Profile: Shivani Raghuwanshi (aka Jennyiala)
Meet Shivani Raghuwanshi, better known in the chess world by the online handle Jennyiala. A quick-witted and resilient player, Shivani’s journey through the ranks is as colorful as a chessboard itself. From a blazing peak Blitz rating of 937 achieved back in 2020 to the gritty battles of Rapid games in 2024-2025, she has displayed a fighting spirit that refuses to quit—even if her rating graph resembles a rollercoaster ride!
Playing Style & Personality
Known for her tactical awareness, Shivani has an impressive 63.7% comeback rate, proving that even when down a crucial piece, hope is hardly lost. She has a knack for engaging in endgames (36% frequency), but watch out: with an early resignation rate near 28%, she’s not afraid to admit defeat quickly—saving time to analyze her opponents’ next “oops” moment. Her average game length hovers around 40-47 moves, hinting at a balanced mix of cautious strategizing and sudden fireworks.
Opening Preferences
The curiosity never dies when Shivani is at the board. Her favorite Rapid opening? The unusual Englund Gambit, where she claims a dazzling win rate of nearly 68%, turning often overlooked gambits into tactical playgrounds. Queens Pawn Opening is a steady friend with a 40% win rate, though sometimes the Bishop’s Opening invites a spicy 18% success—perhaps a nod to a YouTube experiment gone right (or wrong).
Recent Highlights
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Latest Win: A gritty rapid game on June 4, 2025, where Shivani, as White, outlasted the opponent "los1232" thanks to impeccable timing and a little luck on the clock, securing victory on time in a King's Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation.
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Longest Winning Streak: A proud 6 consecutive wins, showing that the queen can sometimes dance uninterrupted across the board.
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Biggest Challenge: Facing a tough losing streak of 7 games, because every champion knows the pain of the learning curve (and maybe a few legendary blunders).
Fun Facts
- Her best hour to play? 9 PM sharp—when caffeine meets chess brainwaves.
- Despite a slight tilt factor of 7 (chess-speak for “sometimes gets frustrated”), Shivani bounces back faster than a knight jumping over pawns.
- Preference for gaming on Saturdays brings lucky vibes with a win rate of over 50%!
Summary
Shivani Raghuwanshi is a spirited force in the chess arena, armed with tactical cunning, a fearless approach to obscure openings, and a personality sharp as a rook’s strike. While the climb in the ratings might resemble a funhouse mirror, every bump teaches new tricks and each match breathes life into her evolving chess story.
Whether you're a casual fan or a fellow competitor, Shivani’s games are a reminder that chess is not just about the numbers—it’s about passion, personality, and the occasional spectacular comeback.
