About Debashis Das
Debashis Das is a Grandmaster who excels in the fast and furious world of online chess, especially shining in Bullet time controls. With a peak Blitz rating near the 2900 mark and Bullet rating surpassing 2800, he’s definitely not your casual player — he’s the kind of guy who makes pawns tremble at lightning speed. Chess blitz and bullet games are his playground, where sharp tactics and speedy calculations turn the board into a fireworks display.
Playing Style & Strengths
When it comes to style, Debashis is a patient, endgame-loving strategist who doesn't easily resign — only about 37% early resignations. He averages over 80 moves per win, demonstrating stamina and creative endurance. His comeback rate is impressive at 86%, showing a resilience that would turn even the darkest moments into an opportunity. He thrives in complex positions, and with a nearly 51% strength-adjusted win rate in both Blitz and Bullet games, he consistently stays ahead of the pack.
Significant Achievements
- Earned the prestigious Grandmaster title from FIDE.
- Peak Blitz rating of 2941 (April 2021).
- Peak Bullet rating of 2801 (April 2021).
- Peak Rapid rating of 2691 (May 2020).
- Longest winning streak of 12 games, and currently on a 9 game winning streak.
- Strong tactical awareness with solid win rates even after losing pieces.
Favorite Openings
Debashis shows a diverse opening repertoire, particularly comfortable in sharp and dynamic lines:
- Rapid: Various Sicilian Defense lines with a perfect 100% win rate in games played, including the Bowdler Attack and Marshall Counterattack.
- Blitz: Indian Defense Anti-Grünfeld Alekhine Variation and Reti with consistent results.
- Bullet: Mieses Opening (62% win rate), Van’t Kruijs Opening (68% win rate), and Indian Defense setups.
Noteworthy Facts
- Debashis enjoys playing at unusual hours, showing the best win rate around 4 AM — perfect for night owls and insomniacs!
- He manages to convert wins via checkmate frequently but also wins many games on timeouts — a testament to his fast thinking under pressure.
- Debashis has a knack for turning losses around, with a remarkable comeback rate above 85%.
- He’s battled numerous strong opponents online including a hearty 89 games against indianlad and 61 against abhijeetgupta1016.