Eshanwathsara

Eshanwathsara: The Rapid Fire Rook

Meet Eshanwathsara, a rapid chess enthusiast whose rating journey is as dynamic as their opening repertoire! Starting at a modest 224 in August 2023, Eshanwathsara’s rapid rating has experienced the ups and downs worthy of a dramatic novel, soaring to an impressive peak of 409 by May 2025. This player’s style can be likened to a rollercoaster ride—breathtaking moments of brilliance peppered with a few “oops” turns, but always thrilling to watch.

Rating Rollercoaster

With a total of 174 wins, 149 losses, and 27 draws in rapid games, perseverance is their middle name. Notably, after a scoring dip in early 2025, Eshanwathsara mounted an epic comeback to break through the 400-rating barrier, proving that knights and pawns can conquer any slump!

Opening Buffet

Eshanwathsara truly shines with the King's Pawn Opening, boasting a solid 65.31% win rate over 98 games. Other favored battlegrounds include the Leonardis Variation and King's Knight Variation of the King's Pawn, with mixed success, and a humorous relationship with the Scandinavian Defense—sometimes loved, sometimes lost, with a roughly 35% win rate which might explain why it’s only played 23 times.

Style and Strategy

Known for a balanced mix of patience and tactical flair, Eshanwathsara often keeps opponents guessing. Their games end around move 44 on average, suggesting they enjoy a good long-term battle rather than quick skirmishes. A 13.42% early resignation rate hints at occasional “I see the checkmate coming and bow out gracefully” moments. Their comeback rate of over 55% tells us they’re not just a quitter—they’re a fighter who loves a good phoenix moment!

The Winning Streaks and Opponents

The longest winning streak clocks in at 8 games, and the current streak stands proudly at 1 - no rest for the wicked chess dreamer! Among rivals, gora345, jamesian254, and thamer-7 have felt Eshanwathsara’s wrath firsthand, each falling victim 100% of the time. Meanwhile, mathcaca and ghukar still hold the upper hand, a reminder that in chess, humility is part of the game.

Best Time to Challenge

Looking for when to test your mettle against Eshanwathsara? Try scheduling a game around 20:00 (their statistically best time) and beware: win rates approach a striking 100% during this hour! Saturdays and Fridays are also favorable days to face this rapid dynamo.

Memorable Games

One of Eshanwathsara’s recent dazzling victories was on May 24, 2025, against gora345, finishing by resignation after a queen-hunting spree early in the game.

Fun Fact

Despite a relatively modest peak rating, Eshanwathsara’s win record against lower-rated opponents is impressive—they win over 84% of games against players rated below them. Against stronger opponents? Well, it’s a humbling 11%, showing there's always room to grow (and a few epic upsets waiting to happen).

In conclusion, Eshanwathsara is a tenacious rapid player who brings tactical surprises, spirited battles, and a dash of unpredictable flair to the board. Catch them online, but beware—this strategist never goes down without a fight!