Amit P Gupta, known online as FM_amitg08, is a formidable chess player with a flair for both attacking brilliance and a touch of unpredictability. Holding the FIDE Master title is no small feat, but Amit blends serious chess skill with an undeniably human touch—because after all, even grandmasters occasionally channel their inner comedy with early resignations (~1.5% of games, because sometimes life’s just too short for bad positions).
Rating Journey
Amit’s rapid rating is a classic rollercoaster—starting from a modest 231 in late 2023, zooming up to a peak of 1073 in September 2024, before settling comfortably around the mid-900s to low 1000s. His blitz and bullet ratings tell tales of quick thinking and faster reflexes, peaking at 940 and 671 respectively. Daily chess is his preferred time control, where steady improvement and thoughtful play meet.
Playing Style & Strengths
Amit's strengths include an impressive comeback rate of 78.9%, making him a terrifying opponent for anyone trying to take an easy point. His endgames are a battleground where he shines, featuring in over 70% of his games—a true fighter in the closing stages.
He averages about 61 moves in victories but tends to linger a bit longer in losses (75 moves on average), clearly trying to squeeze out every last drop of hope. With a balanced win rate playing both White (47.9%) and Black (49%), Amit is equally comfortable leading the dance or countering the opponent's rhythm.
Favourite Openings
Amit's opening repertoire is versatile, but he shows a clear affection for the King's Pawn Opening and the Queen's Pawn Opening Chigorin Variation, boasting win rates of 54.4% and 58.9%, respectively, in rapid games. He also dabbles with the Philidor Defense and the Scandinavian Defense, demonstrating a dynamic approach balanced between tactical thrills and solid structure.
Recent victory against jstew83 by a brilliant checkmate – a Philidor Defense feast! (Opening details)
A tense loss by resignation against BourbonSunset featuring the French Defense - a tough battle!
Another win, triumphing over madhurmalik, checkmate style, showing nerves of steel.
Fun Facts & Quirks
- Loves the thrill of ticking clocks: his best time of day is 10 PM, perfect for late-night brain marathons.
- Despite being a tactical wizard, avoids early resignations most of the time, showing resilience with a tilt factor of just 8 (that's human, but mostly calm!).
- Comes back from losing material with nearly 44% success—those knights and bishops just can’t escape his retribution!
Summary
Whether dragging opponents into a marathon endgame or unleashing a sudden onslaught in rapid time controls, Amit P Gupta is a player who fights hard and enjoys every move. With a blend of serious chess prowess, a dash of whimsy, and a playstyle that’s as resilient as a rook on a7, Amit proves that chess is both a battle of minds and a playground of creativity.
