Illusion Aashish (illusion_S3)
Meet Illusion Aashish, a chess player who truly lives up to the mystique of his name. Known in the arena as illusion_S3, this grandmaster-of-blitz isn't just another piece on the board; he's the entire magical forest full of surprises.
Rising Star and Relentless Competitor
From humble beginnings breaking 1400 in blitz chess, Illusion Aashish surged through the ranks and now boasts a peak blitz rating of 2089 as of September 2023, and a striking rapid rating soaring past 2221 in mid-2025. Turns out, when it comes to rapid time controls, illusions become reality.
Fighting Spirit & Tactical Wizardry
With a 79.87% comeback rate and an average of nearly 80 moves per win, Illusion doesn't just defeat opponents — he outlasts them. Endgames are his playground, appearing in nearly 73.45% of his games. Beware if you find yourself in a late game with him; the illusion might just be your undoing.
Favorite Openings (Or Disguises)
- Scandinavian Defense: Mieses Kotrc Variation – The classic choice that fools many, played over 3500 times (win rate: 43.88%).
- Queen's Pawn Opening: Zukertort & Chigorin Variations – Trusted weapons with solid win rates around 51%.
- London System – A subtle yet deadly approach, boasting a 51.37% win rate over nearly 1000 blitz games.
- Indian Game: East Indian London System – His secret weapon with a powerful 55.57% win rate.
Playing Style
Illusion Aashish loves to grind in long bouts of tactical and strategic play, with an average winning game lasting 79.7 moves. He shows a slight preference playing White, winning over 52% of those games, while his Black pieces still manage a respectable 44% win rate.
Perils and Quirks
Our Illusionist has a tilt factor of 12, which means sometimes the magic fades a little — but with a 12% early resignation rate, perhaps sometimes even the greatest magicians know when to pull the disappearing act. His best hours to cause some chess wizardry is around 11 PM, with win rates peaking then, so if you’re challenging him late at night, beware!
Recent Games: Triumphs and Near-Miracles
A recent masterpiece was a swift victory over rinaldi_tanjung on June 1, 2025, featuring a smooth transition through the famed Queen's Pawn Opening Zukertort Variation — the opponent resigned acknowledging the illusion. However, illusions sometimes vanish, as shown in a recent loss to krzys7 where the London System outplayed Aashish’s defenses.
Fun Facts
- Longest winning streak: 14 games. That's some serious magic!
- Current winning streak: 3 games. The illusion continues!
- Favorite day to slay opponents: Thursday, with a near 50% win rate on the dot.
- Has practically turned resignation into an art form — with over 10,000 wins by resignation, opponents must think twice before throwing in the towel.
In the world of kings and pawns, Illusion Aashish enchants his opponents, making each move an enigma and every game a grand performance.