About Digvijay Choudhary
Digvijay Choudhary is a passionate online chess enthusiast known for his aggressive and strategic play, particularly excelling in blitz formats. With a keen eye for tactics and a solid understanding of endgames, he has steadily climbed the rating charts and boasts a peak rapid rating of 1744, showcasing his dedication and improvement over the years.
Playing Style
Digvijay favors a fast-paced, aggressive style of play, often opting for tactical skirmishes that keep his opponents on their toes. His preference for blitz highlights his quick thinking and ability to handle time pressure effectively.
- Strong in endgames with an endgame frequency of nearly 62%
- Average moves per win: 72.4; per loss: 55.9 – indicating deep, strategic games
- Known for resilience: a comeback rate of 76.7% after falling behind
- Loves to capitalize on opportunities, winning 46% of games after losing a piece
- Exhibits a low early resignation rate of 2.9%, showing fighting spirit
Preferred Openings
Digvijay has experimented with numerous openings, but he particularly thrives in the following:
- Blackburne Shilling Gambit
- Australian Defense
- Philidor Defense
- Scandinavian Defense
- Amar Gambit
- Barnes Opening: Walkerling
- Four Knights Game
- French Defense
- Elephant Gambit (notably in blitz and bullet)
His use of gambits and solid defenses highlights his versatile and dynamic gameplay.
Performance Highlights
- Peak Rapid rating: 1744 (achieved in March 2025)
- Peak Blitz rating: 1574 (July 2025)
- Peak Bullet rating: 1287 (June 2025)
- Win rates: Remarkable win-records across formats, with bullet win-rate of ~58% and daily over 60%
- Longest winning streak: 12 games
- Current winning streak: 4 games
- Preferred to play around 14:00, with a peak win-rate during this hour
- Has a competitive edge when playing opponents of similar or lower ratings
Fun Facts
- Digvijay once defeated a player named gm-garry_kasparov – quite a headline-maker!
- He seems to have a friendly rivalry with players like gurprince, alfa_023, and being_ranjan, battling them multiple times online.
- Known for bouncing back strong, his comeback rate after being down is a whopping 76.7%.
- Despite serious gameplay, he knows when to throw in the towel – his early resignation rate is a humble 2.86%.
- Digvijay thrives in blitz games, truly living up to the fast-paced spirit of the format.