Srinath Narayanan (GMSrinath)
Grandmaster of the 64 Squares
Srinath Narayanan, affectionately known as GMSrinath in the chess world, is a Grandmaster who dances gracefully on the checkered battlefield of 64 squares. With a dazzling blend of strategic might, tactical brilliance, and a touch of wizardry, Srinath has proven to be a formidable foe across bullet, blitz, and rapid formats alike.
Rating Highlights
- Peak Bullet Rating: 3024 achieved in February 2018 — that's some seriously fast fingers!
- Peak Blitz Rating: 3132 from November 2019 — blink and you'll miss it.
- Peak Rapid Rating: 2865 in December 2020 — because even quick thinking needs some breathing room.
Playing Style & Stats
Always ready to battle for the long haul, Srinath’s games average around 67 moves, whether on the winning or losing side — talk about stamina! His keen eye keeps the Endgame Frequency at a healthy 68.5%, showing he’s comfortable squeezing victory from the tiniest advantage. Not one to throw in the towel early, his Early Resignation Rate is below 19%, which means he fights till the very last pawn.
When it comes to psychology, Srinath has a Tilt Factor of 28 — which means sometimes the chess gods test his patience, but more often than not, he bounces back with an impressive 71% comeback rate. His best hour of operation? The quietest hour on the clock: 1 a.m. — the dead of night, where pawns fear to tread.
Opening Repertoire & Secrets
While his opponents often face the mystery of the "Unknown Opening" (because Srinath loves to keep his cards close to the chest), he also masterfully wields some "Top Secret" lines, with a respectable win rate pushing above 45% in bullet and over 55% in blitz. He’s even dabbled in the English Opening’s more exotic branches—like the Anglo-Indian Kings Knight Variation—and made them look like routine moves.
Battle Scars & Recent Adventures
GMSrinath's chess journey is studded with victories, including recent triumphs against opponents like Gabrielian_Artur and GM Rafpig (because, why not beat other grandmasters while you're at it?). But of course, even legends meet their match — recent losses to Vaathi_Coming and PeacefulWarrior888 remind us all that chess is the ultimate humbling experience.
Fun Fact
Srinath’s most impressive winning streak reached a golden 17 consecutive wins, proving he's not just a flash in the pan but a blazing comet streaking across the chess universe.
Whether playing bullet lightning-fast or the measured moves of rapid chess, Srinath Narayanan continues to carve his legacy with brilliance, wit, and perhaps a touch of chessboard mischief.