Sudarshan Sriniaiyer
FIDE Master & Chess Maverick
Meet Sudarshan Sriniaiyer, a FIDE Master who dances through the chessboard with a style that's part science, part art, and all thrill. With the username chess_peak, Sudarshan aspires to reach the pinnacle of chess mastery while keeping a smile for every bizarre blunder and brilliant breakthrough.
Playing Journey
Sudarshan's journey into the chess universe has been one of steady ascent, highlighted by a blistering peak blitz rating of 2568 in early 2025. From the slower rapid games peaking at 2422, to his bullet battles with a peak rating over 2100, Sudarshan is comfortable shaking the board in any time format.
Style & Strategy
Known for a fearless tactical awareness — with a comeback rate nearing 80% and a 46% win rate after losing pieces — Sudarshan embodies resilience. His games often stretch to an average of 73 moves per win, showcasing a penchant for epic, detail-rich endgames (which occur in over 70% of his battles). His psychological tilt factor is kept low at 10, proving he's most zen when the clock ticks down.
Statistical Highlights
- Total Wins: 1617 (Across Blitz, Rapid, Bullet & Daily)
- Longest Winning Streak: An impressive 18 wins in a row!
- Win Rates: Nearly 47% blitz, 49% rapid, and over 54% bullet wins
- Favorite Time To Play: The early bird (6:00 AM), when brain neurons fire best
- Preferred Colors: Almost equal success with White (49.67%) and Black (48.03%) pieces
Notable Opponents
Having tangled multiple times with opponents like komodo15 and gmlazarobruzon, Sudarshan’s competitive spirit shines even in the toughest matchups. His win rates against various rivals range dramatically, from flawless 100% triumphs to humbling losses — all part of the grand chess adventure.
Memorable Games
Sudarshan’s most recent victories demonstrate his sharpness in Chess960 variants, winning both by resignation and checkmate after intricate positional battles and clever sacrifices worthy of a chess novel.
Chess & Humor
While his opponents are trying to castle and strategize, Sudarshan sometimes jokes that his main opening is “confuse and conquer,” an approach that often leaves piece-count and pawns scrambling. But don't worry — his 7.68% early resignation rate shows he’s also pragmatic enough to quit doomed games early, saving energy for glorious comebacks!
In a nutshell: Sudarshan Sriniaiyer is a chess force to be reckoned with — equipped with tactical wizardry, a steely will, and just enough humor to remind us that even grandmasters enjoy a good laugh between moves.