Ankush Khandelwal FM

Ankush Khandelwal (Gameking51)

FIDE Master & Chess Connoisseur

Meet Ankush Khandelwal, better known in the virtual chess world as Gameking51, a proud FIDE Master who attacks the 64 squares with finesse and a hint of mischief. Ankush’s chess journey is a rollercoaster of thrilling wins, some tough losses, and the occasional cheeky draw—because who doesn’t need a little suspense?

Rating Highlights & Style

• Peak Blitz Rating: A blistering 2648 in 2023, proving that Ankush can think fast and strike faster.
• Bullet Juggernaut: Touched a max of 2599 back in 2011 and still rocking a steady 2510+ rating recently.
• Rapid: A respectable 2511 peak, though a mysterious dip to 1200 in 2023 suggests a bout of rapid “experimentation” or just a bad day.

Battle Record

With over a thousand blitz and bullet wins combined, Ankush boasts a win rate north of 50% in blitz and an astonishing 63% in bullet when playing a "Top Secret" opening—not revealing too much, like a true chess spy.

Longest winning streak? A relentless 21 games, showing that once Ankush finds the groove, opponents better watch out!

Playing Style & Personality

Endgames are Ankush’s playground, with a frequent deep dive into endgame positions in nearly 67% of games — patience is a virtue, especially when waiting for your opponent to blunder. The average win clocks in around 57 moves, so think of Ankush as a marathon runner who sprints at the perfect moment rather than a quick flash-in-the-pan.

With an impressive comeback rate of over 73% and a win rate after losing a piece of 91%, Ankush isn’t one to be underestimated—losing a piece is just part of the dramatic narrative.

Be warned: a tilt factor of 8 means Ankush may occasionally grumble at the chessboard, but that's just passion leaving its fingerprints.

Friends, Foes & Fun Facts

Among many opponents, Ankush has a near-perfect record against mikesguns (82% wins in 263 games) and has impressively demolished foes like vogl and emilio7x with a perfect 100% win rate recently.

Chess by day, chess by night — playing well into the late hours with strong win rates at odd hours like 2, 3, and 4 AM. Clearly, sleep is overrated when there’s a king to checkmate!

In a Nutshell

Ankush Khandelwal is not just a player but a beacon of resilience, strategic patience, and speed chess mastery. Whether blitz, bullet, or rapid, this FIDE Master proves that chess is as much about brains as it is about having fun. Challenge him if you dare—but don’t be surprised if you’re laughing and learning while losing.