Nishant kumar

Nishant Kumar (aka DANGEROUS8321): The Chess Adventurer

Nishant Kumar is not just your average chess player; he's a daring tactician known in the online realm as DANGEROUS8321. With a journey marked by ups, downs, and the occasional tactical rollercoaster, Nishant embodies the spirit of the game — brave, resilient, and always ready for a comeback.

Rating Odyssey

Nishant’s peak Rapid rating of 1012 in September 2022 demonstrates his steady climb through the trenches of mid-level chess battles. Not content with just rapid games, he blitzes through opponents with a top Blitz rating of 1143 achieved in the summer of 2020, and even dabbled in Bullet chess peaking at 713.

Playing Style: The Bold & The Curious

Known for his deep dives into endgames (he sees more endgames than a detective on a mystery series with 53.75% frequency), Nishant combines patience and strategic foresight. His win rates with White and Black are nearly neck-and-neck (41.03% and 43.9%, respectively), confirming that he can give as good as he gets, regardless of color.

Tactical Highlights & Quirks

• Longest winning streak: a respectable 6 games in a row — proving he can ride a wave of brilliance.
• Longest losing streak: a humbling 9 games, reminding us even the brave stumble sometimes.
• Comeback rate: a heroic 79.41% — Nishant rarely stays down and loves turning tables.
• Early resignations occur just 10.87% of the time, because giving up is for the faint of heart.

Rivalries & Records

Nishant has a storied rivalry with hmstg, having played them 57 times with a tough 31.58% win rate — a true test of mettle. Meanwhile, he boasts a perfect winning record (100%) against a handful of opponents including electricpastaa and ayush_yt — perhaps his secret chess nemeses have become his vanquished foes.

Time & Mood

Fancy a match with Nishant? The best time to challenge him is around 6 PM when his win rate rockets to 100%. His tilt factor is at a mild 9, meaning he keeps his cool fairly well but might grumble at that sneaky blunder or two.

Recent Triumph

On January 14, 2025, Nishant showcased his queen-side prowess and undisputed tactical eye in a memorable game against chess5mim, delivering a decisive checkmate to claim victory. His opening choice? The enigmatic The Cow — as fittingly mysterious and quirky as Nishant himself.

Fun Fact

Nishant’s chess journey is full of swings — from brilliant wins to learning losses — reflecting his adventurous spirit. A player who embraces every move, every slip, and every brilliant checkmate with equal passion, he’s the kind of chess player everyone loves to root for... or nervously face across the board!