Rajanya Datta

Rajanya Datta (aka DDRani)

Meet Rajanya Datta, a spirited chess enthusiast who dances nimbly through the fast-paced worlds of Bullet and Blitz chess. Known on the board as DDRani, Rajanya’s peak Bullet rating reached an impressive 2075 in May 2020, while Blitz play saw a solid top rating of 1849 reached the following month. Clearly, Rajanya doesn’t just play chess—they sprint, dash, and sometimes stumble in a thrilling game of mental agility.

Playing Style & Strengths

Rajanya’s playing style is a curious blend of tactical resilience and occasional early exits. With a comeback rate hovering around 72%, DDRani refuses to go down without a fight—even if sometimes it means resigning early with a humble 7.4% early resignation rate. The average moves per win clock in at a cozy 54, but losses tend to linger longer on the clock with an average of 66 moves. This suggests DDRani enjoys a dramatic, sometimes theatrical, endgame battle.

Opening Repertoire

Openings for Rajanya are as colorful as a patchwork quilt. On the Blitz front, the French Defense variations reign supreme with near-perfect win rates, including 100% victories in the Tarrasch Closed, Knight, Normal, and Exchange variations. They also dabble successfully in the Alekhines Defense and the Sicilian Canal Attack. However, beware if DDRani faces the King’s Pawn Opening in Blitz—it's a somewhat tricky dance with a 0% win rate there!

Bullet games reveal a penchant for solid but cautious play, with many draws peppered throughout variations like the French Defense Exchange (14 draws in 17 games!) and the Benoni Defense. Clearly, DDRani is no stranger to the art of drawing the line—and the game.

Recent Memorable Battles

Rajanya’s latest Blitz triumph came courtesy of a classic French Defense Tarrasch Closed line, clinching victory by resignation after a precise maneuvering parade. For those who appreciate chess drama, one recent Bullet match saw DDRani snatch a win with a delightful brilliant Bd3# checkmate, sealing the game with style. On the flip side, even great warriors fall sometimes—and Rajanya’s most recent losses were swift and humbling, including a stunning 3-move checkmate under King’s Pawn Opening.

Fun Facts & Quirks

• Longest Winning Streak: 6 games in a row—because who doesn’t love a good victory jam?
• Current Winning Streak: Matching the longest streak, proving that lightning can strike twice!
• Best time to challenge DDRani: 7 PM - apparently when the chess magic is strongest.
• Most frequent opponent: stalefotrot, with 114 battles fought—talk about a rivalry!
• Favorite termination method: Checkmate and resignation, because why drag out the suspense?

Around the board, Rajanya Datta is the kind of player who blends strategy with a dash of unpredictable flair, embracing wins, losses, and draws with equal zest. Whether you’re aiming for a quick Bullet duel or a longer Blitz battle, facing DDRani guarantees a thoughtful contest sprinkled with surprises—and maybe a few groans after those sneaky queen checks.