Sanda

Profile: Sanda (aka Imahery)

Meet Sanda, a rapid chess enthusiast whose journey is as thrilling as a queen's gambit and as unpredictable as a knight's move! Over the years, Sanda has navigated the chessboard of life with a rating rollercoaster that would make even the most stoic grandmasters raise an eyebrow. Starting strong in 2023 with a peak rating just shy of 1000, Sanda’s rapid rating dipped and soared but ultimately landed back near the 950 mark in 2025—proof that perseverance wins more games than luck.

Sanda’s strategic playstyle favors deep endgames, having danced through complex battles averaging over 57 moves per victory. But don’t be fooled by the long games; Sanda’s comeback rate is an astonishing 68.4%, and winning even after losing a piece is not just possible but guaranteed at a perfect 100% win rate—Sanda is the Houdini of the chessboard! When things go sideways, Sanda’s tilt factor is a modest 11%, showing a cool head under pressure, unless of course the opponent is “leo_945” or “tejprasad1979”—those matches have been, shall we say, less friendly.

Sanda’s opening repertoire is shrouded in mystery, labeled simply as “Top Secret,” but with over 1,000 games played and a near 50% win rate, it’s clear that the secret sauce is working. The longest winning streak hit an impressive 12 games, and the current streak is still alive at 2, proving that the fire still burns bright.

When it comes to scheduling matches, Saturday nights at 9 PM are prime time with a stellar 60% win rate, while early dawn games at 4 AM apparently yield a perfect 100%—because who doesn’t play their best chess before breakfast? Sanda thrives with the white pieces (over 51% win rate) but holds their own as black too (around 45%), making their opponents think twice no matter the color.

Across nearly 1,100 rapid games, Sanda has balanced about 519 wins with 505 losses and 49 draws—a nail-biter record that speaks to competitive spirit and never giving up. And if you ever face off against Sanda, just know that about half of their opponents quickly learn the hard way what the “Top Secret” opening can do.

In other words, Sanda is that scrappy, resilient player who might make you sweat, laugh, and seriously reconsider your chess skills all in one match. Watch out, chess world—Sanda’s rapid rise is no secret anymore!