Arjun Erigaisi GM

Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi (GHANDEEVAM2003)

Arjun Erigaisi, known online as GHANDEEVAM2003, is a chess prodigy who leveled up to the title of Grandmaster courtesy of FIDE — a badge of honor that means he's basically a wizard on the 64 squares. If chess ratings were measured in mythical power, Arjun would be a dragon. With peak Blitz ratings soaring beyond 3200 and Bullet crossing 3240, he's the kind of player who makes your queen tremble before the opening moves are even finished.

A Journey Through Rapidly Spinning Pawns

Once a humble novice in 2015 with blitz ratings around 2255, Arjun has blitzed his way up to a staggering 3213 rating by 2025. His bullet games tell a similar tale of triumph and tenacity, punctuated by a peak rating of 3244. Behind these numbers is a player who doesn’t just roll dice but masters the chaos of fast-paced chess with a sack full of tactics, an uncanny comeback rate over 59%, and an almost magician-like ability to capitalize after losing pieces.

The Style & Substance

Erigaisi’s style? Oh, it’s a lethal cocktail of strategic finesse and psychological warfare. With an early resignation rate under 30%, he’s known for fighting till the end — no quick quits here! The average winning game spans over 55 moves, showing a patient approach that slowly squeezes opponents’ hope until it vanishes. Plus, his white pieces win nearly 58% of the time, while even with black, he manages to tilt the scales in his favor more than half the time.

Opening Repertoire — The “Top Secret” Recipe

While most mortals experiment with openings, Arjun’s repertoire is intriguingly listed as “Top Secret” in blitz and bullet formats, boasting win rates around 55-59%. He also dabbles with a variety of defenses from Owens Defense to Reti Gambit, always ready to surprise opponents — like a grandmaster ninja making unexpected moves while sipping chai.

Recent Battles & Memorable Duels

As of May 2025, Arjun’s most recent game was nothing short of a cinematic thriller: a Chess960 battle where he defeated GM_dmitrij with cool precision, forcing a resignation after a fierce battle of queens and rooks. Even losses don’t dim his brilliance; games against ‘wonderfultime’ and other strong opponents reveal a warrior who learns, adapts, and returns stronger — which explains his current positive winning streak!

Fun Facts & Quirks

• His preferred time to crush opponents? Around 2 AM — a true night owl thriving in the moonlight.
• Longest winning streak stands at an eye-watering 45 games. That’s basically a monster slam dunk in chess terms.
• Arjun is not just a tactician but a psychological strategist with a "tilt factor" of just 17, meaning he keeps calm when the heat is on — not easy in blitz chaos!
• Win rates peak on Tuesdays and around 2 AM, so if you’re unlucky enough to meet him then, better bring snacks and a miracle.

In the universe of chess, where every move counts and every second ticks with pressure, Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi aka GHANDEEVAM2003 stands tall as a fearsome gladiator, a tactical genius, and an ever-learning warrior with a cheeky smile — ready to turn your knight into a nightmare.