Ayush Ranjan: The Chess Enthusiast with a Tactical Twist
Meet Ayush Ranjan, also known in the digital arenas as GM_AYUSH_RANJAN, a chess player whose journey through the 64 squares is as dynamic as his rating fluctuations. In 2025, Ayush's ratings tell a tale of grit and persistence: a Daily rating fluctuating between 971 and 1217, a Rapid rating steady just shy of 1000, and his Blitz and Bullet performances showing a fearless approach to faster time controls.
Playing Style & Strengths
Ayush is no quitter, boasting an incredibly low early resignation rate of just 2.48%. He loves a tough endgame, engaging in them over 57% of the time—a true strategist at heart. While his average game length (about 57 moves) suggests he's not one for quick checkmates, his impressive 72% comeback rate and perfect 100% win rate after losing a piece make him the ultimate fighter who refuses to crumble under pressure.
Wins, Losses, and... Draws?
His Rapid games are where the magic mostly happens: out of 583 battles, Ayush scored 273 wins against 279 losses and a smattering of 31 draws. Bullet and Blitz have seen similar battles—sometimes victorious, sometimes experimental—but always entertaining.
Notable Quirks & Fun Facts
- Ayush's longest winning streak: a cool 10 games—rumor has it he celebrated with a victory dance that stunned his opponents virtually.
- Psychologically, he's pretty chill—only a 13% tilt factor—which means he’s less likely to rage-quit after a blunder and more likely to plot a spectacular comeback.
- White pieces are his friends, scoring about 47% wins there, while Black games are a bit tougher but still respectable at nearly 41% wins.
Most Played Opponents and Target Practice
His friendly rivalry with players like rishikesh_77 (62.5% win rate) and huh_shivaa (a perfect 100%) keeps his competitive spirit sharp. Opponents beware: Ayush's win rate against a vast array of challengers ranges wildly, but one thing’s for sure—he’s got a knack for pulling off wins in unexpected places.
When Does Ayush Play?
The early bird gets the win! His best hours seem to be the early mornings and late evenings, with over 50% win rates around 6 am, 7 am, and 4 pm, but a less impressive 0% win rate at 10 pm—apparently chess and bedtime don’t mix.
The Verdict
Ayush Ranjan is not just a player; he’s a strategist, a comeback king, and a fearless competitor who embraces every phase of a chess game—from the tricky openings (top secret, of course) to the intense endgames. Whether you’re a newbie or a grandmaster, facing Ayush means you better bring your A-game or prepare to be outplayed by a player who never says die.
Feedback for AYUSH RANJAN
Ayush, your recent games demonstrate solid fundamental understanding and a fearless approach to sharp positions. Here are some specific points to help you continue improving:
Strengths
- Opening Variety: You are comfortable with several openings such as the Vienna Game (C25), King's Knight variations (C40), and Ruy Lopez lines (C64). This diversity will serve you well as you expand your repertoire.
- Active Piece Play: Your games show good activity, especially knights jumping into strong squares early on (e.g., Nd5 maneuvers). You also look for tactical shots promptly.
- Good Endings and Tactics: Several games ended with you delivering checkmate or winning decisively by exploiting tactical weaknesses. This shows good awareness in finishing your opponents.
Areas for Improvement
- Opening Move Order and Development: Some losses stemmed from slightly passive or slow development, or moves that allowed the opponent easier counterplay (e.g., early Q moves for Black and occasional lagging of kingside knights). Focus on timely development and king safety in the opening.
- Handling Pressure in Defense: In your losses, opponents often capitalized on small inaccuracies in your defensive setup. Practicing defensive skills and calculating forced sequences under pressure will help improve resilience.
- Time Management: You've mostly maintained good time usage in 10-minute games, but ensure you allocate a few extra seconds in critical positions to avoid errors.
Practice Recommendations
- Review your losses (loss%20games) carefully and identify the turning points; understanding why you lost helps prevent the same mistakes.
- Deepen your opening knowledge with focus on move orders that improve your piece activity and avoid traps, especially in the Vienna and King's Knight variations.
- Play training positions focused on defending under attack and converting small advantages, which will boost your confidence in tough spots.
- Watch out for premature queen moves in openings; generally develop minor pieces and castle quickly for safety.
Keep up the hard work and maintain your fighting spirit! Your recent wins show that you are continuing to grow as a player. With focused effort on these areas, you will see steady progress.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| rishikesh_77 | 10W / 6L / 0D | View Games |
| huh_shivaa | 10W / 0L / 0D | View Games |
| gopikishan3000 | 4W / 0L / 0D | View Games |
| crabkiller0 | 1W / 1L / 1D | View Games |
| mediaitch | 3W / 0L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 484 | 600 | 925 | 1090 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 198W / 203L / 17D | 167W / 229L / 20D | 58.8 |
Openings: Most Played
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scandinavian Defense | 16 | 5 | 11 | 0 | 31.2% |
| Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 11 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 27.3% |
| Barnes Defense | 9 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 22.2% |
| Amar Gambit | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 40.0% |
| Amazon Attack | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elephant Gambit | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 75.0% |
| Czech Defense | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 50.0% |
| French Defense | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 50.0% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0.0% |
| Australian Defense | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 75.0% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scandinavian Defense | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 20.0% |
| French Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| QGA: 3.e3 c5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Ruy Lopez: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scandinavian Defense | 12 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 16.7% |
| Amazon Attack | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 57.1% |
| Petrov's Defense | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 20.0% |
| Ruy Lopez: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 20.0% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Four Knights Game | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Philidor Defense | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Ruy Lopez | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Amar Gambit | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scandinavian Defense | 132 | 50 | 76 | 6 | 37.9% |
| Amar Gambit | 27 | 12 | 15 | 0 | 44.4% |
| Three Knights Opening | 26 | 15 | 9 | 2 | 57.7% |
| Barnes Defense | 25 | 12 | 11 | 2 | 48.0% |
| Philidor Defense | 25 | 11 | 12 | 2 | 44.0% |
| Amazon Attack | 23 | 14 | 9 | 0 | 60.9% |
| French Defense | 21 | 11 | 9 | 1 | 52.4% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 20 | 4 | 14 | 2 | 20.0% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 18 | 10 | 7 | 1 | 55.6% |
| French Defense: Advance Variation | 17 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 41.2% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 10 | 1 |
| Losing | 13 | 0 |