Siddharth Sabhari Shankar aka chessclubiitkgp1
Meet Siddharth Sabhari Shankar, a chess player whose journey on the 64 squares is as thrilling as a rollercoaster ride—sometimes climbing to dizzying heights, sometimes testing the limits of resilience with unexpected drops. Starting from a modest rapid rating of just over 1000 in 2022, Siddharth has relentlessly sharpened his game to achieve a rapid peak rating of 1901 by early 2025. Not too shabby for someone who might secretly be plotting checkmates in his sleep!
Whether it's rapid, blitz, or the breakneck bullet games, Siddharth is a force to be reckoned with. His blitz peak rating soared to an impressive 2178, while his bullet chess exploits reached a staggering 2750—clearly showing speed and precision are both in his arsenal. With over 850 wins in bullet chess alone, Siddharth might be the fastest king on the board, but don’t be fooled; his endgame mastery is no joke, often dragging out battles averaging over 65 moves per win.
Though he occasionally stares defeat in the face—with a longest losing streak of 14 games (hey, everyone has their off days)—his comeback rate is a heroic 78.57%! Talk about turning lemons into sweet, sweet victory lemonade. Siddharth’s psychological grit is legendary, leaning into his best playing hours around 11 pm and 23:00, when the stars might just align for some spectacular checkmates.
The Style & Stats
- Preferred Opening: Top Secret (shhh... it’s a secret weapon)
- Winning Streak: Once won 16 games in a row — a clear sign that when he's on fire, the pieces fear for their lives.
- Endgame Specialist: A whopping 67% games go deep into endgame battles, proving he's in for the long haul.
- White vs Black Win Rate: 55.82% with White, 48.6% with Black — somewhat of a humble brag, but still impressive!
Recent Glory & Defeats
Siddharth’s latest triumph came against a strong opponent rated 2328, finishing with a dazzling checkmate—it was less of a game and more of a royal execution. And although he takes losses with grace (and a bit of grumbling about those sneaky 'Grob Gambits'), each defeat is just another lesson in disguise.
With a well-rounded record reflecting over 1100 wins against competitive peers and a knack for both explosive attacks and patient endgames, Siddharth embodies the spirit of a determined chess enthusiast who never backs down from the battlefield.
When not plotting to dethrone the kings of the online chess realm, Siddharth might be found puzzling over the mysteries of life or perfecting the art of the knight fork.
