Prashanth Gooty (Invictus-GM) — Short Biography
Prashanth Gooty, who often plays under the handle Invictus-GM, is a spirited online chess player known for fast thinking and an appetite for quirky openings. He prefers Rapid games and has built a reputation as a tricky tactician who loves surprising opponents with offbeat lines and sharp ideas. Expect bold sacrifices and long, entertaining endgames when you face him.
Playing Style
Prashanth blends tactical flair with stubborn endgame technique. He checks often with his queen and rooks, and he tends to play long decisive games rather than quick draws. His comeback rate is impressive and he handles material deficits with surprising creativity.
- Preferred time control: Rapid
- Endgame frequency: high
- Known for: tactical resourcefulness and persistence
Openings and Repertoire
Prashanth favors lively and sometimes experimental openings. His repertoire is a mix of classic two knights tactics and cheeky traps that invite chaos on move five. Below are some of the most-played lines that define his style.
- Blackburne Shilling Gambit — a favorite surprise weapon Blackburne Shilling Gambit
- Scandinavian Defense — used both as Black and as a surprise counter Scandinavian Defense
- Two Knights Defense and Italian Game variations — solid tactical terrain
- Occasional Barnes Defense and other gambits for fun and chaos
Career Highlights
Prashanth has logged thousands of fast games and enjoys streaks of hot form followed by humble recoveries. His Rapid play has produced some of his most notable performances.
- Preferred time control confirmed: Rapid
- Rapid peak recognition: 1109 (2025-10-29)
- Notable streaks: a longest winning streak of 11 games and a resilient comeback rate of over 70 percent
Watch his Rapid progression over recent seasons:
Notable Games and Opponents
Prashanth has faced many recurring opponents and collected signature wins against several frequent rivals. A handful of these matches stand out as entertaining showcases of his style.
- Frequent opponents include chessblackdog and tyso-01. See a profile match: chessblackdog
- Memorable comeback example: Morning comeback
- Sample tactical skirmish to explore in the viewer:
Fun Facts & Quick Stats
Prashanth is equal parts competitor and entertainer. He will try a cheeky trap if it makes the game more interesting. Here are some quick data points that capture his profile.
- White win rate: about 53 percent
- Black win rate: about 46 percent
- Average decisive game length: roughly 59 moves
- Most common checking piece: queen
- Favorite opening term to spring on opponents: Poisoned Pawn Variation
How to Follow
If you want to study Prashanth's games or invite him, check recent matches and profiles through the player links embedded above. Expect creative play and a few chuckles along the way.