Profile Summary: Himanshu Ranjan (aka Himanshurchess)
Once a humble seeker of pawns and castles, Himanshu Ranjan has tirelessly battled through the chaotic jungles of online chess since 2013, climbing from a modest Blitz rating of about 1080 to a staggering peak near the elusive 2750 mark! Whether in Bullet, Blitz, Rapid, or Daily formats, this player’s journey is nothing short of a tactical rollercoaster with gritty comebacks and battles lasting upwards of 80 moves on average.
Blessed with a comeback rate of nearly 93% and a flawless win rate after losing a piece, Himanshu’s resilience is legendary. Resigning early is rare (just 1.5% of games), proving that when the going gets tough, the tough don’t quit—they strategize, grind, and push through until victory or a teachable defeat.
In blitz encounters, the French Defense Exchange Variation is a fortress where he claims over 45% win rate; meanwhile, the King's Indian Orthodox Variation offers a nearly 48% strike rate. Bullet aficionados beware—his weapon of choice, the Scandinavian Defense, boasts nearly 48% wins, while the Caro-Kann stands strong with almost 55% success.
Known to play with a mix of patience and precision, Himanshu averages 85 moves per winning game in Blitz—a marathon on the brain! Yet, despite such deep battles, the tilt factor remains moderate at 33%, keeping emotions in check as the clock ticks.
A friendly reminder to opponents: beware the 24-game winning streak and a current 3-win streak! Behind the numbers and stats lies a chess enthusiast whose love for the game shines brighter every day.
May the forks be with you, and may your king forever be safe!