Deepak Raj

Profile Summary: Deepak Raj (deepakraj9)

Meet Deepak Raj, an adventurous chess enthusiast whose rapid rating rollercoaster could make even the most seasoned thrill-seekers dizzy. With a peak Rapid rating of 800 in March 2025, Deepak has fought valiantly through over 500 rapid games, earning a respectable 213 wins. Although sometimes more familiar with losses than victories, his longest winning streak of 7 games proves that comebacks happen — especially when your longest losing streak clocks in at 9!

The Chess Journey

Playing primarily under the mysterious “Top Secret” opening (or perhaps just keeping his favorite strategies close to the chest), Deepak’s Rapid win rate stands around 37.3%, showing both resilience and the typical trials of an ambitious player. Blitz and Daily games aren’t his strongest suits yet, with blitz peaking at a modest 100, but he approaches each game with the same tenacity.

Playing Style & Quirks

Deepak’s games are often a rollercoaster: he tends to resign early about a third of the time (33.62%), proving he knows when to save his brainpower for the next battle. His endgame frequency is solid at 21.48%, enjoying lengthy fights that last an average of 35 moves per win. Interestingly, playing with White brings just a slight edge (38.76% win rate), but Black games hold their own with a 35.27% success rate.

Mental Fortitude & Tactics

Tilt Factor? A humble 9 — which means Deepak tries to keep a cool head, but hey, who doesn’t get a little salty now and then? His best time to play is around 9 PM when the stars apparently align for checkmates. Despite some setbacks, Deepak boasts a solid comeback rate of nearly 28%, and isn’t easily discouraged even after losing pieces, showing grit and determination.

Memorable Battles

One of Deepak’s recent brilliant victories came from a classic encounter using the Bishop’s Opening, ending in a dramatic checkmate against “egegfb.” The moves ranged from bold queen ventures to knight maneuvers that would make any opponent sweat. And yes, he’s also suffered defeats, including a few strategic resignations, but every loss is just another opening to mastering the game.

Opponent Highlights

Deepak has crossed swords most frequently with rajhemant024 (27 battles) and has an intriguingly mixed success rate with other players. Against some opponents, he’s undefeated; against others, well, the struggle continues. That’s the beauty of chess — unpredictability and endless learning.

In a nutshell: Deepak Raj is a fearless chess warrior who embraces the ups and downs of the game with humor and heart. His journey is less about immediate glory, and more about the joy of battle, learning from each move, and occasionally surprising everyone with a sneaky checkmate!