Bhagyashree Patil, Woman FIDE Master (WFM)
Bhagyashree Patil, also known in some circles as BlackWidow515, is no ordinary chess player—she is a Woman FIDE Master, a title that many players only dream of acquiring. Her journey through the 64 squares has been one of ups, downs, and plenty of tactical fireworks that make her games must-watch theater.
Rating and Performance Journey
Starting with a bullet rating modestly nestled around 1385 in 2019, Bhagyashree's rapid rise saw her maximum bullet rating soar past 2500 in 2021—a number that hints at near-mythical speed and precision when the clock is ticking mercilessly. Even if you blink, you might miss a move!
Her blitz and rapid performances are equally impressive, with peak blitz ratings above 2400 and rapid ratings creeping near 2300, showing her versatility across multiple chess formats. Interestingly, her daily chess rating, usually associated with slower, more ponderous play, shows she can also hold her nerves when time is generous.
Playing Style
Don’t be fooled by Bhagyashree’s calm exterior—her psychological strategies are subtle and powerful. With an astounding 92% comeback rate and a nearly perfect 99.9% win rate after losing a piece, she turns disasters into triumphs like a chess Houdini. Opponents beware: resigning early might not be your smartest option, as her early resignation rate is less than 1%, proving she fights hard till the end.
Her average games last around 76 moves, indicating that she enjoys those dramatic, winding duels that test stamina and wits over many exchanges. Her win rate with White is slightly higher (53%) than with Black (49%), but either way, she’s tough to crack.
Personality Highlights
Bhagyashree’s tilt factor—a measure of how often she might get frustrated—is a manageable 21, showing she blends passion with resilience. She’s got a knack for waking up at peculiar hours with a 72.7% win rate at 1 AM and a perfect 100% win rate at 11 PM on some days, perhaps proving that the late-night chess grind pays off.
With over 7,600 bullet games played using top secret openings (and winning more than half of them), her opponents never quite know what’s coming. Possibly she even invented some openings with code names like “Mystery Gambit #42.”
Fun Facts
- Longest winning streak: A solid 19 games—enough to make any chess player giggle while plotting their revenge.
- Faced many opponents multiple times, holding particularly impressive win rates against users like jockey-pullmum (100%) and mostserenemajesty (also 100%).
- Makes the bullet format look less like a nervous scramble and more like a choreographed dance.
In summary, Bhagyashree Patil is a fierce competitor and a brilliant tactical mind wrapped in the guise of sheer fun and dedication. Whether you catch her blitz, rapid, bullet, or daily games, expect nothing less than a thrilling showcase of chess mastery—and maybe a witty comment or two along the way.
Coach's Feedback for Bhagyashree Patil
Bhagyashree, you've demonstrated solid understanding and attacking skills in your recent games. Here's some constructive feedback to help you continue improving:
Strengths
- Active Piece Play: You consistently bring your pieces into play effectively, as seen in the game where you executed a powerful attack leading to a swift checkmate (e.g., the game finishing with 33. Qxh7#). This shows your ability to recognize tactical opportunities and capitalize on them.
- Opening Fundamentals: Your opening choices, such as playing the Queen's Pawn and solid setups with fianchettoed bishops, indicate a sound foundation. You develop quickly and castle early, which is essential for king safety.
- Positional Awareness: In many games, you carefully gain space and create pressure, such as controlling central squares and using your rooks and queen actively on open files and diagonals.
Areas for Improvement
- Endgame Technique: While you win many games by tactical means or opponent errors, refining your endgame skills will help you convert advantageous positions more reliably. Consider focusing on king activity, pawn structure, and basic rook endgames. This will reduce the need to rely on opponent mistakes.
- Defensive Strategies: In some losses, small inaccuracies in defense under pressure were exploited (for example, the game where you had to resign in a complex middlegame). Working on defending tough positions calmly and accurately can reduce losses and increase your resilience.
- Calculation Depth: Strengthen your calculation by practicing tactics puzzles and analyzing critical moments in your games with a focus on candidate moves. Avoid rushing, especially when the position becomes complex.
- Time Management: Some games showed rapid decision-making early on, but keeping consistent time usage throughout will help minimize errors in complex positions.
Next Steps
- Study classic endgames and practice practical endgame scenarios.
- Review your recent losses in detail to understand where defense can improve.
- Regular tactical training to enhance visualization and calculation skills.
- Play slower time controls occasionally to give yourself more time for critical positions.
Keep up the excellent work, Bhagyashree! Your attacking flair and solid openings give you a great foundation to build upon. Focus on sharpening your defense and endgame, and you’ll see your success rate climb even higher.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Recent Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| Ian Harris | 0W / 2L / 0D | |
| Eman Sawan | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| lobachevyury | 0W / 0L / 1D | |
| Radoslav Genov | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| B. Š | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| Vesna Bogdanovic | 1W / 2L / 0D | |
| abba2705ind | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| rialguefor | 3W / 1L / 0D | |
| maxkho2 | 1W / 2L / 0D | |
| michaelson_rapless | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| Bishop_2013 | 95W / 19L / 2D | |
| Mohamed Anis Achour | 22W / 76L / 5D | |
| Sherlock Holmes | 26W / 22L / 0D | |
| itsanich | 15W / 14L / 1D | |
| Petar Djuric | 9W / 21L / 0D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2582 | 2524 | 2293 | 1200 |
| 2024 | 2335 | 1495 | 2293 | 1683 |
| 2023 | 2236 | 2324 | 2218 | 1690 |
| 2022 | 2185 | 2320 | 2218 | 1668 |
| 2021 | 2415 | 2278 | 1945 | 1853 |
| 2020 | 2011 | 2219 | 1540 | 1853 |
| 2019 | 1846 | 1919 | 1540 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 141W / 127L / 17D | 151W / 119L / 16D | 79.7 |
| 2024 | 135W / 95L / 6D | 137W / 107L / 11D | 80.7 |
| 2023 | 158W / 104L / 9D | 143W / 118L / 6D | 77.0 |
| 2022 | 510W / 404L / 67D | 449W / 461L / 49D | 80.6 |
| 2021 | 774W / 579L / 75D | 721W / 665L / 49D | 76.4 |
| 2020 | 558W / 456L / 60D | 518W / 524L / 43D | 78.8 |
| 2019 | 50W / 44L / 4D | 44W / 47L / 4D | 73.1 |
Openings: Most Played
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Döry Defense | 667 | 365 | 274 | 28 | 54.7% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 617 | 340 | 247 | 30 | 55.1% |
| Australian Defense | 511 | 252 | 233 | 26 | 49.3% |
| Indian Defense: Przepiorka Variation | 349 | 178 | 152 | 19 | 51.0% |
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 346 | 167 | 154 | 25 | 48.3% |
| Amar Gambit | 233 | 135 | 87 | 11 | 57.9% |
| Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit | 213 | 108 | 96 | 9 | 50.7% |
| Catalan Opening: Closed | 163 | 86 | 67 | 10 | 52.8% |
| Amazon Attack | 157 | 86 | 68 | 3 | 54.8% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 153 | 75 | 76 | 2 | 49.0% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Döry Defense | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| QGD: 3.Nc3 Bb4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Amar Gambit | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Barnes Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| English Opening: Caro-Kann Defensive System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% |
| QGD: 3.Nc3 Nf6 4.e3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| QGD: 4.Bg5 Be7 5.cxd5 Nxd5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Neo-Gruenfeld, 6.O-O c6 7.b3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| King's Indian Attack: French Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Döry Defense | 63 | 36 | 27 | 0 | 57.1% |
| Indian Defense: Przepiorka Variation | 42 | 26 | 12 | 4 | 61.9% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 37 | 24 | 12 | 1 | 64.9% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 27 | 10 | 15 | 2 | 37.0% |
| Blackburne Shilling Gambit | 27 | 19 | 8 | 0 | 70.4% |
| Scotch Game | 21 | 13 | 6 | 2 | 61.9% |
| Amar Gambit | 17 | 9 | 8 | 0 | 52.9% |
| Catalan Opening: Closed | 16 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 56.2% |
| Australian Defense | 16 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 75.0% |
| QGD: 4.Nf3 | 15 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 60.0% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 18 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Döry Defense | 13 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 61.5% |
| Blackburne Shilling Gambit | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 54.5% |
| Ruy Lopez: Closed, Chigorin Defense | 8 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 12.5% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Queen's Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Tiviakov Defense | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 60.0% |
| Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 75.0% |
| Scotch Game | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Neo-Gruenfeld, 6.O-O c6 7.b3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 19 | 0 |
| Losing | 21 | 1 |