Rithesh Rajasekaran: The Chess Journeyman with a Top Secret Opening Repertoire
Meet Rithesh Rajasekaran, a chess enthusiast who has embarked on a rollercoaster journey through the realms of Blitz, Rapid, Bullet, and Daily chess.
Since 2021, Rithesh's rating voyage reads like a suspense novel. Starting modestly in Blitz with a 626 rating that eventually soared to a near-1200 peak by 2025, his performances paint the picture of steady progress mixed with moments of dramatic flair.
Chess Style & Performance
Known for playing a mysterious “Top Secret” opening (because who needs to reveal their favorite moves?), Rithesh has battled over 5000 online games, clinching more wins than losses—a testament to both resilience and skill.
- Blitz: Nearly a 50% win rate out of almost 2000 games, with a longest winning streak of 11. That’s more persistence than your average rom-com hero.
- Rapid: His sweet spot, boasting over 54% wins across 226 games. Rapid-fire tactics with a dash of patience.
- Bullet: Lightning-fast decisions with a solid 50%+ win rate out of over 3000 games. Reflexes worthy of a ninja, or maybe a caffeinated squirrel.
- Daily Chess: Only a handful of games, but with a delightful 66.6% win rate. Slow and steady wins this race, apparently.
Playing Characteristics
Rithesh averages 62 moves per win in his games and is not shy about visiting the endgame arena 60% of the time – a stage where battles turn psychological and pawns become kings. He exhibits a quirky 7% early resignation rate, proving that sometimes “When to quit” is also a strategy.
Tactical Acumen and Psychological Insights
If there’s a comeback to be made, Rithesh is probably your man with an impressive 81.6% comeback rate. Even after losing a piece, he almost magically turns the tides with a nearly perfect 99.9% win rate after such setbacks – the true definition of resilience.
He does have a slight tilt factor of 12, meaning chess emotions occasionally peek through, but hey, even grandmasters have their off days.
Peak Performance Times
Forget morning coffee - Rithesh shines brightest around 4 PM to 9 PM, with a sparkling near 59% win rate at 11 AM and a mind-boggling 59% at 11 PM, suggesting a secret nocturnal chess genius lurking in the shadows.
Rivals and Friends
He’s battled many across the digital chessboards but seems to enjoy smashing opponents like davitsahakian, remolegoguy, and deividfisico—all at a perfect 100% win rate. Of course, no hero is without a nemesis, with some challengers like yoshiqc7 giving him a bit of a reality check.
Fun Fact
Despite playing thousands of bullet games, Rithesh somehow maintains a phenomenal win rate and an equally impressive drawing hand. We’re convinced he’s got a secret chess superpower, or just an unstoppable cookie stash.
In summary: Rithesh Rajasekaran is NOT your average keyboard warrior. Equipped with uncanny tactical resilience, a penchant for mysterious openings, and a psychological rollercoaster that adds spice to his matches, he brings passion and persistence to every move on the chessboard.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| antonykings | 37W / 21L / 1D | |
| yandhu | 12W / 4L / 0D | |
| erodesaai12 | 10W / 0L / 0D | |
| clay_jenson_13 | 7W / 1L / 0D | |
| lightningfighter | 7W / 0L / 0D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1198 | |||
| 2024 | 1098 | 1164 | 1282 | |
| 2023 | 1033 | 1001 | 1193 | |
| 2022 | 1002 | 1012 | 1175 | 929 |
| 2021 | 1055 | 1126 | 1141 | 865 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4W / 1L / 0D | 3W / 2L / 0D | 67.4 |
| 2024 | 306W / 254L / 25D | 279W / 292L / 20D | 61.1 |
| 2023 | 80W / 77L / 5D | 78W / 75L / 6D | 58.8 |
| 2022 | 38W / 45L / 4D | 37W / 43L / 4D | 63.2 |
| 2021 | 934W / 772L / 64D | 877W / 841L / 47D | 57.0 |
Openings: Most Played
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Secret | 226 | 123 | 101 | 2 | 54.4% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Secret | 3002 | 1523 | 1394 | 85 | 50.7% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Secret | 1982 | 988 | 906 | 88 | 49.9% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Secret | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 11 | 2 |
| Losing | 12 | 0 |