Meet Gangatharan Tharanth, a rapid chess enthusiast whose journey on the 64 squares reads like a rollercoaster ride through the colorful world of opening theories and tactical chaos. With a peak rapid rating of 1485—reached back in September 2015—Gangatharan has shown true resilience and a passion for the game that keeps him grinding daily—even if the rating graphs suggest he might have taken a few scenic detours on the way.
Playing Style & Personality
If chess had a personality, it would be Gangatharan: steady, persistent, and a bit unpredictable. His games have a whopping average of nearly 59 moves per win, proving that quitting early is not his style—except for a 6.26% early resignation rate, because hey, everyone has their off days! Despite being a bit of a "tilt-prone" player (with a tilt factor of 16), he bounces back with impressive comeback skills, winning almost 74% of the time after bouncing from adversity.
Strategy-wise, he loves the endgame, appearing there in about 60% of his matches, where he enjoys long, patient battles. Gangatharan’s games often are a marathon, not a sprint, but with a splash of thrill, as his tactical awareness shines when things get tough. Facing a loss of a piece? No worries—he still wins over 43% of those fights!
Opening Repertoire
While the classics dominate his openings, Gangatharan likes to throw in some spice. The “Bishops Opening Boi Variation” is his secret weapon boasting an eye-popping 82.35% win rate in rapid games. Not bad for a variation that sounds like it belongs in a hip-hop dance-off! Other favorites include the Scandinavian Defense and Caro-Kann, where his win rates hover comfortably around 60%.
Tournament Play & Results
Having battled thousands of games across Rapid, Blitz, Daily, and Bullet, Gangatharan carries a nearly equal win-loss record in rapid (7979 wins vs. 7927 losses), making him a classic chess gladiator. Recent matches showcase a player who knows when to press and when to chill, with a recent win by checkmate, resignation, and even a win on time in exciting games against competitive opponents.
Fun Facts
Favorite time of day to play? 2 AM – just when the world sleeps and Gangatharan’s brain gears up for brilliance or mischief.
Longest winning streak? An impressive 14 games. Longest losing streak? 16 games—because even the best stumble.
He’s undefeated against players like quirinoneto and cuphink88, but beware if you meet samuel-suzanne-balbi—a tough nut to crack!
His games are often decided by resignation, proving that sometimes even his opponents know when they’re outmatched (or Gangatharan is just too relentless).
Recent Battles
His most recent victories include a dazzling win against jepreter with the Bishops Opening Boi Variation and a masterful checkmate over Ebn-Hikaru using the Caro-Kann Defense. However, even a warrior faces defeat, as shown by a tough loss to SplattedFanNo1 in an intense Bishop’s Opening encounter.
For anyone looking to study his style or challenge him, Gangatharan keeps his chess exciting and unpredictable, always ready to dance with the rook or tangle with knights.
