Utsab Chatterjee - The International Master
Also known in the chess realm as chessking0310, Utsab Chatterjee has carved a name for themselves with the prestigious title of International Master from FIDE. Their journey through the 64 squares is a saga of grit, strategy, and more than a few unexpected tactical fireworks.
Rating & Playing Style
Utsab’s bullet rating has soared as high as an astonishing 2868 in March 2025. Not to be outdone, their blitz skills peaked at a brilliant 2840, and rapid play saw them reach a commendable 2357.
With a legendary longest winning streak of 24 games and a fighting spirit evident in a comeback rate exceeding 83%, Utsab is nothing short of a chess gladiator. Their average moves per win hover around 77 moves, signaling games filled with depth and strategic complexity.
Known for embracing the endgame with gusto (played in nearly 80% of the games), Utsab plays games that often stretch into a well-fought battle rather than quick skirmishes. Early resignations are surprisingly rare - only about 1.18%, proving that giving up is just not in their dictionary.
Opening Repertoire & Tactical Prowess
When it comes to openings, Utsab is a bit like a secret agent: their favorite opening for bullet games? The mysterious Top Secret category, with over 10,000 games played! But among recognizable choices, the Sicilian Defense Open Najdorf Variation shines brightest with an impressive 75% win rate.
Other fan favorites include stylish entries like the Caro-Kann Defense Advance and the Nimzowitsch-Larsen Attack, showing a versatile repertoire that keeps opponents guessing.
One-sided losses are almost non-existent (just 2.55%), which in chess terms means Utsab doesn’t just lose—they fight till the last piece drops! Their psychological resilience is hinted at with a tilt factor of only 14, showing they remain cool under pressure and rarely let setbacks define their play.
Fun Facts & Recent Battles
- Utsab’s best playing time of day is around 2 AM—proving the night owl syndrome can be a powerful chess weapon!
- Some of their fiercest rivalries include opponents like kenzo-xarod2500 and witik, battles filled with both strategic depth and heart-thumping moments.
- In the bright lights of a recent encounter, Utsab, wielding White pieces, triumphed in a Sicilian Najdorf Open variation—checkmating Flachess10 with an elegant Re8# finish. Talk about dramatic!
In Summary
With a reputation as a strategic mastermind and a bullet-time speed demon, Utsab Chatterjee keeps chess enthusiasts glued to their screens. Whether battling it out in rapid, blitz, or bullet, this International Master combines patience, perseverance, and a pinch of mischief to dominate games.
In the immortal words of a chess commentator watching Utsab's games: "He doesn’t just play chess, he conducts a symphony where every pawn and knight sings."
Feedback for Utsab Chatterjee
Utsab, you've demonstrated solid understanding and fighting spirit in your recent games. Here are some constructive points to help you sharpen your skills further:
Strengths
- Opening Preparation: Your choice of openings like the Sicilian Defense and Nimzowitsch Defense shows good repertoire knowledge. You handle typical plans well, especially in the Four Knights and Najdorf variations.
- Active Piece Play: You tend to place your pieces aggressively. Moves like f4, Qh4, and active knight maneuvers (e.g. Nb3 or Nxc5) contribute well to your attacking chances.
- Central Control & Tactics: You seize the initiative by controlling the center, and you spot tactical motifs such as pins (Bd5+) and combinations effectively.
Improvement Areas
- Defensive Awareness: In some games, you faced strong positional pressure and missed opportunities to neutralize opponent threats. Focus more on king safety and avoiding weakening pawn moves that expose your position.
- Endgame Technique: Some endgame positions show a struggle in converting or defending. Studying fundamental endgame principles can smooth out these transitions and increase your winning conversion rate.
- Calculation Depth: Strengthen your calculation skills by practicing longer lines, especially in critical tactical and positional junctures. This will prevent missing key counterplay or winning continuations.
- Time Management: Occasionally, time pressure affected your accuracy. Keeping calm and managing the clock well will help maintain consistent quality through the game.
Next Steps & Recommendations
- Review your recent losses to pinpoint tactical oversights and positional misunderstandings; try replaying key critical positions and compare with engine/detailed analysis.
- Study classical games with similar openings to see how masters balance attack and defense. Pay particular attention to pawn structure and piece coordination.
- Practice calculation by solving tactical puzzles and playing slow games focusing on precision.
- In your games, always ask: "Is my king safe? Am I controlling critical squares? What are my opponent’s threats?"
Keep up the hardworking attitude—growth in chess is a journey. With steady study and practice, you’ll continue to improve. Let me know if you'd like specific exercises or opening suggestions to deepen your skills!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| ali shahibzadegan | 69W / 57L / 4D | |
| PracticeMakesOK | 47W / 70L / 9D | |
| Anselm Wagner | 40W / 58L / 5D | |
| shivampant20052006 | 47W / 45L / 11D | |
| cockroachdolly | 29W / 48L / 1D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2864 | 2805 | 2356 | |
| 2024 | 2741 | 2780 | ||
| 2023 | 2679 | 2826 | 2296 | |
| 2022 | 2589 | 2703 | 1600 | |
| 2021 | 2520 | 2750 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 833W / 571L / 88D | 764W / 640L / 84D | 77.9 |
| 2024 | 225W / 188L / 24D | 205W / 201L / 32D | 78.0 |
| 2023 | 1233W / 1271L / 169D | 1121W / 1414L / 174D | 75.5 |
| 2022 | 805W / 975L / 115D | 707W / 1073L / 125D | 77.2 |
| 2021 | 133W / 108L / 10D | 130W / 107L / 12D | 74.7 |
Openings: Most Played
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caro-Kann Defense | 554 | 243 | 271 | 40 | 43.9% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 481 | 235 | 220 | 26 | 48.9% |
| Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation | 463 | 233 | 216 | 14 | 50.3% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed | 408 | 176 | 214 | 18 | 43.1% |
| Amazon Attack | 406 | 182 | 203 | 21 | 44.8% |
| Modern | 361 | 163 | 183 | 15 | 45.1% |
| English Opening: Agincourt Defense | 332 | 150 | 164 | 18 | 45.2% |
| Sicilian Defense | 316 | 141 | 161 | 14 | 44.6% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 295 | 139 | 130 | 26 | 47.1% |
| Barnes Defense | 271 | 139 | 119 | 13 | 51.3% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation | 248 | 105 | 127 | 16 | 42.3% |
| English Opening: Agincourt Defense | 83 | 34 | 40 | 9 | 41.0% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 80 | 42 | 34 | 4 | 52.5% |
| Sicilian Defense | 77 | 30 | 40 | 7 | 39.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 60 | 28 | 25 | 7 | 46.7% |
| QGD: 4.Nf3 | 57 | 22 | 28 | 7 | 38.6% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 53 | 27 | 22 | 4 | 50.9% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed | 50 | 25 | 22 | 3 | 50.0% |
| Modern | 48 | 18 | 26 | 4 | 37.5% |
| Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Anderssen Variation | 46 | 21 | 23 | 2 | 45.6% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon, Maróczy Bind | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Czech Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 50.0% |
| French Defense: Advance Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Yugoslav Attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Botvinnik Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| English Opening: Drill Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Ruy Lopez: Brix Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Scotch Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Ruy Lopez: Exchange Variation, Alapin Gambit | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 24 | 5 |
| Losing | 14 | 0 |