Tushar Tirthani

Player Profile: Tushar Tirthani (aka hellyaboi)

Meet Tushar Tirthani, a rapid chess dynamo whose journey through the 64 squares is as dynamic and unpredictable as his rating swings. Operating under the mysterious alias hellyaboi, Tushar has battled his way through the rapid chess wilderness with a peak rating of 309 achieved in April 2025 — proof that even a rapidly evolving player can reach high peaks.

About the Playstyle

Tushar's style? Think of a rollercoaster that’s equal parts daring and resilience. With an average of about 61 moves to secure a win, he clearly enjoys a good marathon over a sprint. His tactical awareness shines brightest when the chips are down — boasting a comeback rate of over 67%. Losing a piece? No problem. He still manages to convert 40% of those grim positions into victories.

But beware! Tushar also knows the bitter taste of defeat, with a longest losing streak matching his longest winning streak at 6 games, proving that chess is a game of thrilling ups and downs in his world. His psychological tilt factor is impressively low at 6, showing he's usually calm even when the board looks like a battlefield.

Opening Repertoire

A lover of varied openings, Tushar demonstrates his versatility:

• King's Pawn Opening, Leonardis Variation – His secret weapon with a sweet 64% win rate across 14 games.
• Queen's Pawn Opening – Like a queen on a mission, he dominates here with an impressive 67% win rate.
• French Defense & Scandinavian Defense – Where he mixes solid defense with unexpected aggression, both hovered above 55% win rates.

Sometimes his moves are as surprising as his choice of usernames for opponents he crushes (yes, looking at you, paulosenec with a 100% defeat record).

Memorable Games

Tushar’s latest shining moment came in a rapid bout against paulosenec, where he skillfully orchestrated a swift checkmate on move 6 — a queen's gambit with flair that leaves no doubt about his attacking instincts:

1. e4 Nf6 2. Bc4 Nxe4 3. Qf3 f5 4. Nc3 e5 5. Nxe4 fxe4 6. Qf7#

However, not all battles end in his favor. On his recent trip to Unnoirauxechecs, Tushar tasted defeat by checkmate. Such is the spicy drama of rapid chess — a realm where heroes rise and blunder spectacularly.

When Does Tushar Shine?

Night owls take note: Tushar's prime time is surprisingly late, crushing games played around 23:00 hours with a perfect 100% win rate in that hour. Clearly, moonlight fuels the mind for tactical blows.

Days-wise, Wednesday is his lucky day (over 64% win rate), while Tuesdays and Fridays also see a surge in his winning mojo. Early mornings might be his weakness though — zero wins recorded at 2 AM!

Final Check

Beyond stats, Tushar Tirthani is a fierce competitor whose resilience, occasional gambles, and midnight brilliance keep opponents on their toes. Whether he’s pulling off quick checkmates or surviving grim positions, one thing is clear: the chessboard is his playground, and hellyaboi never refuses a good fight.

Always watch out for that sneaky Qf7# ending — it’s the signature hellyaboi mic drop.