Chandan Rajpurohit

Chandan Rajpurohit (Chess.com: chandan4847)

In the fascinating world of chess, where kings and pawns wage silent wars, Chandan Rajpurohit emerges as a determined tactician and a rollercoaster of battling brilliance. With a flair for both lightning-fast blitz and the more contemplative rapid formats, Chandan’s journey through the ranks feels a bit like a thrilling movie — full of ups, downs, and some unexpected plot twists.

The Rating Saga

Starting with blitz ratings hovering around the 150s in late 2024, Chandan proved that persistence pays off, rocketing to a peak blitz rating of 242 by May 2025. Bullet chess? Well, it’s more of a love-hate relationship—with flashes of brilliance (peaking at 186) and some humbling moments mixed in. His rapid chess is where the grand narrative unfolds, boasting a peak of 414, which is nothing short of spectacular and shows a fondness for rich, strategic battles.

Playing Style & Quirks

Known for an average of 45 moves per win and a curious 40% frequency of endgame play, Chandan prefers fights that don’t quit early. His “tilt factor” is quite low (9 out of 100), so don't expect a meltdown after a blunder—though his early resignation rate of just over 6% hints that when the game isn’t going his way, he confidently decides to save his tears for the next matchup.

Psychologically, Chandan shines in the late hours (23:00 is his prime time) when the stars align and the pieces seem to dance better. With a comeback rate near 70%, he’s that player who never quite gives up and loves a good underdog story.

Opening Repertoire

Whether wielding the King’s Pawn Opening (where he boasts a solid 61% win rate in blitz) or dissecting the complexities of the French Defense, Knight Variation (a remarkable 83% win ratio!), Chandan employs a blend of classic and slightly unconventional openings. Not all openings are friends though—Petrov’s Defense Three Knights Game is his kryptonite, jokingly boasting a 0% win rate.

Rivalries and Records

Chandan seems to have a knack for exacting revenge and turning tables: he has nearly a perfect record against opponents like “olbappiel_kanela” and “darius_louw_snowblind,” defeating them 100% of the time. Yet, the notorious “marcoadrianopicolinifilho” is a tough nut, with Chandan’s win rate stubbornly at 0%. Chess, after all, is a game of relentless learning and humbling humility!

Highlight Reel

One of his freshest victories came from a tough match in early June 2025 against olbappiel_kanela, where Chandan—playing white—elegantly outmaneuvered his opponent in a French Defense Advance Variation, ultimately winning on time. It’s a game that exemplifies his blend of strategic patience and timely aggression.

In Summary

Chandan Rajpurohit is the embodiment of chess’s poetic duality: a player who can dazzle with brilliant tactical strikes, absorb setbacks with stoic calm, and always come back fighting. Whether it’s the ticking clock frenzy of bullet chess or the measured battles of rapid games, Chandan brings passion, perseverance, and just the right pinch of chessboard mischief.

Keep an eye on chandan4847—the board’s never quite the same once he’s in the arena.