Profile: chinnappa1652
Meet chinnappa1652, a resilient chess adventurer navigating the battlefield of 64 squares with a rapid-fire approach that can surprise even the savviest opponents. With a peak rapid rating soaring to an impressive 1542 in July 2016, this player demonstrates a solid command of the Philidor Defense and a tactical flair that keeps adversaries guessing.
Chinnappa1652’s chess journey is a rollercoaster of epic wins and humbling defeats, balancing an almost Olympian endurance with an average of over 66 moves per victory — meaning patience is definitely a virtue here! While the losses sometimes stretch into a lengthy 76 moves, the comebacks are no less noteworthy, boasting a tenacity reflected by a nearly 73% comeback rate.
Specializing in openings like the Philidor Defense with a respectable win rate of 45%, and dabbling elegantly in the King's Pawn Openings and Giuoco Piano Game, chinnappa1652 shows a penchant for classical styles sprinkled with some spicy counter-attacks.
Although not immune to the occasional tilt (hovering around 17 on the tilt scale), this player has mastered the art of timing, with the witching hour for the best checkmates surprisingly early around 2 AM, proving that even chess warriors have their nocturnal magic hours!
When playing with white pieces, expect aggressive but balanced games with nearly 49% win rates, while with black pieces, it's a respectable 44%. Rapid games dominate the portfolio with over 25,800 battles fought, highlighting dedication and perhaps an obsession with rapid decision-making — surely keeps the heart racing!
Notable Matches
In one recent rapid showdown, chinnappa1652 showcased exemplary skill by delivering a checkmate after a tense 49-move battle in the Philidor Defense, proving that slow and steady often wins — or checkmates — the race.
Playing Style & Personality
- A strategic planner who enjoys wrestling through the middle and endgame (76% endgame frequency).
- Not easily discouraged, with a remarkable comeback rate of 73%.
- Somewhat cautious about early resignation, quitting prematurely just under 2% of the time.
- Prefers long, tactical battles rather than quick-fire blitz brawls.
In short, chinnappa1652 is like a chess grandmaster in training — bold enough to take on challenges, patient enough to grind out tough wins, and with just the right amount of chess humor-running through their veins to keep the opponent guessing and entertained.
Keep an eye on this one; their rating might just surprise you tomorrow!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| rajshekharsharma | 8W / 22L / 0D | View Games |
| jordan2308 | 4W / 19L / 1D | View Games |
| ccb1 | 11W / 9L / 0D | View Games |
| bhattasrao | 6W / 12L / 0D | View Games |
| iliodoros | 4W / 12L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1146 | |||
| 2024 | 1172 | |||
| 2023 | 1134 | |||
| 2022 | 1186 | |||
| 2020 | 792 | 1078 | 1230 | |
| 2017 | 1142 | 1228 | ||
| 2016 | 1175 | 1326 | ||
| 2015 | 865 | 1482 | ||
| 2014 | 1151 | 1520 | ||
| 2013 | 1175 | 1267 | ||
| 2012 | 1364 | |||
| 2011 | 1030 | 1156 | 1330 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13W / 8L / 2D | 9W / 13L / 1D | 76.1 |
| 2024 | 731W / 639L / 35D | 659W / 709L / 38D | 71.1 |
| 2023 | 593W / 534L / 19D | 537W / 609L / 19D | 70.1 |
| 2022 | 842W / 752L / 35D | 760W / 800L / 36D | 70.0 |
| 2020 | 162W / 150L / 10D | 150W / 174L / 7D | 70.6 |
| 2017 | 664W / 605L / 26D | 607W / 669L / 20D | 75.7 |
| 2016 | 536W / 488L / 22D | 499W / 546L / 18D | 75.1 |
| 2015 | 364W / 313L / 9D | 324W / 351L / 10D | 73.9 |
| 2014 | 372W / 402L / 10D | 322W / 447L / 8D | 73.7 |
| 2013 | 621W / 817L / 23D | 543W / 902L / 17D | 73.9 |
| 2012 | 876W / 1090L / 26D | 777W / 1206L / 28D | 72.2 |
| 2011 | 340W / 348L / 6D | 314W / 395L / 11D | 73.5 |
Openings: Most Played
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philidor Defense | 4227 | 1922 | 2239 | 66 | 45.5% |
| Bishops Opening Berlin Defense | 804 | 391 | 398 | 15 | 48.6% |
| Kings Pawn Opening | 803 | 409 | 382 | 12 | 50.9% |
| Sicilian Defense | 606 | 252 | 336 | 18 | 41.6% |
| Philidor Defense Exchange Variation | 595 | 250 | 337 | 8 | 42.0% |
| Sicilian Defense Bowdler Attack | 546 | 228 | 310 | 8 | 41.8% |
| Bishops Opening | 533 | 257 | 267 | 9 | 48.2% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation | 522 | 265 | 242 | 15 | 50.8% |
| Giuoco Piano Game | 515 | 273 | 231 | 11 | 53.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening | 460 | 218 | 230 | 12 | 47.4% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Busch Gass Gambit | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Bishops Opening Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Sicilian Defense French Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Sicilian Defense Bowdler Attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philidor Defense | 19 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 26.3% |
| Sicilian Defense Bowdler Attack | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Bishops Opening Berlin Defense | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Wayward Queen Attack | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Van t Kruijs Opening | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Bishops Opening Boi Variation | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Italian Game | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 25.0% |
| Sicilian Defense | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Giuoco Piano Game | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 25.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 14 | 0 |
| Losing | 17 | 1 |