Premnath Ramanathan (aka Dragonzprem)
FIDE Master & Blitz Maestro
Meet Premnath Ramanathan, better known in the chess universe as Dragonzprem. A true connoisseur of the 64 squares, Premnath proudly carries the FIDE Master title—a testament not just to skill, but to countless hours of devotion, strategy, and perhaps a little magic.
Premnath’s chess journey reads like an epic saga, with a rollercoaster rating climb and a tactical brilliance that could make even the toughest pawns shiver. With a peak Blitz rating soaring at 2777 in early 2025, they’ve proven their mettle in the frenetic world of speed chess. Bullet and Rapid formats also bow to their prowess, reaching peak ratings of 2603 and 2545 respectively.
Known for a patient, enduring playing style, Premnath evidently enjoys the endgame circus, with an endgame frequency of 88.39% and an average of over 80 moves per win. When faced with adversity, they don’t quit—their impressive comeback rate of 87.55% proves Premnath is the chess equivalent of a boomerang, always returning stronger.
Their approach to openings is as mysterious as their username suggests. The “Top Secret” opening, played over 10,000 times, boasts a win rate just above 50%, but when Premnath opts for the sharp Sicilian Defense Canal Attack, they gleefully rack up wins with a whopping 73.33% success rate. The Kings Indian Defense and Grunfeld Defense also feature prominently in their arsenal—classic weapons of a well-rounded strategist.
Though formidable, Premnath plays with a human touch—acknowledging the occasional tilt, measured here as a 16, which might just be the emotional cost of pushing so hard to the limit of chess mastery. Best time to challenge this dragon? Around 4 PM, when Premnath’s win rate spikes dramatically—perhaps after a good cup of coffee or a meditation session plotting checkmates.
Fun Facts
- Has a longest winning streak of 19 games. Imagine the momentum on that run!
- Wins nearly every game against “garciaisaac,” “jncool68,” and “coyneollary” (100% win rate!) – a personal fan base, perhaps?
- Known to clock games with patience—average moves per win: ~81. Definitely not a quick-stopper!
- The chess board is their battleground, and they often emerge victorious by resignation, timeout, or good old-fashioned checkmate.
Recent Brilliance
On May 31, 2025, Premnath dazzled the chess world by delivering a checkmate against sergeikim in a Kings Indian Defense Orthodox Variation clash. This game showcases their strategic depth, as they masterfully maneuvered through complex middle and endgame positions — checkmate was inevitable.
Whether winning by resignation, on time, or the sheer force of their tactical prowess, Premnath continues to prove why they’re a force to be reckoned with in the online chess realm.
In Short
If chess were a dragon, Premnath would be the fearless rider, taming fiery positions and soaring to new heights with every move. Whether you're a beginner hoping to learn or a challenger looking for a fight, one thing’s for sure: playing Premnath Ramanathan is an adventure on 64 squares that’s not easily forgotten.