Sorabh Gupta (chotuoncyle) – The Chessboard’s Silent Storm
Known in online chess circles as chotuoncyle, Sorabh Gupta is a player who embodies the perfect blend of cunning strategy, resilient spirit, and just the right amount of unpredictable flair to keep opponents on their toes.
Rating Rollercoaster & Style
Sorabh’s journey through the rating ranks reads like an epic saga, with peak ratings hitting 842 in Rapid, 576 in Blitz, 406 in Bullet, and a striking 896 in Daily chess. While not quite a grandmaster yet, Sorabh dances close enough to make grandmasters blink. With a bullet play style that averages about 45 moves per game (both wins and losses), patience and precision are his middle names – or at least they would be if middle names mattered on a chessboard.
Opening Gambits & Secrets
When Sorabh cracks open the chessboard, expect a solid repertoire peppered with popular openings like the Italian Game, King’s Pawn Opening (and its Knight variation), and the Philidor Defense. His favorite might just be the Philidor Defense, boasting a win rate north of 60% in bullet games – clearly proving that a good defense wins more than just respect.
Mind Games & Psychological Prowess
With a tilt factor of 14%, Sorabh rarely lets frustration take over his cerebral fortress. His best game time? Midnight – because who needs sleep when you can checkmate in the witching hour? He is also a comeback artist, winning 55% of games even after falling behind – watch out for those queen sacrifices that look like blunders but aren’t.
Recent Triumphs and Trials
Fresh from a spectacular checkmate victory on June 1, 2025, Sorabh showed exceptional finesse against Timur4557, concluding the match with a brilliant mating net in just 23 moves. But don’t let that fool you – Sorabh’s losses, including some by resignation against skilled foes like bkaplan18, remind us all that even the best stumble sometimes (because that’s what makes the victories delicious).
Fun Facts & Quirks
- Average move count per game hovers around 45, proving patience is not just a virtue but a tactic.
- Favorite time to play? Midnight (00:00). Opponents? Beware the sleepy-night blitz storm.
- Known to open the game with a knight’s charm (2.Nc3 in Nimzowitsch Defense), setting traps that even puzzles grandmasters.
Summary
Sorabh Gupta, aka chotuoncyle, is a chess player with a heart of a lion and the sneaky mind of a fox. Combining strong strategic knowledge with a pinch of irony (and occasional tough losses), Sorabh continues to chase mastery on the 64 squares. Whether it’s a lightning bullet game or a drawn-out rapid tussle, this player is always ready to entertain, compete, and remind us all that chess isn’t just a game – it’s an art form with a side of humor.
Keep an eye on Sorabh – the board's favorite underdog with a killer queen.
