Arul Jothi

Profile Summary: Arul Jothi (HOPE415)

Meet Arul Jothi, better known in the chess world by the enigmatic handle HOPE415. With a style as mysterious as their top-secret opening repertoire, Arul's chess journey is a rollercoaster of thrilling wins, crushing defeats, and the occasional stalemate that leaves opponents scratching their heads.

Rating & Performance

Arul's rapid chess rating has seen a turbulent yet generally upward trend, peaking spectacularly at 551 in March 2025. While their journey started with humble beginnings (rating lows near 226 in early 2024), the climb has been tremendous — fueled by a tenacious spirit and a near-equal number of wins and losses:
1208 wins, 1210 losses, and 119 draws in rapid chess alone. Talk about living on the edge!

Though their blitz and daily ratings are more modest (peaking at 214 and 381 respectively), those formats seem to be more like casual side quests on their grand rapid chess adventure.

Playing Style & Tactical Awareness

True to the name HOPE415, Arul rarely surrenders without a fight. Their Comeback Rate stands impressively at 69.15%, proving that even when the chips are down, this player finds creative ways to make comebacks that would make movie heroes jealous.

Endgames are their playground, featuring in over half of their games, with an average of nearly 58 moves in wins—so patience and strategy reign supreme. Early resignations happen about 9.24% of the time, suggesting that while HOPE415 respects a losing position, they also value the mental energy to mount a comeback.

Favorite Openings

When it comes to openings, what exactly does “Top Secret” mean? Over 2,200 games with this mysterious label suggest Arul loves unpredictability — leaving opponents guessing and scrambling from move one. Other strategies include dabbling in the Scandinavian Defense (with a fair 40-50% success rate) and the Queens Pawn Opening, where Arul shines brightest with a 58% win rate.

Psychological Trends & Best Times to Play

Arul’s perfect time to challenge opponents? The magical hour of 10 PM. Legend has it that at this time, their win rate peaks and the tilt factor dips to a mere 10, meaning HOPE415 is calm, focused, and ready to checkmate pesky opponents who dare face them after dinner.

Recent Battles

One unforgettable recent match was a masterclass in the Pirc Defense against Baps57, culminating in a slick checkmate after a grueling 53-move game. Of course, not every battle ends in victory; some games, like those against RishanG-Malad4A and DilshodVrach, ended in tough defeats — but even the finest warriors taste bittersweet loss now and then.

Trivia & Fun Facts

• Longest Winning Streak: 9 games, because sometimes the stars align and Arul’s pieces just glisten.
• Longest Losing Streak: 10 games, proving every hero faces a dark chapter.
• Win rates fluctuate depending on the day of the week, but Mondays and 10 AM to midnight are Arul’s prime winning zones.
• Has a near-cosmic 100% win record against some opponents — sorry, shivshivam9997 and others, you’re officially HOPE415’s nemeses.

In summary, Arul Jothi aka HOPE415 is a relentless, fearless rapid chess fighter who thrives on surprises and long endgames, and somehow, always leaves their opponents wondering, “Wait, what just happened?”