2%), because who really likes the feeling of giving up anyway?
All in all, Abhijit Palekar is the kind of player who proves that chess isn’t just mathematics; it’s an art form filled with humor, resilience, and the occasional cheeky sacrifice that leaves spectators and opponents alike shaking their heads—in awe or confusion.
Catch his next game and see if you can survive the wiles of BAKASUR23!