Sarathi Ray NM

Sarathi Ray (aka grumpyguru)

Meet Sarathi Ray, a National Master who plays chess with the wisdom of a seasoned veteran and the persistence of a caffeine-fueled squirrel. Known online as grumpyguru, Sarathi has battled through tens of thousands of blitz games and still manages to keep a level head – though tales of occasional grumpiness might suggest otherwise!

Chess Journey & Title

Awarded the National Master title, Sarathi's chess career is decorated with relentless study and enviable tactical awareness. Sarathi boasts an astonishing 87.96% comeback rate and somehow wins 100% of games even after losing a piece—a feat that makes opponents suspect either wizardry or sheer stubbornness.

Playing Style

With an average of about 75 moves per win in their games, Sarathi engages in long, strategic battles that test both endurance and brainpower. Preferring the art of endgames, Sarathi’s games typically finalize after navigating through approximately 77% frequency of endgame positions. They are known to be a resilient competitor, rarely quitting early, with an early resignation rate of just 0.58%.

Rating Highlights

• Peak blitz rating hovered near the mid 2200s, with a current blitz rating around 2221.
• Solid daily chess performance, maintaining ratings near 1800-2200 over recent years.
• Rapid rating recently climbing over 2200, proving Sarathi's strength in faster classical time controls too.

Battle-Tested

Sarathi has played an astonishing over 54,000 blitz games, showcasing incredible stamina and passion for the fastest form of chess. Whether it’s dominating the Unknown Opening with near 44% win rates or throwing down against trusted opponents such as dlevine32180, Sarathi’s competitive spirit shines through.

Psychological Insights

With a humble tilt factor of only 14, Sarathi keeps cool under pressure – because who has the time to rage quit when there are so many moves left to play? Interestingly, their win rates vary slightly depending on the day of the week and hour, but hey, even gurus need their coffee break!

Fun Fact

The username grumpyguru probably started due to the many times Sarathi has flipped the board — in slow motion, of course — after a surprising opponent’s move. However, Sarathi gently reminds us that true mastery lies in controlling emotions and checkmating quietly.

Recent Games Spotlight

Just this October 2024, Sarathi demonstrated finesse with the Black pieces in a Sicilian Defense, smoothly guiding the game to victory by resignation. The final moves showcased classic endgame technique, proving why Sarathi is a force to be reckoned with.
Check out the game: Sicilian Defense win

Whether grinding out long daily games, blitzing with lightning speed, or unleashing creative strategy in rapid matches, Sarathi Ray remains a true chess warrior — National Master by title, relentless competitor by spirit, and a grumpyguru we all love to watch!