Gaurav Chauhan

Profile Summary: Gaurav Chauhan (gaurav17142)

Meet Gaurav Chauhan, a chess enthusiast whose journey on the 64 squares reads like a rollercoaster with a few checkmates, blunders, and brilliant comebacks sprinkled in.

Rising Star and Tactical Fighter

From the humble rating of around 100 in mid-2023 to a peak rapid rating of 904 in July 2024, Gaurav has shown remarkable progress. His rapid games alone tell the tale of a warrior with over 862 wins, yet never shy of a little humility with 784 losses.

His style? A mix of aggression and resilience. Gaurav’s comeback rate impresses at nearly 58%, proving that when the chips are down, he doesn’t just fold – he fights on with a tactical awareness that can flip a losing position into a winning one.

Favorite Openings: The Chess Buffet

• King’s Pawn Opening – a staple in his rapid repertoire, Gaurav wins almost half the games he plays here, despite fierce competition.
• Van ’t Kruijs Opening – his secret weapon, boasting a win rate north of 53% in rapid and even 65% in bullet, proving versatility and surprise attacks.
• French Defense – not just a playground for pawns, but a tactical battleground where Gaurav scores over 62% success in rapid games.

Playing Personality & Style

Gaurav’s games are an exciting watch. He isn’t afraid to resign early sometimes (15% early resignation rate), but no shame there—sometimes it’s better to save time for a new battle. His average winning games stretch over about 45 moves, showing patience and endurance.

A fan of both white and black, his win rates hover around 52% with white and a respectable 48% with black, reflecting confidence whether attacking or defending.

Peak Moments & Memorable Battles

On May 27, 2025, Gaurav dazzled with a checkmate finish after a grueling 72-move slugfest against kieess. Not to be outdone, he executed a killer time win in another battle that same day, somehow managing to outwit his opponent on the clock as well as on squares.

A Few Stats to Brag About

• Total Rapid Games Played: Over 1,700
• Longest Winning Streak: 27 games — that’s almost as long as a binge-watch of a whole Netflix series!
• Tilt Factor: 14 — meaning Gaurav keeps his cool... most of the time.
• Best Time to Strike: 8 PM — prime chess hour for unleashing brilliance or blunders.

Off the Board

When not conquering chessboards, Gaurav can be found plotting the downfall of his next online opponents (darkdron16, mahmoud3923, tommy577 beware!) and refining his lightning-fast bullet moves or slow and steady daily games.

Whether you encounter him in a rapid skirmish or bullet blitz, be prepared for a fight worthy of a grandmaster’s respect… or at least a good laugh as Gaurav tries to remember where he left his queen.