Garvit Sharma (aka garwitty)
Meet Garvit Sharma, a chess aficionado whose journey up the rating ladder is as thrilling as a knight’s unexpected fork! Known online as garwitty, Garvit is a rapid player with a peak rating of 927—which might not be grandmaster level yet, but hey, at least it's higher than a rook trapped in the corner.
Starting his ascent in 2021 like a pawn bravely marching forward, Garvit’s games are filled with a mixture of cunning strategies and occasional daring gambits that keep opponents on their toes. His favorite battlefield? Rapid time controls, where he has clocked over 500 wins — and yes, he has suffered some losses too, but every chess warrior has their scar stories.
His opening repertoire is quite eclectic: from the well-trodden King’s Pawn Opening with a nearly 47% win rate, to the ever-tricky Philidor Defense boasting an impressive almost 70% win rate! Not to mention his love for the Caro-Kann Defense, where he delivered a recent checkmate in style with 30 moves of strategic brilliance. (If there was a trophy for perseverance, Garvit would have won it—his comeback rate is a stunning 76%!)
Playing style? Let’s just say Garvit isn’t one to resign early. With an Early Resignation Rate under 5%, this player fights like a gladiator until the very last move. On average, Garvit plays over 50 moves in both wins and losses—clearly enjoying every twist and turn of each battle, like savoring the last crumbs of a chocolate cake.
Fun fact: Garvit’s best time to play is around 1 AM. So if you ever want to challenge him, prepare for a nocturnal showdown—right when his brain is alert and his tactical awareness peaks. Just beware, this is when his tilt factor might kick in at 14%, so expect some rollercoaster emotions!
Whether it’s fighting it out in Bullet, Blitz, or Rapid, Garvit’s win-loss ratio hovers close to even, which basically proves he’s the ultimate daredevil of the chessboard, willing to swing for the fences every game. Opponents beware: he isn’t afraid to mix solid defenses with sneaky attacks.
Recent Highlight
One of Garvit's freshest victories featured a lethal execution of the Caro-Kann Defense against a tough opponent named borzooo2 — checkmate declared in under 40 moves! You can marvel at the full game here. If chess had a most satisfying win award, that one would be a front-runner.
In Conclusion
Garvit Sharma might not yet be the next Magnus Carlsen, but with his tenacity, strategic flair, and midnight brain power, he’s well on his way. He’s a player who embodies the spirit of chess: smart, relentless, and just a little bit unpredictable. So watch this space, because “garwitty” has many more battles to fight and victories to claim!