Meet budhram2, a rapid chess battler who proves every day that the game is part art, part science, and part sheer stubbornness. With a peak rapid rating of 443 achieved in April 2025, Budhram has navigated the twists and turns of the chessboard with a style that could best be described as "strategically scrappy" — a player who thrives in the trenches of tactical combat and isn’t afraid to shuffle the pieces for hours if the endgame calls for it.
Chess Career Highlights
Competed in over 400 rapid games in 2025 alone, boasting a near-even win/loss record with 184 wins and 175 losses.
Known for a high comeback rate of 77.84% — if Budhram loses a piece, don’t count them out just yet.
Master of the French Defense Normal Variation with a crushing 70% win rate, and an intimate knowledge of many less trodden openings like the Queens Pawn Opening Mikenas Defense and Scandinavian Defense where Budhram shines with a win rate hovering around 50% or more.
Playing Style & Quirks
If there’s a common theme in Budhram’s games, it’s patience mixed with a dash of endgame obsession — with an endgame frequency of 60.68% and an average of nearly 62 moves per win, Budhram is clearly not into quick wins. Early resignations are rare (11.96%), because perseverance is the name of the game, sometimes literally sitting at the board when lesser mortals would have thrown in the towel. White pieces seem to bring out the best, with a 46.8% win rate, slightly edging out black’s respectable 43.06%.
The Psychological Battlefield
Budhram’s tilt factor is a modest 8 — meaning while a loss might sting, it’s not time to head to the couch just yet. With the best time of day to challenge Budhram being around 6 PM, it seems the evening hustle gears up for the cleverest checkmates. Speaking of checkmates, Budhram favors finishing games with resignation wins (116 times) when opponents see the inevitable, but also has no problem forcing mates when the opportunity arises.
Memorable Game Spotlight
In a recent thrilling victory against daunit328, Budhram executed a well-timed checkmate in 81 moves after an intense battle in the Bird's Opening Dutch Variation. This game perfectly showcased resilience, turning positional pressure into a victorious takedown, proving Budhram doesn't just play chess — they endure it, outlast it, and ultimately conquer it.
Friend or Foe?
Budhram’s most played opponent? That’s prestonpanam, with a tight 50% win rate — a true rivalry of equals. Against others, Budhram often shines spectacularly, boasting a 100% win rate against many challengers, making casual foes quickly rethink their gaming lives.
