Overview
Jyotshnav Talukdar (a.k.a. ChessIsShocking) is a FIDE-titled Candidate Master known for marathon blitz fights and a taste for the unexpectedly sharp. Preferring Blitz time controls, Jyotshnav blends stubborn endgame technique with a flair for surprise opening choices — the kind of player who will trade a pawn and a smile and still push a win on move 70.
- Title: Candidate Master (FIDE)
- Preferred time control: Blitz (plays with pace and patience)
- Notable trait: very high Endgame Frequency and long average decisive games
Playing Style & Strengths
Jyotshnav is a grinder. Games often go the distance — average decisive length is well into the 70s — and an 80% endgame frequency confirms the tendency to play on when others resign. Tactical resilience stands out: a comeback rate above 86% and a respectable win rate after losing material show a player who never truly gives up.
- Endgame specialist — many games decided in the late middlegame or endgame
- High resilience: ComebackRate ≈ 86%
- Avg moves per decisive game: ~79; Avg moves per win: ~75
- Psychology: enjoys late fights but shows a modest TiltFactor — stays human
Openings & Practical Repertoire
Unorthodox is the watchword. Jyotshnav often steers into surprise lines that lead to messy, tactical positions — perfect fuel for blitz. A sampling of top-performing lines:
- Amar Gambit — 44 games, solid win rate (~54.6%) — an aggressive pet line (Amar Gambit).
- Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation — reliable and practical in blitz.
- Nimzo-Larsen Attack family — mixed results but strong in Bullet (Nimzo-Larsen Attack).
- Barnes Defense — surprising success: ~70.6% win rate in Blitz.
- Elephant Gambit — lower win rate in Blitz but excellent results in Bullet (≈77.8%).
These choices reflect a taste for asymmetric positions and practical chances over rote theory.
Performance Patterns & Practical Notes
Jyotshnav performs best in the late-morning to early-afternoon hours and on mid-week play — a pattern that turns into results more often than not.
- Best days: Wednesday and Sunday show high win rates; Monday and Friday also strong.
- Best hour: 09:00 (win rate peaks); several morning hours show excellent conversion.
- Streaks: Longest winning streak = 12; longest losing streak = 8; current losing streak = 3.
- Preferred first moves (2025): Nf3, e4 and other flexible systems to reach playable middlegames.
Opponents & Head-to-Head Highlights
Jyotshnav has developed rivalries and sweet spots against frequent opponents. He tends to dominate a few regulars and trade results with others — the life of online chess.
- Most-played opponent: pikatnimopete — head-to-head: 8–3 in Jyotshnav’s favor.
- Notable records: strong positive score vs iby regulars like ingoscarardila (6–2–1) and gryffindorac8 (4–2).
- Challenging matchup: dd_ftw (1–7) — a nemesis to be cracked.
Mini Game — A Typical Jyotshnav Skirmish
Here’s a short illustrative sequence that captures the mood: aggressive opening choices, quick development, and a plan to grind in the endgame.
Fun Facts & Placeholders
Humor and small details to spice up a profile — perfect for commentary intros or a streamer bio.
- Nickname: ChessIsShocking — earned for sudden tactical jolts.
- Favorite surprise: winning quietly from an obviously worse-looking position.
- Quick placeholders for richer pages: [[Chart|Rating|Blitz|2025-09-2025-11]], 2606 (2025-09-19), Amar Gambit.
Want a deeper breakdown, annotated games, or a printable one-page bio for events? Say the word — Jyotshnav will probably respond with a move and a punchline.