Hardik Porwal

Meet Hardik Porwal: The Chess Maverick

Hardik Porwal, better known in the digital realm as hardik-123, is a chess player who proves that persistence beats perfection—most days. With a peak bullet rating of 258 achieved in May 2025 and a rapid rating high of 695 back in April 2024, Hardik’s journey on the 64 squares has been filled with thrilling ups, strategic comebacks, and occasional "what just happened?" moments.

Playing Style & Stats

Known for a tactical comeback rate of an impressive 75%, Hardik doesn’t let losing a piece dictate the outcome—his win rate after losing one sits near 40%. His games are a marathon rather than a sprint, averaging about 53 moves per win, proving he's in it for the long haul. But don’t be fooled by those lengthier games; his early resignation rate is a modest 8.18%, so he usually fights till the very end.

His performance shines brightest under the moonlight, with a perfect 100% win rate at 10 PM, perhaps a result of late-night caffeine-fueled inspiration or moonwalking knight moves. Sunday is his lucky day with just over 52% win rate, so maybe he enjoys relaxing more than most—and channeling that zen into chess.

Favorite Openings

Hardik enjoys making a statement right out of the gate:

• Queen’s Pawn Opening Zukertort Variation: An undefeated streak here with a 100% win rate in bullet games shows he’s not afraid to venture into classic territory with confidence.
• King’s Pawn Opening: His bread and butter with a solid two-thirds win rate in bullet chess.
• Petrov’s Defense Three Knights Game: Where he consistently outmaneuvers opponents with a 60% win rate.
• Englund Gambit? Well, it’s been a love-hate relationship with just a 33% win rate, but hey, every player has a quirky pet opening!

Battles and Bravado

Hardik’s match history reads like an epic saga. His most recent win was a swift time victory with a complex queen’s pawn tussle where the opponent’s clock just ran out of patience before the pieces did. Not afraid to win on time means he’s got nerves of steel or blitz reflexes that hammer home the pressure.

Losses? Sure, even legends stumble. His current losing streak is at one, but his longest hit streak of bad luck stretched to nine games. Yet, he bounces back, showing resilience and the spirit of a true chess gladiator.

Opponent Observations

With some opponents like kaua180305 and viveknitn37, Hardik boasts a clean slate of 100% victories. Others, like la_fosang and antonio55830, have managed to crack his fortress. It’s a thrilling rivalry dance — roughly half his recent foes see mixed fortunes.

Fun Facts

• His longest winning streak is 6 games. Not bad for a player who’s also mastered the art of spectacular comebacks!
• He’s just as comfortable with black pieces as white, boasting a slightly higher win rate when playing black (45.64%) versus white (42.31%).
• When running out of time, Hardik still manages to win 62 times — so maybe he’s hacking the clock?

Whether he’s battling at bullet speed or methodically strategizing in rapid, Hardik Porwal's chess journey is a roller coaster of tenacity, tactical flair, and a pinch of unpredictability. Keep your eyes on hardik-123; the game is never truly over until the last piece falls or the clock strikes midnight!

(Side note: He may never accept a draw without a fight, but he sure knows how to throw a good game party!)