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Shubh Laddha FM

Username: chess123456s

Playing Since: 2020-05-17 (Active)

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Daily: 1757
1W / 1L / 0D
Rapid: 2105
10W / 6L / 3D
Blitz: 2643
3413W / 3053L / 915D
Bullet: 2750
6643W / 5612L / 1050D

Shubh Laddha: The FIDE Master with a Tactical Flair

Meet Shubh Laddha, a chess virtuoso who proudly carries the esteemed title of FIDE Master. This isn't just a title; it's a badge of honor earned through countless battles on the 64 squares, where every pawn push and knight jump tells a story of dedication, skill, and a fair share of caffeine-fueled late nights.

Shubh's journey through chess ratings is nothing short of a rollercoaster, but one that clearly trends upward — reaching a staggering peak bullet rating of 2861 in early 2025. Whether blitzing through opponents or grinding out rapid games, Shubh's performance reflects a player who's both versatile and fearless, armed with an average game length suggesting patience and deep strategic thought.

Known among peers by the username chess123456s, Shubh's style blends a delicate balance of calm calculation and explosive tactics. With a comeback rate of nearly 87% after losing a piece, opponents beware — underestimating Shubh can be a grave mistake. Even when the chips are down, Shubh strikes back with the creativity of a grandmaster and the bravado of a fearless warrior.

The openings repertoire is as eclectic as it is effective. While some play it safe, Shubh ventures boldly into less-charted waters like the Torre-Grunfeld Main Line and the Chigorin Variation of the Queen's Pawn Opening. These choices keep opponents guessing and often result in decisive victories or fiercely contested draws.

A Glimpse into Recent Battles

In one of the latest spectacular victories on June 4th, 2025, Shubh's strategic prowess shone brilliantly in a complex middlegame where timing and tactical awareness forced the opponent's hand into resignation. The game, played with white pieces in a Queen's Pawn Opening - Torre Grunfeld Main Line, showcased Shubh's characteristic blend of precise calculation and unyielding pressure.

Of course, not every battle ends in triumph. Shubh also knows what it means to lose, often by narrow margins or through brutal tactical shots from the likes of "Bu11et_Pr00f" or "ulises2013". However, these losses only fuel the drive to improve and come back stronger – true to the motto: "A master is caught in a web of 1,000 lost games before a single victory."

Playing Style and Fun Facts

  • Endgame fanatic: Delights in the late stages of the game, with an endgame frequency of 80%, where many games find their true conclusion.
  • Resignation? Rare but respectful: Shubh has mastered the art of early resignation to preserve energy, with a resignation rate of about 0.7% in losses.
  • Psychological edge: Has a tilt factor of 11, suggesting a competitive spirit that occasionally wrestles with frustration yet never quits.
  • Peak playing hour: The best time to catch Shubh online is around 8 PM — the magical hour when tactics sparkle and endgames sing.

Shubh Laddha is not just a player; they are a chess gladiator, weaving through openings with finesse, clawing back from adverse positions, and lighting up the chessboard with brilliance and occasional humor – because even a grandmaster knows it’s all about enjoying the game.

Keep an eye on this FIDE Master – the king of clever checkmates and the duke of daring dashes across the board.


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Coach Chesswick

Overview of your recent bullet games

You showed sharp tactical vision in at least one win, finishing with a clean mating attack. In your losses, fast time pressure and aggressive ideas sometimes left your king less safe and your position harder to consolidate. In the draws, you kept pressure and activity but with limited chances to convert. The key in bullet is turning fast, clean ideas into consistent, repeatable results; that means building a reliable plan you can execute under time pressure.

What you did well in your recent win

  • You developed quickly and activated pieces to create direct threats on the opponent’s king.
  • You used a tactical sequence to open lines and execute a mating net, finishing with a decisive queen checkmate.
  • You maintained pressure and kept your attack coherent through the middlegame, not letting the opponent’s pieces organize comfortably.

Key improvement areas from your losses

  • Time management in bullet: aim to divide thinking time more evenly and avoid getting into very long tactical lines that can backfire under a ticking clock. Build a quick, safe routine for the opening and early middlegame so you’re not scrambling later.
  • King safety and positional discipline: some aggressive ideas left your king exposed or your pieces overextended. In unsettled positions, consider a simpler plan, prioritize development and king safety, and look for solid exchanges before launching big attacks.
  • Endgame technique and simplification: when ahead or in uncertain positions, seek to simplify to practical endgames where your activity and rook/file play give you a clear edge. Practice basic rook endings and know when to trade to reduce risk.
  • Opening choice for consistency: bullet benefits from a compact, reliable opening repertoire. Focus on 1-2 systems you know well so you can play quickly and with a clear middlegame plan under pressure.

Opening performance and plan

You have some openings with solid win rates in your data. For bullet, it’s valuable to lean into openings that you can play confidently and transform into clear middlegames. Consider adopting a small, dependable repertoire and drilling typical middlegame plans so you can respond quickly to common replies. For quick references, you can explore these ideas in notes: French-Defense-Classical-Richter-Attack and Sicilian-Defense-Open-Dragon-Classical-Amsterdam-Grigoriev-Variation.

Additionally, you can embed a short practice line to reinforce quick decision-making:

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Practice plan for the next week

  • Daily tactical puzzles (10–15 minutes) focusing on forced tactics like pins, forks, and discovered attacks, especially those you successfully used in your win.
  • Endgame drills: practice rook endings and king activity in open files; learn simple plans to convert small advantages.
  • Post-game review: after each bullet game, write two takeaways and one corrective action you’ll implement next time.
  • Time-management drills: play short sessions with a visible clock, aiming to finish with minimal time pressure by the middle game.

Openings plan and quick references

To build confidence in bullet, pick 1–2 openings and develop a fast, repeatable plan for each. Use the provided placeholders to organize your notes and quick references as you study.



🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
swbxx 4W / 5L / 1D View
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just_bahodirovv 0W / 3L / 0D View
Ehsan GhaemMaghami (IRI) 5W / 6L / 1D View
il89stg-qrs 1W / 1L / 0D View
skilledassassin4 0W / 1L / 0D View
Jan van de Mortel 1W / 0L / 0D View
yoadrian76 3W / 0L / 0D View
eyeofthetiger1204 2W / 1L / 0D View
aryahulk123 2W / 0L / 0D View
Most Played Opponents
kramnik_the_great 97W / 51L / 33D View Games
Sherlock Holmes 89W / 26L / 9D View Games
cockroachdolly 35W / 49L / 6D View Games
LordGigantics 34W / 34L / 8D View Games
ZURAB AZMAIPARASHVILI 31W / 31L / 11D View Games

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 2758 2643 2139
2024 2792 2625 1757
2023 2544 2572
2022 2546 2514
2021 2440 2506 2105
2020 2303 2318 1986 2146
Rating by Year20202021202220232024202527921757YearRatingBulletBlitzRapidDaily

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 718W / 494L / 90D 637W / 566L / 102D 81.6
2024 886W / 635L / 151D 815W / 705L / 138D 82.8
2023 1002W / 856L / 224D 954W / 916L / 230D 83.7
2022 773W / 655L / 157D 763W / 697L / 151D 84.1
2021 1026W / 730L / 178D 883W / 832L / 191D 86.2
2020 853W / 757L / 206D 782W / 836L / 180D 79.8

Openings: Most Played

Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Amazon Attack 653 356 258 39 54.5%
Amar Gambit 449 227 191 31 50.6%
Scandinavian Defense 433 215 194 24 49.6%
Caro-Kann Defense 431 214 189 28 49.6%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 425 198 186 41 46.6%
Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit 398 202 160 36 50.8%
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 353 168 152 33 47.6%
Australian Defense 348 183 137 28 52.6%
Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack 330 154 150 26 46.7%
Modern 323 146 150 27 45.2%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Blackburne Shilling Gambit 372 197 130 45 53.0%
Amazon Attack 241 127 89 25 52.7%
Sicilian Defense: Moscow Variation, Haag Gambit 213 93 89 31 43.7%
Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Yugoslav Attack 195 113 67 15 58.0%
Caro-Kann Defense 194 105 74 15 54.1%
Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Sherzer Variation 189 95 68 26 50.3%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 188 78 87 23 41.5%
Sicilian Defense: Moscow Variation 186 101 68 17 54.3%
French Defense: Burn Variation 163 67 71 25 41.1%
Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack 144 60 69 15 41.7%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Blackburne Shilling Gambit 13 9 3 1 69.2%
Unknown 7 0 0 7 0.0%
Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit 6 3 3 0 50.0%
English Opening: Caro-Kann Defensive System 5 2 2 1 40.0%
Barnes Defense 4 0 1 3 0.0%
Sicilian Defense: Closed 3 2 1 0 66.7%
Amar Gambit 3 0 1 2 0.0%
Réti Opening 3 1 1 1 33.3%
French Defense: Exchange Variation 3 2 0 1 66.7%
French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Botvinnik Variation 3 2 0 1 66.7%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Sicilian Defense 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit 1 0 1 0 0.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 16 0
Losing 11 1
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