Dikshant Sharma: The Blitz Wizard with a Dash of Humor
Meet Dikshant Sharma, a player who treats chess like a high-speed roller coaster—fast, thrilling, and occasionally nausea-inducing. With a Blitz rating soaring near 490 and a Rapid rating comfortably in the mid-560s as of 2025, Dikshant doesn’t just play; he blitzes through opponents with around 1,700 Blitz games under his belt. Sure, he's lost almost as many games as he’s won in Blitz (800 losses versus 811 wins), but hey, what's chess without a few bruises to the ego?
Dikshant is famous for his love affair with the Bishop's Opening. In Blitz, his win rate here is an impressive 60%! In Rapid games, he crisply executes the Berlin Defense of the Ruy Lopez with a 75% win rate - not bad for a guy who apparently enjoys long walks on the chessboard and strategic entanglements. His games are often a blend of careful endgame craft (appearing in nearly two-thirds of his matches) and aggressive tactical comebacks, boasting a 72% comeback rate. Dikshant might lose a piece here and there, but if you think that spells doom, think again—his win rate after losing a piece is a perfect 100%!
Early resignation? Almost never. With an early resignation rate of just 4.4%, Dikshant fights like a terrier until the very end, averaging nearly 59 moves per win, turning every game into a mini marathon. He’s got stamina, strategy, and a stubbornness to match.
His style ranges from solid (winning 49.6% of games as White) to resilient (45% as Black). Dikshant likes to play late into the night—his peak performance hours include the mysterious 3 AM with a 68.75% win rate, suggesting he’s either a nocturnal genius or fueled by midnight snacks.
When it comes to opponents, Dikshant has a love-hate relationship with a few players. Some he’s beaten every time (looking at you, ayms0 and bennyclick), while others have managed to keep him winless (sorry, helix68 and tellepuzzik).
Off the board, Dikshant is probably the type to say, “I play chess to feel alive,” before quickly logging into another game. Whether he's crafting wins or laughing off losses, one thing's for sure: Dikshant Sharma’s chess journey is one of resilience, tactical brilliance, and a dash of cheeky fun.
