Chaitanya Sai Ram Mogili CM

Chaitanya Sai Ram Mogili - The Candidate Master Extraordinaire

Meet Chaitanya Sai Ram Mogili, known to the chess world by the username Chaitanya1932, a formidable Candidate Master officially titled by FIDE. Armed with a sharp mind and a penchant for tactical wizardry, Chaitanya has carved a niche in the blitz and rapid chess scene with an impressive blitz peak rating soaring past 2500, and a steady rapid rating sitting comfortably above 2200.

Starting out in 2017, Chaitanya’s blitz journey looked like a thrilling roller coaster ride — from humble beginnings at 1360, rocketing quickly past 2000, before finally catapulting to a peak of 2507 in September 2024. Although not without his share of ups and downs (losing streaks are inevitable when you play fiercely!), his sterling win rate of over 50% in blitz and a flawless 100% win rate in rapid games against his favorite “Top Secret” opening repertoire clearly show he takes the battle seriously... but not without style.

Now, if you think just numbers tell the tale, think again! Chaitanya enjoys his best chess playing smartly between the witching hours — literally around 3 AM — where his brain seems to dance gracefully through complex endgames and tactical skirmishes. Known for an astonishing comeback rate of nearly 83%, losing a piece doesn’t mean the battle’s over; rather, it’s just fuel for the fiery comeback. Who needs luck when you have such an indomitable spirit?

His matches are not just battles of pawns and kings but also battles of wills. With a relentlessly steady average of about 66 moves per game whether winning or losing, it’s clear he does not believe in quick surrenders — and indeed, his early resignation rate is a modest 2.33%, proving he fights tooth and nail till the very end!

Opponents beware: Chaitanya has racked up confidence-boosting wins against numerous challengers including a perfect record versus skandamadappa, champstan, and julimlaca. His strategic mind favors deep endgames, and the multitude of thrilling finishes—often ending in resignation victories—speaks volumes of his dominance and psychological resilience on the board.

Chess Style & Character

• Master of the “Top Secret” opening - a mysterious blend that’s yielded a consistent 50%+ win rate over nearly 200 blitz games.
• Plays long and deep — the average game length hovers around 66 moves, a testament to his patience and endurance.
• Thrives in the late-night zone, where the rest of the world sleeps but Chaitanya plays his finest chess.
• Can bounce back like a champ from a losing position — not for the faint-hearted opponents!

Off the board, one might imagine Chaitanya as the quintessential chess adventurer, silently plotting moves and counter-moves, occasionally chuckling over a blunder made by an opponent brave enough to challenge him. With a chess career as dynamically evolving as his rating, this Candidate Master’s story is far from over — and the chess world eagerly awaits his next dazzling masterpiece.

“Why resign early when you can turn the tables?” seems to be Chaitanya’s guiding motto, and with every game played, this philosophy shines bright.