Ishan Shrivastava

Biography of Chess Player: Ishan Shrivastava (ishan244sh)

Meet Ishan Shrivastava, also known by his enigmatic username ishan244sh, a blitz battler and bullet bruiser whose chess journey is as colorful as his rating graph. Starting his 2024 blitz adventures with a modest rating of 608, Ishan reached an impressive peak of 686 by October 2024 — before encountering the whimsical roller-coaster of losses, draws, and some wins resulting in a recent rating plateau in the mid-300s. It’s a tale of valiant ups and some dramatic downs!

In the lightning-fast world of bullet, Ishan prefers his battles fiery yet precise, hitting a personal best rating of 289 in early 2025, proving that clicking fast doesn’t always mean missing slow. Rapid chess shows his more strategic side with a commendable peak rating of 518, where patience meets power.

Playing Style & Personality

Ishan's games are a fascinating mix of endurance and excitement: averaging about 55 moves to victory and not afraid to resign early when the tides turn (with an early resignation rate of 6.43%). His white pieces win about 46% of the time, but don't be fooled—he actually does better as Black with a 51.54% win rate. A true master of the defensive arts, perhaps inspired by the cunning Van 't Kruijs Opening that he favorably employs!

With a comeback rate of over 72%, Ishan never gives up, even when down a piece — clearly a fighter who believes that a lost pawn isn't a lost cause. Though he’s known to have a tilt factor around 12 (who doesn’t?), he’s generally at his best when the clock strikes midnight, winning a whopping 81.25% of his games played at 0:00 hours. Night owl or strategic genius? You decide.

Noteworthy Achievements & Stats

• Longest Winning Streak: 10 games—solid proof that when the stars align, Ishan is unstoppable.
• Longest Losing Streak: A humbling 12 games, reminding us of the thrilling unpredictability of chess.
• Total Blitz Wins: 186, proving resilience in the chaos of fast-paced chess.
• Bullet Win Rate: An impressive 53.85% in his preferred “Top Secret” opening strategy—maybe the best-kept secret in online chess.
• Rapid Win Rate: Holding steady at 51.48%, combining speed with thoughtful strategy.

Recent Glories & Defeats

Most recently, Ishan dazzled his opponents with a beautiful checkmate against Elevan2, showcasing tactical prowess and the patience of a seasoned chess warrior in a 33-move thriller. Not every game ends in victory, however, as a tough resignation loss to akasmik reminds us — even grandmasters have rough days.

Off the board, Ishan might chuckle at these wild swings, keeping spirits high and fingers ready for the next game. Armed with an astonishing winning attitude and a never-say-die mentality, this player embodies the true spirit of chess: learning from every move, every loss, and every thrilling checkmate.

Follow ishan244sh’s chess adventures — who knows what brilliant ideas or quirky blunders are yet to come?