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Rajat Makkar IM

Username: indfraeng

Playing Since: 2012-03-09 (Inactive)

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Daily: 1436
20W / 28L / 1D
Rapid: 2356
331W / 232L / 25D
Blitz: 2743
790W / 660L / 97D
Bullet: 2476
544W / 477L / 64D

Rajat Makkar - International Master Extraordinaire

Meet Rajat Makkar, a chess connoisseur who proudly holds the esteemed title of International Master granted by FIDE. Known in the digital chess realms as indfraeng, Rajat's journey through the 64 squares is nothing short of a rollercoaster ride with brilliant wins, some learning losses, and a handful of draws that often leave audiences scratching their heads.

Rating and Performance Highlights

  • Peak Rapid Rating: 2488 (July 2023) – proof that rapid-fire brains can be just as sharp!
  • Peak Blitz Rating: A blistering 2770 (November 2024) – blink and you’ll miss it.
  • Peak Bullet Rating: 2545 (November 2021) – lightning speed meets calculated precision.
  • Peak Daily Rating: A steady 1692 (March 2014) – perfect for those who prefer their chess slower than coffee brewing.

Battle Style & Psychology

Rajat's style is one that embraces patience and tactical wizardry, with 71% of their games reaching the endgame and an average of nearly 69 moves per win — clearly refusing to make things easy for their opponents. However, they do have a weakness for early resignations at times (about 7% of games), which reminds us that even titans have their ‘meh’ moments. Their impressive 79% comeback rate shows a relentless fighting spirit, turning the tables even when the chips are down.

Not one to be easily rattled, Rajat’s tilt factor is has room for improvement at 19, but hey, everybody needs a soft spot to keep things human, right? The best time of day to catch Rajat firing on all cylinders is around 2 PM – a tip for those who want to challenge them without unfair advantages!

Moves on the Clock

Whether it's blitz, bullet, or rapid chess, Rajat has played over 2,000 games across different formats, clocking an impressive win rate consistently over 50%. While not invincible (no mortal is!), they have been known to go on winning streaks as long as 21 games in a row – a feat that would rattle even the sturdiest of opponents.

Rajat has met many opponents multiple times, including "mr_heisenberg13" (43 games) and "barneystinson97" (26 games), showing that chess is sometimes a matter of long-term rivalry and persistence. Their top opponent win rates even hit 100% against certain players – much to the chagrin of those on the receiving end!

Recent Games – The Drama of Chess

The latest recorded clash saw Rajat winning on time in a fierce battle with the Ruy Lopez opening, showcasing their mastery in classic lines and time management. But like every true warrior, losses have come too – but never without a test of nerves, like an intense blitz where a small slip cost them the match. Each game adds a verse to the epic saga of Rajat's chess exploits.

Fun Facts

  • Rajat’s White pieces win slightly more often (54%) than their Black (50%), proving they’re not just lucky when they start first!
  • They perform best on Thursdays and Sundays, suggesting weekend vibes and almost made-up weekdays fuel their chess engines.
  • Despite wielding a sharp tactical mind, Rajat’s games sometimes stretch to over a hundred moves – patience is their secret weapon.

With a chess journey marked by steady improvement, fierce competition, and a pinch of humor in the face of defeat, Rajat Makkar continues to inspire and entertain chess fans worldwide one move at a time. Whether you call them IM Makkar or indfraeng, one thing is certain: when Rajat sits at the board, surprises – and victories – are never far away.

Checkmate is just the beginning.


🆚 Opponent Insights

Most Played Opponents
Joseph Girel 7W / 35L / 1D View Games
Barney Stinson 13W / 13L / 0D View Games
kobykalavannan 3W / 20L / 2D View Games
1slipperyguy 9W / 9L / 2D View Games
Alban [email protected] 9W / 11L / 0D View Games

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 2743 2356 1436
2024 2476 2743
2023 2278 2478 2356 1436
2022 2416 2463 2246
2021 2485 2531 2335
2020 2377 2384 1781 1353
2019 1814 2118 1882
2018 1631 1973 1621
2017 1695 1809 1710
2016 1332 1593 1688 1286
2015 1281 1417 1558 1443
2014 1077 1327 1485 1490
2012 1479
Rating by Year201220142015201620172018201920202021202220232024202527431077YearRatingBulletBlitzRapidDaily

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 1W / 0L / 0D 3W / 0L / 0D 39.2
2024 99W / 64L / 9D 87W / 74L / 14D 85.9
2023 35W / 25L / 2D 25W / 32L / 2D 76.2
2022 18W / 26L / 3D 13W / 30L / 4D 78.6
2021 101W / 80L / 14D 93W / 95L / 12D 84.7
2020 218W / 180L / 33D 192W / 210L / 36D 79.0
2019 38W / 17L / 5D 34W / 24L / 3D 65.4
2018 49W / 50L / 6D 63W / 38L / 3D 57.5
2017 193W / 113L / 9D 177W / 119L / 15D 66.2
2016 43W / 31L / 2D 49W / 28L / 2D 61.1
2015 72W / 59L / 4D 63W / 64L / 5D 55.0
2014 105W / 74L / 6D 107W / 73L / 6D 67.9
2012 1W / 0L / 0D 2W / 0L / 0D 72.3

Openings: Most Played

Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Sicilian Defense 42 22 19 1 52.4%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 27 19 7 1 70.4%
QGD: Chigorin, 3.cxd5 27 13 12 2 48.1%
Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation 22 13 9 0 59.1%
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 20 10 9 1 50.0%
Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack 16 15 1 0 93.8%
Australian Defense 14 10 4 0 71.4%
Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Sherzer Variation 14 9 4 1 64.3%
Blackburne Shilling Gambit 13 6 6 1 46.1%
Caro-Kann Defense 12 10 2 0 83.3%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Caro-Kann Defense 99 59 38 2 59.6%
Slav Defense 58 27 29 2 46.5%
Unknown 54 25 28 1 46.3%
Australian Defense 47 22 23 2 46.8%
Amazon Attack 45 25 17 3 55.6%
Amar Gambit 43 21 18 4 48.8%
Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation 42 21 18 3 50.0%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 34 14 19 1 41.2%
Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack 31 10 19 2 32.3%
Blackburne Shilling Gambit 29 13 13 3 44.8%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Amar Gambit 86 59 23 4 68.6%
Slav Defense 63 38 23 2 60.3%
Australian Defense 55 36 16 3 65.5%
Caro-Kann Defense 43 26 16 1 60.5%
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 35 20 14 1 57.1%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 34 9 23 2 26.5%
Amazon Attack 28 14 14 0 50.0%
Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit Accepted 24 11 12 1 45.8%
Scotch Game 24 14 9 1 58.3%
Nimzo-Larsen Attack 23 10 12 1 43.5%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 21 5
Losing 19 0
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