Niloy Deb Nath

Niloy Deb Nath (aka dniloy17)

Meet Niloy Deb Nath, a chess adventurer navigating the 64 squares with a mix of strategy, resilience, and a dash of flair. Known online as dniloy17, Niloy's journey through rapid, blitz, bullet, and daily chess formats reads like a rollercoaster of thrilling battles, close calls, and triumphant moments.

Chess Profile & Playing Style

Niloy’s peak ratings reveal a player never shy of a challenge: a rapid high of 674, blitz peaks at a respectable 862, bullet reaching 364, and a daily chess peak soaring to 847. While these numbers tell part of the story, it’s Niloy’s tactical mind and psychological resilience that truly define his style.

Known for a relatively low early resignation rate (just 1.78%), Niloy prefers to fight till the end, averaging 33 moves per win but enduring longer, tougher battles in losses (averaging 55 moves). He wields White pieces with a 53.6% win rate, while Black remains a respectable 45.5%. Niloy's comeback spirit glows with a robust 56% success rate when clawing back from behind—a true chess phoenix.

Opening Repertoire

Strategically, Niloy favors the timeless King's Pawn Opening, boasting a solid 58% win rate in rapid games. He’s no stranger to the Bishop's Opening either, slicing through defenses with a 57% blitz win rate and holding steady with 50% in bullet. His adventurous streak extends to gambits like the Englund Gambit, where fortunes fluctuate but excitement never wanes. Scandinavian Defense fans beware: Niloy’s faced mixed fortunes here, but the fight never dulls.

Recent Games Highlights

On June 4, 2025, Niloy delivered a notable victory against ccoonut by resignation in a 10-minute rapid game, showcasing a sharp eye in the King's Pawn Opening. Although every warrior has defeats, Niloy's latest loss to mitchisking ended with a poetic checkmate—a reminder that even skilled tacticians must sometimes tip their king.

Psychological Quirks & Fun Facts

Niloy’s psychological tilt factor clocks in at 9, proving he’s human after all—sometimes a little frustrated, but never out of the fight. Interestingly, his best time to play is around 10 PM, perhaps after a cup of tea or three, when the win rate spikes dramatically.

With 245 rapid wins and 226 losses under his belt, he's a tenacious competitor who knows that every loss is just another opening for a comeback. And with a longest winning streak of 14 games, Niloy has proven he's capable of dazzling runs that keep fans and opponents on edge.

Opponent Dynamics

Niloy keeps a close eye on a handful of rivals, with khan_the_noob appearing 9 times in his match history and some opponents like tylerderden777 and mars6316 having a 100% win rate against him — or is it the other way around? Chess rivalries keep things spicy and Niloy never backs down from a good challenge.

In Summary

Whether it’s outwitting opponents with classic openings, clawing back from the brink, or playing late-night blitz battles, Niloy Deb Nath embodies the spirit of a dedicated chess player: resilient, strategic, and full of surprises. If chess were a movie, Niloy would be that unpredictable hero who sometimes takes unexpected paths — and almost always keeps the crowd entertained.