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Ganukannan

Playing Since: 2024-10-15 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟

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Daily: 400
3W / 7L / 0D
Rapid: 698
168W / 154L / 23D
Blitz: 405
3041W / 3054L / 447D
Bullet: 257
159W / 161L / 12D

Profile Summary: Ganukannan

Meet Ganukannan, a chess player whose journey on the 64 squares is as dynamic as a rollercoaster ride through pawn storms and knight forks. Sporting a peak Blitz rating of 727 and a Rapid high close behind at 698, Ganukannan has proven that quick thinking and fierce tactics often go hand in hand.

Competitive Spirit

With a blitz record showing over 2,300 wins and nearly as many losses, Ganukannan has experienced the sweet thrill of victory and the bittersweet lessons from defeat almost equally. The battle stats suggest someone who likes to dive headfirst into action rather than playing it safe—after all, with an average of nearly 49 moves per win, rushing to a quick checkmate isn't the style here. This player enjoys the long chess grind, savoring the strategic endgames that follow tactical fireworks.

Playing Style & Psychology

Known for an endgame frequency above 50% and a knack for comebacks (almost 54% comeback rate!), Ganukannan is the kind of player who never says die. Even after losing a piece, there's about a 39% chance of turning the tables—a sign of resilience and tactical ingenuity. Though prone to the occasional tilt (about 11% tilt factor), our player’s best hours to strike are surprisingly at 2 AM, when the chess gods seem to whisper sweet nothings.

Opening Choices & Performance

While some players cling to their signature openings, Ganukannan’s repertoire reads like a chess cocktail menu: from the mysterious "Top Secret" to classic King's Pawn and Philidor Defense. The win rates hover steadily in the mid-40s and approach 50% for variations like the Vienna Game and Leonardis Variation — not too shabby! The frequent use of 'Unknown Openings' hints that spontaneity might be part of the charm.

Recent Battles

Fresh off a recent victory with the Sicilian Defense (B20 variation), where Ganukannan secured a win on time after a series of sharp exchanges, this player shows a mixture of tactical aggression and strategic patience. The games often feature bold pawn pushes like 2. a4 and energetic piece plays, signaling an appetite for chaotic but controlled combat. Even losses showcase fighting spirit rather than passive resignations.

Fun Facts

  • Longest winning streak: 10 games - enough to make any chess engine raise its evaluation!
  • Current winning streak: 2 games - fresh momentum is happening.
  • Average moves per loss are a bit higher than wins, meaning Ganukannan battles on even when the chips are down.
  • Known for sometimes resigning early (about 6% of games)—maybe a sign that even geniuses know when to cut their losses.
  • Time trouble? Occasionally. Timeouts feature in wins and losses, keeping things unpredictable.

In summary, Ganukannan isn't just a player chasing rating points—this is a resilient, creative tactician who thrives under pressure, loves the endgame dance, and knows a thing or two about turning chess fights into a spectacle. Whether it's blitz frenzy or steady rapid play, Ganukannan is always ready to make their move… even if it’s after a strong cup of coffee at 2 AM.


🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
santaanaca 0W / 1L / 0D
pacmesrimes 0W / 1L / 0D
mrschimitt 0W / 1L / 0D
milkynun 1W / 0L / 0D
norbertoaugusto 1W / 0L / 0D
Most Played Opponents
user49695598 3W / 0L / 1D
gllumix 1W / 2L / 0D
urboyraaj 1W / 2L / 0D
imtoogooodfjiwd 1W / 1L / 0D
tornade01 0W / 1L / 1D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 641 400
2024 265 304 698
Rating by Year20242025641304YearRatingBlitz

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 734W / 692L / 120D 702W / 726L / 111D 58.3
2024 672W / 613L / 76D 624W / 668L / 68D 46.9

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Unknown Opening 3782 1782 1764 236 47.1%
Top Secret 638 286 303 49 44.8%
Kings Pawn Opening 259 121 118 20 46.7%
Philidor Defense 80 35 40 5 43.8%
Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation 39 16 16 7 41.0%
French Defense 31 15 14 2 48.4%
Queens Pawn Opening 30 13 12 5 43.3%
Van t Kruijs Opening 23 9 11 3 39.1%
Kings Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation 21 13 8 0 61.9%
Vienna Game 20 10 10 0 50.0%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Unknown Opening 331 159 160 12 48.0%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Unknown Opening 345 168 154 23 48.7%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Undefined 8 3 5 0 37.5%
Kings Pawn Opening 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Reti Opening 1 0 1 0 0.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 10 0
Losing 11 3