Aaditya Dhingra (aka Homelander150)
Title: International Master (FIDE)
Biography
Meet Aaditya Dhingra, a chess prodigy who’s earned the prestigious title of International Master from FIDE — no small feat for someone who sometimes plays like Magnus Carlsen’s mischievous twin on the chessboard! Known under the username Homelander150, Aaditya’s journey through the complex, 64-square battlefield has been nothing short of fascinating.
Beginning with humble blitz ratings back in 2016 hovering around 1600, Aaditya has catapulted into the elite, climbing steadily to an astonishing peak blitz rating of 2765 in March 2025. A rapid-fire tactician with a knack for comebacks (boasting an impressive ~86% comeback rate after falling behind), Aaditya blends sharp strategic play and psychological stamina — even overcoming a tilt factor of 9 with grace.
Playing Style & Stats
- Playing Style: Patient and persistent, Aaditya favors long, thoughtful endgames (endgame frequency nearly 80%). He averages about 75 moves in both wins and losses, proving that every pawn push and knight manoeuvre counts.
- Tactical Awareness: Legendary comeback ability, winning nearly 51% of games even after losing pieces.
- Preferred Openings: Occasionally mysterious, with the "Unknown Opening" employed in over 3000 blitz games! Also dabbles in the Reti and London Systems with flair.
- Win Rates: Overall blitz win rate stands strong at over 53%, with white pieces edging close to 55% win rate.
- Time Lover: Apparently a night owl, with the best performance happening around 8 p.m. and even a 69% win rate in the 8pm hour.
Competitive Highlights
Having played thousands of games online, Aaditya’s most recent recorded blitz triumph was a swift victory against a former top player, sealed with a stylish early knight move that led the opponent to surrender in less than a minute. The player’s resilience is best illustrated in a rapid nexus of games where streaks of up to 16 wins have been achieved, peppered only by occasional, humbling defeats — after all, the king must sometimes fall to rise wiser!
Fun Facts
- Aaditya could probably blindfold-play against opponents while reciting chess openings in Klingon.
- Despite being a beast online, the player’s bullet chess stats are cheekily modest, showing this is someone who prefers style over speed.
- Known for awarding resignation wins generously, earning a reputation of “the gracious finish meister.”
In sum, Aaditya Dhingra is a chess virtuoso on a relentless quest for mastery, armed with a razor-sharp mind, a killer instinct, and a pinch of humor that makes watching their games both thrilling and delightful. Whether facing grandmasters or up-and-comers, this IM is a force to reckon with — and a name every chess enthusiast should know.