Nitin Senthilvel (aka Fighter008)
International Master | Chess Virtuoso | Bullet Speedster
Meet Nitin Senthilvel, a chess prodigy who wears the prestigious title of International Master like a badge of honor from FIDE. Nitin is the kind of player who probably dreams in checkmates and thinks in pawn structures—though rumor has it, they occasionally rehearse sarcastic comebacks against blundering opponents mid-game.
In the blistering world of Bullet chess, where players make lightning-fast decisions, Nitin’s rating reached a striking peak of 2754 in 2021. With over 3000+ games played across Bullet and Blitz formats, this player boasts an astonishing 52% win rate in Bullet and an even more impressive 56% in Blitz. And let's not forget the rapid games, where Nitin's near-perfect 94% win rate will make you wonder if it’s actually chess or wizardry.
Nitin’s style is a blend of tenacity and endurance, not giving up easily—their comeback rate is a staggering 91.5%, and if they lose a piece, don’t blink: their chances of winning thereafter skyrocket to 99.91%. Talk about turning lemons into crowned kings! Also, they tend to gracefully embrace long battles, averaging around 79 moves whether winning or losing, hinting at a love for deeply strategic endgames.
Fun fact: Nitin’s longest winning streak is an eye-popping 19 games — that’s like playing chess marathon style and still crushing it. After a loss, they might tilt a mere 12% of the time, proving they've got nerves of steel (or perhaps a secret stash of chess caffeine).
When it comes to opponents, some have never seen a move from Nitin's blade: against “microbear” and “birdmaster3000,” the win rate is a perfect 100%. Others, like “alex108108,” have been tougher nuts to crack—sometimes chess is just a game of feast or famine.
Outside the online arena, you’ll probably find Nitin grinding puzzles, obsessing over openings (which, suspiciously, remain "Top Secret"), or casually breaking the internet with astonishing blitz games. Whether it’s morning, noon, or the magical 20:00 hour where win rates peak at over 72%, their passion and precision remain unmatched.
To sum it up: Nitin Senthilvel is not just a chess player; they are a tactical artist, a bullet champion, and an enigma wrapped in a gambit. Keep an eye out—you might just witness another brilliant game to add to chess lore.
Overall Performance
You have a strength adjusted win rate of approximately 51%, indicating a balanced level of play against similarly skilled opponents. However, your rating has seen a slight decline of 38 points over the last 1 to 6 months, which suggests room for improvement and consistency in your recent rapid games.
Recent Game Highlights
- Your recent wins showcase solid opening preparation, particularly with active piece development and central control.
- In victories, you have demonstrated effective use of tactics, such as material gains through exchanges and leveraging open files for your rooks.
- Your losses often occurred in complex middlegame positions where your opponents capitalized on positional weaknesses or tactical oversights.
Opening Play
Your choice of openings like the Caro-Kann Defense and the Four Knights game are classical and solid. To increase your edge, consider:
- Improving familiarity with critical lines to avoid tactical pitfalls — as seen in some losses featuring pressure on your king and tactical strikes from the opponent.
- Experimenting with deeper move preparation in the early opening to seize initiative and put your opponent under immediate pressure.
Areas for Improvement
- Middlegame tactics: Focus on pattern recognition and identifying tactical threats early to avoid losing key material.
- Endgame technique: Practice converting advantages consistently and defending difficult positions to minimize losses by resignation or timed games.
- Time management: Several games ended on time, so practice managing the clock better, especially in critical phases.
Next Steps
- Review your recent losses in detail to understand common errors and tactical oversights.
- Use puzzles and tactics trainers daily to sharpen calculation skills and speed.
- Consider studying specific endgame positions collaboratively to improve finishing skills.
- Continue to play regularly, focusing on applying lessons from analysis to each new game.
Your positive rating trend slope indicates you're on a good path—continue with consistent training and focus, and you will see your rating improve again.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| Vedant Pimpalkhare | 38W / 19L / 4D | |
| hannibal4 | 36W / 19L / 2D | |
| sunshine2808 | 42W / 9L / 5D | |
| Cemil Aghamaliyev | 28W / 25L / 2D | |
| coachjkane | 25W / 24L / 2D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2608 | 2811 | 2605 | |
| 2024 | 2654 | 2593 | ||
| 2023 | 2586 | 2562 | ||
| 2022 | 2539 | 2652 | ||
| 2021 | 2713 | 2655 | 2643 | |
| 2020 | 2649 | 2595 | 2643 | |
| 2019 | 2356 | 2684 | ||
| 2018 | 2318 | 2411 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 83W / 44L / 8D | 72W / 56L / 6D | 84.4 |
| 2024 | 58W / 53L / 3D | 67W / 37L / 6D | 78.6 |
| 2023 | 26W / 26L / 1D | 31W / 24L / 3D | 79.8 |
| 2022 | 31W / 21L / 2D | 29W / 27L / 1D | 84.6 |
| 2021 | 528W / 412L / 52D | 494W / 431L / 60D | 82.8 |
| 2020 | 257W / 176L / 29D | 244W / 207L / 25D | 80.6 |
| 2019 | 73W / 32L / 6D | 64W / 37L / 8D | 74.6 |
| 2018 | 56W / 21L / 3D | 60W / 21L / 2D | 74.2 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 82 | 44 | 27 | 11 | 53.7% |
| Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation | 62 | 32 | 25 | 5 | 51.6% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed | 53 | 33 | 18 | 2 | 62.3% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 52 | 28 | 19 | 5 | 53.9% |
| French Defense | 42 | 31 | 10 | 1 | 73.8% |
| Modern | 37 | 20 | 16 | 1 | 54.0% |
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 36 | 20 | 13 | 3 | 55.6% |
| Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation, Knight Variation | 34 | 18 | 13 | 3 | 52.9% |
| Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 33 | 15 | 13 | 5 | 45.5% |
| Sicilian Defense | 33 | 19 | 13 | 1 | 57.6% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 219 | 119 | 88 | 12 | 54.3% |
| Amar Gambit | 164 | 102 | 58 | 4 | 62.2% |
| Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 116 | 57 | 51 | 8 | 49.1% |
| Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit Accepted | 110 | 49 | 52 | 9 | 44.5% |
| Modern | 107 | 55 | 49 | 3 | 51.4% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 95 | 50 | 43 | 2 | 52.6% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed | 93 | 47 | 40 | 6 | 50.5% |
| King's Indian Attack | 89 | 47 | 37 | 5 | 52.8% |
| Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit | 75 | 39 | 35 | 1 | 52.0% |
| Sicilian Defense | 73 | 44 | 28 | 1 | 60.3% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caro-Kann Defense | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Modern | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| East Indian Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Czech Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% |
| Amar Gambit | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 19 | 1 |
| Losing | 12 | 0 |